How much does infrared heating cost to run?
Our electric infrared heaters use the latest ECO technology and do not cost the earth to use. They heat outdoor areas far more effectively than gas and emit no carbon into the atmosphere.
Throughout our website you may find our cost calculations helpful when trying to see how much an electric heater is to run. All our calculations per kW are based on a current national average energy cost of 18p per kWH. Some tarrifs are lower than this.
To find out more about the costs involved in running Shadow or any other heater listed on our website, don't hesitate to get in touch. It's important to specify the correct heater for the right environment in order to get the most from the money you spend on you system. For this purpose we always offer tailored advice and recommendations.
How much does it cost to run a Shadow Sidekick 2kW portable heater?
Heat Outdoors are proud to offer a broad and competitively priced range of garden technology for you to enjoy. The Shadow Sidekick Grande Heater is our market leading portable heater with 2kW of heat output.
- The Sidekick Grande costs around 36p per hour to run on full power
- Fully waterproof heater - IP65 rated
- Unique hexagon grill design - facilitates 360° dispersion of heat
- Remote control operated with variable heat setting to reduce power consumption
View our video of a Shadow 2kW Sidekick Heater.

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Shadow XT 2kW Bluetooth Ultra Low Glare Patio Heater
£395.99 inc. VAT£329.99 + VATProduct Features:- Variable heat control from integrated switch, remote handset or Bluetooth (Apple device)
- Long life exclusive Ultra Low Glare infrared lamp
- Scientifically designed double parabolic reflector for massive efficiency and power
- EasyFit fast lamp changing system
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Shadow Fatboy 2.4kW Mega Heat Electric Patio Heater
From £409.19 inc. VATFrom £340.99 + VATProduct Features:- Large Parabolic Reflector
- 2.4kW Heat Output
- Remote Option Available
- Wall and Stand Mountable
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Heat Outdoors Empire 3kW ECO Carbon Infrared Patio Heater
£599.99 inc. VAT£499.99 + VATProduct Features:- Tower Heater.
- Awesome vertical design.
- Up to 3kW heat output.
- Variable Heat Remote control.
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Shadow Sidekick 1.2kW Portable Infrared Heater
£179.99 inc. VAT£149.99 + VATProduct Features:- 1.2kW variable heat output
- Unique hexagon grill design - facilitates 360° dispersion of heat
- Remote control operated
- Fully waterproof - IP65 rated