Our Story
Passionate About
Outdoor Living
PHD Outdoor Comfort was founded on a simple belief: every outdoor space deserves to be enjoyed year-round.
About PhD Outdoor Comfort
Built on 15 Years of Outdoor
Heating Leadership
PhD Outdoor Comfort helps homeowners, builders, architects, designers, and hospitality professionals create warmer, more comfortable outdoor spaces.
Our company is led by Karl Tschauner, an outdoor heating industry leader with 15 years of experience building, managing, and supporting luxury infrared heating solutions throughout North America.
15 Years
of infrared outdoor heating experience
2011
Founding U.S. employee hired to launch Bromic Heating in North America
Industry Leadership
Helped build Bromic from a relatively unknown Australian company into a recognized global leader in luxury outdoor heating
Complete Project Support
Product selection, layout guidance, specifications, installation coordination, and technical support
The Experience Behind the Brand
From Start-Up to Industry Leader
Karl was hired by Bromic Heating in 2011 to establish and grow its North American business. Over the next 15 years, he played a central role in developing the company's sales organization, customer experience, professional partnerships, and specification process.
Why Choose PhD?
Proven Expertise
You are working with someone who helped develop the luxury infrared outdoor heating category — not simply a company selling products online.
Karl Tschauner
Founder, PhD Outdoor Comfort · 15 Years Outdoor Heating Leadership
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
01
Product Excellence
We only carry products we believe in. Every item in our catalog has been vetted for quality, durability, and real-world performance.
02
Honest Expertise
We give you straight answers. No upselling, no fluff. Just honest recommendations based on your actual space, project, and budget.
03
Seamless Experience
From first conversation through product selection, specification, and delivery, we make the process smooth for everyone involved: homeowners, designers, and contractors alike.
04
Long-Term Partnership
We're here after the sale. Our team provides ongoing support, warranty assistance, and product guidance whenever you need it.
Our Brand Partnership
Authorized Bromic
Dealer
Bromic Heating is the world's most recognized outdoor heating brand, trusted by luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and discerning homeowners across the globe. Their products combine cutting-edge engineering with award-winning design that actually complements the spaces it heats.
As an authorized dealer, PHD Outdoor Comfort provides access to the full Bromic product line with manufacturer-backed warranties, complete technical documentation for your installer, and direct access to product resources and the latest releases.
500+
Projects Supported
100%
Authorized Dealer
15
States Served
5★
Client Satisfaction
Let's Work Together
Ready to Transform
Your Outdoor Space?
Whether you're a homeowner, designer, or contractor, we're here to help you create an outdoor space that's warm, beautiful, and built to last.