Your Guide to Outdoor Patio Heating
Outdoor heaters let you enjoy your patio long after the leaves start to change. Find out which type of heater is best for your space in our Guide to Outdoor Patio Heating.
If you know what type of outdoor heater you’re looking for, learn more about it here:
Gas Fire Pits
Wall-Mounted Infrared Patio Heaters
Table Heaters
Traditional Propane Outdoor Heaters
Electric Lamp Patio Heaters
Gas Fire Pits
Gas fire pits transform outdoor patios. They emit heat, offer real flames, and become an instant outside centerpiece. Just purchase a propane gas tank for instant heat and ambiance on your porch.
Best Uses
Large outdoor sitting areas, pool decks, and any patio that needs a focal point.
Customer-Favorite Feature
Their appearance. Using one won’t just extend how long you can enjoy your patio; it will create a unique focal point in any residential or commercial outdoor sitting area.
Suggested for Covered Porches?
No
Other Bonuses
- Extremely low maintenance compared to traditional fire pits
- Most gas fire pit patio sets come with protective covers for when they’re not in use
- Have attractive mantels that double as a table for drinks and other items
- Can pick a design that matches your patio and outdoor furniture
- One-touch ignition to start the fire
Product Highlight
One of our most popular firepits is the HomComfort Outdoor Patio Gas Vase. This designer propane gas fire pit conveniently hides the 20-pound tank in the base while glass media enhance dancing flames.
Wall-Mounted Patio Heaters
Wall-mounted heaters are commonly used in restaurants but are quickly becoming favorites at home. They’re great for covered patios too.
Best Uses
Perfect for patios that don’t have a lot of space and tend to go well with modern outdoor sitting areas.
Customer-Favorite Feature
Sleek and compact, they’re a modern touch to any outdoor area.
Suggested for Covered Porches
Yes
Other Bonuses
- Use directional infrared heating that targets people and objects
- Stay out of the way so guests and patio furniture can have more room
- Most come with mounting brackets for quick installation
Product Highlight
The Stiebel Eltron wall heater creates toasty heating for spaces up to 150 square feet. The infrared heating infuses heat into your surroundings and under your skin, and it provides health benefits including increased blood flow and circulation and pain relief in the joints.
Table Heaters
Table heaters are innovative products that heat your body as you enjoy a meal outdoors.
Best Uses
Add them next to your outdoor seating for heat and a place for your drink. They’re available in side table or full-size designs.
Customer-Favorite Feature
Use yours year-round with or without heat.
Suggested for Covered Porches
Yes
Other Bonuses
- Safety features like cool-touch grilles and tip-over protection keep you worry-free
- Near-silent operation won’t interrupt your party
- Modern touch to any outdoor space
- Affordable heating options
Product Highlight
The Ener-G+ Patio Heater with Glass Table Top is truly working double duty. Enjoy a meal and 360-degree heat even during chilly nights.
Heating features include two heat settings, infrared heat that penetrates into objects and various safety features.
Traditional Propane Patio Heaters
Traditional propane heaters are what come to mind when people think of outdoor heaters. They’re common in commercial and residential areas because they’re simple to use and offer immediate heat.
Best Uses
Open outdoor areas like decks, porches, patios, and commercial outdoor areas.
Customer-Favorite Feature
They’re versatile models that can be put in a corner or center of your patio – plus they’re easy to move during the off season.
Suggested for Covered Porches
No
Other Bonuses
- Most have wheels and are easy to move
- Various designs and price points
- One-touch ignition
- Many also come in natural gas heating options
Product Highlight
Standing at 7-feet tall, the Hanover Square Wicker Patio Heater hooks up to any standard 20-pound propane tank, offering additional heating up to a 16-foot radius. Heat upwards of 256 square feet, and use the stable wicker table top for resting books, plates, or glasses of wine.
Electric Lamp Patio Heaters
Don’t want to deal with gas tanks? Electric patio heaters are the way to go. They’re also the best outdoor heater for screened in porches.
Best Uses
These are your go-to for covered or screened-in porches. They can be used in any uncovered outdoor area too but require an electrical outlet.
Customer-Favorite Feature
Electric heat is generally a softer heat than the warmth generated by a natural gas or propane tank. They are also free of smoke, embers, and ash that traditional fires release.
Suggested for Covered Porches
Yes
Other Bonuses
- Can be used anywhere with an outlet
- Come in tall, full-size designs or tabletop models
- Blend in with current décor more than other outdoor heaters
Product Highlight
The Endless Summer outdoor heaters offer supplementary heating with a designer style. The New Orleans Table Top Patio Heater uses electricity to warm up a 12-foot circle. The 1,200-watt heating element provides 4,095 BTUs of heating for spaces up to 144 square feet.
Source: https://www.sylvane.com/blog/winter-patio-heating-guide/