Which outdoor patio heater should I buy?

Finally, we considered some wall-mounted and umbrella-mounted electric heaters, including the AZ Patio Heaters/Hiland HLI-1P, the Dr. Infrared Outdoor Heater, the Muskoka Lifestyle Products SunWave 3000, the Trustech Outdoor Patio Heater, and the Well Traveled Living 60460, but ultimately we decided to focus on more portable outdoor patio heaters.

What is a Propane patio heater?

Propane Patio Heaters: Propane-powered patio heaters offer the best of both worlds: the seamless mobility of electric heaters with the dreamy flame display of natural gas heaters. These popular heaters come in varied sizes and silhouettes, including luxurious flame pyramids and a mod mushroom-top design.

What are the best gas patio heaters?

This group included the AmazonBasics Outdoor Pyramid Patio Heater, the BMS 47,000 BTU Commercial Gas Standing Patio Heater, the Garden Sun GS4400BK, the hOmeLabs Gas Patio Heater, the Legacy Heating Quartz Glass Tube Patio Heater, the Pamapic Patio Heater, and the Sunjoy A306006403 Avanti Heater.

How effective is a patio heater?

However, it’s important to note that a patio heater’s effectiveness depends on the weather conditions, placement, and shape. A patio heater placed near high walls will feel more effective than one in a completely open space, for example. Patio heaters are only meant to raise the temperature in their heat range from 5° to 10°F at best.

Do Propane patio heaters need electricity?

Propane patio heaters do not require electricity so they do not need to be near an outlet. A high BTU (more on BTU below) patio heater also tends to be warmer than electric heaters. Take note though, they are generally not recommended for enclosed spaces and the tanks do require replacement.

Are pole patio heaters a good choice?

Pole patio heaters typically have a wider heat radius and higher BTUs, making them ideal for larger areas. (Every pole patio heater had a higher BTU than the pyramid heaters on our list.) Also, with their sleek, traditional design, they’re typically taller and take up less floor space.