Outdoor Patio Heaters

A patio is the best place to relax and to spend quality time with your friends and family. But usually this pleasure is limited to certain seasons and times. This is because you cannot spend time in a patio when cold wind is blowing.

So to enjoy every single second with your loved ones and to relax every time whether it's day or night you just need to get an outdoor patio heater.

Previously these heaters were not considered so effective as in very cold climate and wind they were not able to heat up the area, but nowadays you can get effective patio heaters which can cover a wide radius even in very cold climate.

According to your needs you can get a perfect outdoor patio heater. There are many types of patio heaters which can be segregated in terms of fuel used. There are basically three types of fuel used: propane, gas and electricity.

In all these three types you can get portable patio heaters with wheels, freestanding patio heaters, tabletop patio heaters, permanent mounted heaters and ceiling or wall mounted heaters. Let's move further and check out the details about the various types available.

As the name suggests, these patio heaters work with the help of propane. Basically there are two types, one works with the help of a disposable propane bottle unit which has less capacity and the other has an LPG pipe which is connected to a big propane tank.

They are very easy to assemble and does not require any professional help. These heaters can be available in free standing and table top models. It is simple to operate and warms up an area of more than 15 feet in diameter.

Gas patio heaters are safer and cleaner options as a fuel. Though the installation charges are high, the fuel is very efficient and cost-effective. They work with the help of natural gas, so either they have a supply pipe which makes them immobile or they can have gas cylinders.

The option of cylinders makes them mobile and they can be shifted from one place to another. You can get stainless steel gas patio heaters to keep them safe and unaffected by the weather.

Electric heaters are one of the most convenient patio heaters as you don't need to worry about filling gas or propane. These heaters are unaffected by the wind and get heated instantly.

They also have infrared heaters under this category. It is environment friendly and requires very less or no maintenance. The only drawback of these heaters is their corded connections which makes its mobility restricted to the area where you can get them plugged.

Once you decide that you have to buy an outdoor patio heater, you still have to decide about many other things. Following are some of the points which you need to know and understand before getting a patio heater. Have a look.

★ Why do you need a patio heater?
It is very important to understand why you actually need a patio heater. Do you want it for garden parties or for your family or for your personal use. Once you have decided this it will be easy for you to decide which patio heater you can go for.

★ Which patio heater will fulfill your need?
As there are propane, gas and electric patio heaters, you have to decide which patio heater will suit and fulfill your requirements. You can also select among tabletop, permanent and freestanding heaters. According to the requirement and space of your patio you can get the patio heater.

★ Which place will be best for your patio heater?
Find the perfect place for your patio heater. If you have decided that it will be permanently fitted at one place then you need to research a lot before installing it. Though mobile heaters can be shifted to other places, still you need to find a place for it so that it can be safe.

★ What accessories will you require?
Just buying an outdoor patio heater will not be sufficient. You may need to buy a stand, gas hose, patio cover, wheel kit, etc. A patio cover is one of the most important accessories as it increases the life of the heater by saving it from dust and rusting.

★ What is your budget?
This is one of the most important points as you have to think about your pocket. Decide your budget and then look for the product. As you will require other accessories too, calculate them together so that your decided budget does not get disturbed.

★ Is the patio heater you decided on safe for your family?
The place where you're going to place your patio heater should be safe. Family safety comes first. Consider your kids and pets if you are thinking of buying a table top patio heater. Read the instructions carefully before installing it and fixing it in any place.

Well, I hope by now you would have understood about outdoor patio heaters. Keeping the above information in mind you can decide which type of patio heater you want. You can also refer to various outdoor patio heater reviews available in the market.

Go through the specifications properly to get the best product. So, get one and enjoy the warmth with your family and friends even in chilly weather.