What Are The Various Types of Propane Patio Heaters Today?

There are many different types of propane patio heaters available today. From the ones you can hang on the wall to the portable type. This article will try to break down the different type of heaters and what they can do. This will better help you understand what type of heater will best suit your needs.

The first and one of the biggest is the wall mounted heater. This unit is rated at 40,000 BTU and hour, and is considered a commercial type of heater. You should definitely get this if you have a rather large patio at home. Another type is the Sunglo PSA265 which puts out 50,000 BTU an hour and is a permanently fixed ground model. This particular model cost about $800.00. You can also upgrade it to stainless steel for an additional $250.00. The stainless steel type prevents rusting and may be worth the extra investment. This type of natural gas patio heater is connected directly to your gas line so there is no need to worry about refilling tanks every so often.

There are many smaller types of gas patio heaters, like the over head infrared heater that takes up no floor space. The flame is protected from the wind with a low intensity emitter tube that emits comfortable heat from hot glue gasses and emits them downward. These gas patio heaters are very easy to install and they come in different lengths of 5, 10, 15, to 20 feet. They also have remote control starters which makes things more convenient. These heaters have a range of 20,000 BTU to 37500 BTU’s, which is more than enough to heat up the regular sized patio. These gas patio heaters start at about $1700.00. They are a little bit more expensive than other gas heaters, but if you want to save floor space this is the way to go.

Most natural gas patio heaters also come in a wide variety of portable units. They can be in a floor model or the more fashionable tower models. The smaller gas units start at about 2000 BTU’s up to 15000 BTUs generally, and can range in price from one to two hundred dollars. These are light weight and portable, so they can be stowed away in the summer time. If you have a larger area to heat and don’t want to spend thousands of dollars, you may look at a pair of these tower models as they can accent any décor with thousands of varieties and colors to choose from.

Another way to heat your patio may be via the use of a patio fire pit. These are low sitting bowls that emit a burning flame just like a fire place and this will give your patio that extra outdoor look and feel. This type of fire pit also comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are constructed from many different types of material, depending on the look you are going for. And just like the gas patio heaters, these fire pits provide the warmth and comfort you want for you patio.