If you are considering installing an outdoor patio heater in your backyard, you’re making a very wise investment. Outdoor patio heaters are a fantastic addition to every backyard, no matter the size. Adding an outdoor patio heater will keep your backyard warm and enjoyable every night of the year, and also make for a beautiful eye-catching feature.
When you decide to invest in an outdoor patio heater, choosing the right heater for you may prove to be a little bit difficult as there are so many different kinds on the market. So, to make things easy, we take a look at some of the popular options you have.
Standup Gas Outdoor Patio Heaters
A standup gas outdoor patio heater is a great choice for any backyard. Gas powered patio heaters are a fantastic choice because of their portability, and many have wheels so they are easy to wheel around to different parts of your backyard.
They are also relatively inexpensive to maintain as they usually only require propane, which is affordable nowadays. These gas heaters typically range in price from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars, depending on their size, power, and design. If you’re interested in a heater like this, you’ll be able to find one to fit your budget and backyard easily!
Electric Heaters
Choosing an electric heater can be a good alternative to a gas outdoor patio heater if you don’t want to worry about always keeping the propane canister filled. Electric heaters usually don’t come in stand up models though, unless you purchase an accessory that essentially acts as a stand up mount. These electric heaters are a little bit safer for your backyard if you have children since you can mount them high and out of reach, and they don’t radiate a flame like gas heaters do. The downside to an electric heater is that if you are using it a lot, you’ll find that your electricity bill will start to rise a little bit. Truthfully, the rise in your electricity price probably is completely worth it considering all the extra time you’ll spend outside and under this heater.
Tabletop Gas Heater
A tabletop gas heater is a great heater to consider if you don’t need all the heat capability of a much larger heater yet still want to add some warmth to an outdoor dining area. Sitting around a patio table during a cool night will be a lot more enjoyable with a tabletop gas heater. Tabletop gas heaters are also a lot more affordable then either an electric heater or a standup gas heater. Since they’re so portable, tabletop gas heaters are great if you want to lay in the hammock after dinner and read a book, since all you need to do is turn it off and take it with you. Another great option for a tabletop gas heater is if you are going camping, since it’s easy to take with you. Adding a couple tabletop gas heaters to an outdoor patio table will light up the area and make sure those shivers are none existent.
