Outdoor Patio Heater Features and Maintenance
Maintain a warm and inviting ambiance after hours or late into the season with a patio heater. Follow these simple steps to keep your outdoor heater working properly and keep your home and family safe. Keep the party going all night long If you've got an attractive and welcoming patio all set up and ready to go, keep it hopping after dark or late in the season with a patio heater. With some simple preventative maintenance and an eye towards finding an ideal set of features, you can create the perfect outdoor environment for friends and family. Maintenance basics
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Features to look for
- Since the unit will live outside, look for complete weatherproof construction (rust-proof, wind-proof, UV protected).
- Patio heaters come in various configurations, including ceiling-mounted, pole-mounted, or portable. Freestanding patio heaters can be moved to different areas outside your home as needed, or stored during warmer months.
- The radiant heat of a typical unit warms people and objects rather than air, reducing the cost of operation. A typical 50,000 BTU model can provide an umbrella of warmth up to 15 feet in diameter. Every heater should include information about how much heat it can generate and how far the heat will reach.
- Patio heaters can be fueled by natural gas or propane. Natural gas patio heaters, like all natural gas products, must be installed in accordance with local safety ordinances.