Do you have a smaller courtyard, patio or outdoor area that you would like to use more often, but feel that because of the cooler weather it’s not comfortable to entertain in?  A table top patio heater may be what you are looking for.  They are designed with smaller areas in mind and make it possible for you to get outdoors more often throughout the year as long as the weather is fine. If you are fortunate enough to have cover, then these units will allow you to enjoy the outdoors much more often and year round.

Table top heaters are smaller designed heaters that do as they say, sit on the table top.  They are generally around 30 – 40” in height and very light weight, for ease of movement.  They have many stylish models to choose which could make your decision a difficult one.  Many of them are styled to look like table lamps, adding ambience to your table setting.

You can choose from electric or popane heaters and there are many advantages to both.  Electric or halogen heaters are run on your regular electrical connection and are very inexpensive to run compared to propane patio heaters.  These units can also be operated indoors and outdoors, making them very versatile.  They usually have a number of heat settings, so you can set your level of heat depending on the weather.   Perhaps the only set back is that you are limited to use them only where an electrical outlets exists.

A propane heater on the other hand can be used anywhere, so you can take them camping or to the park, the beach or wherever you may need extra heating. 

These fantastic versatile little units can raise the temperature in the immediate vicinity from 10 – 25 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the temperature setting you use.  Many of them come in stainless steel finishes.

Automatic shut off come as standard in many models, so you can be safe in the knowledge that if the unit is knocked over or even tilted, it will immediately shut down and no harm can be done.  This is especially comforting if you have younger children or pets.

No longer do you have to stay indoors in those cooler months anymore.  The heaters will generally heat an area of up to around 8 to 12 feet or approximately 3 to 4 metres, making them perfect for the smaller dinner party of group of friends.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could experience the warmth of summer all year round. That way we could make full use of our patio areas for outdoor living.

People love to entertain outdoors. Many times, the only reason that a party ends up being moved inside or to another location is that it just gets downright chilly after the sun goes down.

By adding a patio heater to the outdoor living area means you can spend more time outdoors having barbecues or just sitting around sipping wine and chatting with family and friends.

Versatile patio heaters allow you to make full use of your outdoor area in winter. Most patio heaters resemble tall, slender poles with a conical-shaped head that disperses heat over a circular area. Depending on the model you purchase, this area can be quite large.

In fact, many heaters can heat up to a 20 foot diameter. As you can imagine, the use of several of these patio heaters in your outdoor seating or entertainment area can keep your space quite warm.

Outdoor heaters are available in a wide range of styles and can be chosen to compliment your home and individual decorating style. Many are stainless steel but you can choose from designer options such as Antique Copper.

Patio Heaters: Gas, Propane and Infrared

Patio heaters utilize fuel, either propane or natural gas, to create heat. This is an advantage for many people over wood-burning options because there is no fire to start or tend and the warmth radiates almost immediately after turning the heater on.

Patio heaters are also ideal for wooden patios or areas very near the home where risk of fire might be a worry. And the fan-forced heat of a patio heater will allow your guests to roam about instead of keeping them huddling around a central fire.

Depending on how large of an area you want to heat, patio heaters can be a little expensive. One of these can cost you anywhere from just under $200 to $800 or more depending on the model. If you want to heat a large space, you can see how the cost to add enough patio heaters to do the job could cost you quite a bit.

But when it comes to providing radiant warmth over your entire outdoor space, strategically positioned patio heaters could be your best bet.