9 Outdoor Heaters For Chilling On The Patio Without Actually Getting Chilly
Just because the temps are dropping doesn't mean your porch or patio has to be off-limits until spring.
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1. A commercial-grade (like the ones at restaurants) Belleze premium outdoor patio heater that might (and we stress might) make you feel like you're actually on vacation in Belize instead of sitting out in the cold on your porch.
Key features: 48,000 BTUs, propane, 15-feet range, wheels
Promising review: "We just put ours up and love, love, love it! Evenings are still quite cool here in Masssachusetts and this has changed it all. Since we will be spending more time at home for the foreseeable future, love that we have extended the use of the backyard. Our son can play outdoors longer, and evening relaxing under the stars is happening without open fire. Best purchase this year! Assembly will take about an hour and a half and helpful if you also have your own tools. While it comes with tools you'll want something a bit more handier. Uses the same 20-pound tank as your standard backyard grill." —J.B.
Get it from Amazon for $267.90.
2. A fast-heating (fires up in three seconds) Taotronics small portable patio heater with adjustable temperatures from 65-85 degrees and oscillation for even heating without taking up a lot of space.
Key features: Electric, remote control
Promising review: "I love everything about this little portable heater. I purchased two actually to use in our outdoor closed-off gazebo for the holidays mostly because it oscillates. The size is perfect for our metal framed ledge inside the gazebo which is wired for electricity. It will be mild in Arizona around December but later in the day enough to take the chill off and enjoy the outside patio. These are small enough to move around but packs a big output of heat! Love the controls and remote features. Safety feature especially the tip-over mechanism works. Also, they look great! The packaging was really nice using a box within a box and fitted foam to protect the units. I had no issues with the units and shipping was really fast!" —PLSAZ
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
3. A Mr. Heater indoor/outdoor portable radiant heater who's not actually that formal (please, Mr. Heater is its father's name) but is always careful thanks to its auto shut-off function whenever it's tipped over, if the pilot light goes out, or if it detects low oxygen levels.
Key features: 4,000 to 9,000 BTUs, 225 square-foot-range
Promising review: "Great little heater. The thing no one seems to mention is that this heater is almost absolutely silent. No hissing, or humming noises like other types of heaters. Great for my outdoor patio and has to perfect for most hunting blinds." —Jersey Ozz
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
4. A Briza electric patio heater which employs infrared technology. That means it emits a precise and steady beam of heat" unlike convection heaters that heat and circulate the surrounding air.
Key features: weather-proof, remote control, automatic-shutoff sensor
Promising review: "I wanted to get an electric heat lamp, not a propane-based one and this was one of the few options that had strong reviews. I was able to plug it in our outside outlet and was able to assemble it quickly. Highly recommend!" —swimmer
Get it from Amazon for $249.99.
5. A hammered bronze and stainless-steel Hiland patio heater, because as long as the grill fires up outdoor eating can be an option all year long.
Key features: Propane, 48,000 BTUs, one year limited warranty, wheels, anti-tilt features
Promising review: "This Heater has been a lifesaver and definitely keeps you and your guests comfortable with easily adjustable control. I like having the door to access the Propane Tank/Bottle instead of having to lift it up on some models I’ve seen. The wheels could be a bit larger or something to add a bit more stability during transport, but they are nice to have for portability by yourself without needing assistance." —Brandon Gardiner
Get it from Amazon for $358.99.
6. A durable and weather-proof Dr. Infrared indoor/outdoor wall/ceiling heater with three heating modes for getting just the right levels of cozy when you're sitting outside and exposed to the elements.
Key features: Electric, 900—1,500 Watts, remote control, auto shut-off, timer, wall/ceiling mounting bracket included (tripod sold separately).
Promising review: "Works great and is a really nice size, not dominating our deck, I put directly above our outdoor sofa. Takes the edge of cold for the two of us underneath. Doesn't make us hot but makes us warm enough that sitting outside is really comfortable. I don't think if it's much further away it will give enough great. Works perfectly for us, though!" —Capt H
Get it from Amazon for $139.
7. A Campy Gear 2-in-1 portable heater and stove for cooking up meals on camping trips during the day and staying warm at night whether you're in the woods or your backyard.
Key features: 10,000 BTUs, propane, automatic shutoff when tipped or low on oxygen, one-year warranty, pot not included.
Promising review: " I really like the stove/heater combo of the design. The stove feature works very well, gets hot fast, and seems to burn evenly. Have yet to fully test the heater function. Overall the product is well made and easy to use. It's too big and bulky for hiking or backpacking, but great for car camping or for power outages/disasters." —R B
Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
8. A small (only 18-inches high) TaoTronics ceramic tower portable space heater with 70 degrees of oscillation for spreading the heat more evenly. Your feet will thank you! (Just to note, this is a heater ideally used indoors).
Key features: Electric, 1500 watts, tip-over switch, timer, remote control
Promising review: "This is what I needed for my patio. Perfect, you can choose the temperature, make the tower rotate. The tower is never hot, even immediately after use the tower is not hot so it's safe for kids running and playing around the tower! The remote control is a plus!" —Satyr
Get it from Amazon for $65.99.
9. A Patioboss infrared, wall-mounted, outdoor heater that will indeed become the boss of your patio by keeping you toasty and bathing you in warm thermal light. Don't worry, you're still in charge, it's more of an honorary title.
Key features: Electric, waterproof, dustproof, timer, 30-day money pay back and 12-month manufacturer replacements
Promising review: "This heater was extremely easy to mount and is able to rotate on the mount. It puts out much more heat than I was expecting. I use it on my 7x10 patio with two walls being screens and it keeps me warm. (I also did put in vinyl on one screen to keep the wind and rain out." —Anne Bradley
Get it from Amazon for $134.99.
A new space heater on your patio is sure to make you a true winter warrior!
