Its almost the middle of November and its still 60 degrees outside during the day.. Whats up with that?  I do like the warm better than the cold, but with the swimming pool closed now.. and it being rather warm out.. its just too warm to use a portable patio heater.

There are many variety of portable patio heaters out there.. Natural and Propane.. Electric and my favorite.. The old fashion wood fire pits. I just love the ambiance of wood fire along with the smell of the wood being used. Just call me old fashion… They might not be the easiest and the lazy way (something I am known for) to enjoy the colder days and nights outdoors, but the definitely the most romantic.

Propane and natural gas come in a huge style array of portable patio heater styles from those tall standing umbrella units, that you see outside hotels and casinos, to even a gas fire pit where if it is propane, the tank hides away underneath. Hey that one would fit right up my alley as a lazy way to enjoy a fire pit…lol.

An electric portable patio heater fits my “lazy man’s code of ethic, as it is extremely easy to operate and set up and move if necessary. They are also rather small and can me mounted on a stand or on a wall.  And many of the electric portable patio heaters are infrared, so they tend to be very efficient. And if mounted inside, you do not have to worry about venting the burning gases. Many of our customers opt this route and even a few have done so because of no direct greenhouse emissions.

One more portable patio heater I should mention is the outdoor fireplace. All of the ones that we sell are wood burning. These are very decorative and come in many styles. My favorite is either the cast iron grape or the powder coated steel ones that look like cast iron. These are great for spending an early evening with your significant other, or even when you have guests and friends over. Love the wood ones as you know.

Heat, heat, heat.. I love it.. We hang out on the cooler nights on our patio and gaze at the stars. Actually when it’s cold I take the telescope out and look at them also. Winter is the best time to do this as the colder air tends to reduce the haze. Looking at Saturn’s rings or Jupiter’s moons is really cool. As I have let all of you know in previous posts, I tend to be as lazy as I can with regards to my down time, and it’s no exception here. To prove that, I have one of those telescopes that you just set it up, and it does a tour of the skies for you.. Once I do this, I set up my two gas patio heaters and watch. Told you…

Here is what Rene La Cape from Backyard Fire Pits and More has to say about gas patio heaters,

“One of the smartest thing you do should be buying outdoor heaters. They are certainly worth the money even though the sum is not that big at all. The heaters will give you warmth and comfort in your very own backyard. It’s better and more manageable than a bonfire. Smoke free and best of all, cleaning is simply a breeze. You can get on with your activities in the backyard and completely forget about the heaters and will never ever have to worry about it catching fire.

With gas patio heaters, there will be less emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Styles and design are diverse. You can choose any you like and will certainly find one that is the most suitable to your patio.

Do you find yourself particularly miserable when its winter? You can change your cold days with warmth and celebration in your very own backyard. You can install an outdoor gas heater today and feel the difference. More and more people are enjoying the benefits of a gas patio heaters. You should too.”

Enjoy your cooler days and night with the warmth you can obtain with one of the many cool gas patio heaters that are available.

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A stainless steel patio heater holds up very well to the outside elements. Unlike painted surfaces, there is no paint chipping or peeling. And although copper finished patio heaters are very nice looking and attractive, the copper will patina over time. It also seems like a stainless steel patio heater goes with any type of outside decor you may have. I love ours and am glad that we purchased it.

Some features to look for in a stainless steel patio heater are,

1. BTU rating.. you should look for a heater that will put out at least 40,000 BTU’s of heat. Anything smaller will not heat efficiently enough. You and your guests will be hovering around it in really tight formation.

2. Electronic ignition. I would say that most if not all of the outside heaters will have this feature, so you should not have to worry about this. Piezo type ignition is probably the standard anymore and works very well and holds up for years.

3. Make sure they fit the standard 20lb propane tanks. This size of tank is the most standard type of tank, and will provide ease of portability when its time to refuel, and because its a decent size, you wont be filling it up every hour.

4. Make sure your unit has a tilt valve so if it topples over, it will automatically shut off. This is a MUST HAVE safety feature.

5. Make sure the unit has a weighted base and wheels on it. You want the stability of a proper base and the wheels so you can roll it around easy enough. A stainless steel patio heater tends to have some weight to it, so the wheels will be an added benefit.

6. Make sure the burner(s) assembly(s) are made of stainless steel. If they are not, they will burn out premeturaly because of the intense heat from the flame. Most of the types of stainless steel patio heater will come with a stainless steel burner so this should not be an issue when you purchase. Just to be safe, look for it.

It is so beautiful this fine Tuesday morning. I think I will fire up our stainless steel patio heater as it is suppose to get down to around 55 degrees tonight. I love the cooler nights of late summer and early fall. I hope you enjoy yours….

There are many types of heaters other than stainless steel patio heaters. Basically there are 3 types of outdoor heaters, they are electric,  fueled and wood. The most popular outdoor electric heaters these days are of the infrared type. Reason being is that these tend to me more efficient than the old filament type. They come in a variety of models and styles from floor standing units, to wall and even hanging units. Most of them are above 90% efficient and are extremely convenient  because many of them run off of regular household current and require no re-filling.

Fueled heaters come in a variety of styles also including many sizes of stainless steel patio heaters. They come in wall mount, hanging and floor standing units. Either Natural Gas, LP or propane, these tend to cost less to run than their electric siblings. They are extremely portable so if your patio is in the yard a distance away from your house, these types of patio heaters are great.

Outdoor wood heaters are a great way to heat your patio area as they are easy to set up, are relatively inexpensive and you get the added benefit of burning wood smell. They are often referred to as “fire pits” and come in styles ranging from, wrought iron, stone and of course our favorite stainless steel patio heaters design. I need to mention that outdoor fireplaces also fit in the wood heater category and offer similar traits and comforts of a fire pit.

In an article from BackYardPatios.info they have a great outlook and say:

“Just because we are seeing lower than normal temperatures this year isn’t a reason to not enjoy your patio!

Outdoor patio heaters have progressed from archaic open flame devices (which sometimes resembled rocket ships or missiles) to stylish pieces of patio furniture. They add decor and provide warmth and even light when needed.

There are many types of patio heaters the main ones are gas, electric and wood. While the actual setup can vary, most homeowners prefer the floor standing models. Another great idea for staying warm  is the Umbrella Infrared Patio Heater. This model mounts cleanly under your existing patio table umbrella and provides radiant heat to those sitting near.”

Finishes vary as well.   Many people choose the clean looking stainless steel finish. Its easy to clean and can weather the elements for years.

And Patio heaters can be used during the winter months too…not a bad idea when running between the hot tub and the house on cold nights!”

Please enjoy the rest of the summer, and when it gets cooler out enjoy your patio and outside yard with a stainless steel patio heaters or one of the many other types and styles that are available.

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