When you own a home with a deck, patio or terrace overlooking a beautiful swimming pool you will want to enjoy it all year round. The best outdoor patio heaters are the perfect solution to make that outdoor space warm and comfortable on cool nights.
Now you can invite family and friends over for a barbeque night during the off season without worrying about it being too cool outside. The best outdoor patio heater provides good, steady heat coverage over a wide area and does not make any noise or smell.
Outdoor patio heaters are an easier, cleaner and safer alternative to a fire pit. Both electric and gas models are relatively inexpensive. Both are easily moveable into the best position to provide maximum heat and comfort for your guests. Many models have built-in castor wheels for easy relocation and an automatic shutoff feature in the event of an accidental tipping over.
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Types of Outdoor Patio Heaters
There are two types of outdoor patio heaters – gas and electric. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages but either type will suit almost all backyard heating requirements.
Gas Outdoor Patio Heaters
Propane gas is the most common type of outdoor gas patio heater.
Gas patio heaters have a valve to turn on or off the gas supply and easy push button ignition.
The gas bottle is the same as a standard barbeque gas bottle and connects to the heater in the same way as it connects to a barbeque.
When the gas runs out simply swap it for a full bottle at the local service station.
Electric Outdoor Patio Heaters
Electric outdoor heaters can be portable or installed in a fixed position. Position the portable heater where you want it and simply plug into the nearest power outlet.
If the power cord is not long enough simply add an extension cord. With electricity you never have to worry about the power source running out or getting a gas bottle refilled.
Warning: Please purchase a proper outdoor heater that is designed and insulated for outdoor conditions. Do not use a domestic indoor heater outside on the patio.
How to Choose the Best Outdoor Heater
There are many websites offering product reviews. However, many of these reviews are of little value or even fake reviews. Usually, these reviews are the opinion of one person who has not purchased or used the product themselves. There intention is only to sell the product and make a commission.
Don’t rely on one person’s product review.
The best way to select any product is to check out the real customer reviews for the product on Amazon. Amazon sell large volumes of products and collect real customer ratings and reviews.
And if a product receives too many poor reviews, Amazon remove the product from their inventory. Amazon doesn’t want to handle high rates of returned products from disappointed customers.
A product that has a high rating and good reviews from many customers will give you a high degree of comfort knowing that it’s regarded as a good product. A high rating helps to ensure that the product works well and meets customer requirements.
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