10 Best Patio Heaters (Review) In 2020

The PAMAPIC 46000 BTU Propane Patio Heater is the best patio heater in our review, this one will keep you warm and toasty and has some great features! It is easy to turn on and control the heat using the simple pulse ignition – all you have to do is press a button. You can easily turn the heat up and down using the adjustable valve, and a safety auto shut-off tilt valve is included. The 32 inches reflective cover on this gas-powered heater will keep you warm up to a range of 18 feet, emitting 46,000 BTUs (British thermal units) of heat. It has wheels to make it easy to move around your yard and the heater comes with an outdoor patio cover that you can easily zip and unzip. The best feature of this heater is the door to the built-in tank chamber because it means you can easily change the propane cylinder without having to lift up the entire base.

The TRUSTECH Remote Control Electric Patio Heater comes at a great price and can be wall or ceiling mounted in the garage, home gym, or office. It heats up extremely quickly, so you can go from feeling cold to cozy in just 3 seconds! It can be set to adjust the heat automatically, turning off if the surrounding space becomes too warm and turning on again when temperatures drop. It is also easy to control the level yourself using the remote control and checking the temperature on the clear LCD display.

This electric freestanding heater has an attractive LED flame that looks wonderful at night and makes you feel extra warm and cozy. The Star Patio Outdoor Freestanding Electric Patio Heater is very simple to use and provides 5100 BTUs of heat instantly and quietly. It has some good safety features, including auto shut-off if it tips over and cool-touch materials to protect your fingers from accidental burns. Designed to be as user-friendly as possible, it has 2 switches – a touch switch on the top and a rocker-style switch on the bottom. Its base is designed to be anti-skid so it will stay where you put it, producing a high quality infrared radiant heat that’s unaffected by wind. This is a ‘clean’ patio heater, in the sense that it doesn’t burn fossil fuels or produce any CO2 gases.

This beautiful stainless steel outdoor propane heater would go along perfectly with your outdoor string lights. It has a 48,000 BTU burner capable of heating up to 200 square feet – more than enough to keep you and your family warm and comfortable. The propane tank housing has a tabletop – a great little feature that you don’t find on all patio heaters and which gives you somewhere to place your drinks when sitting outside. The Garden Treasures 48000-BTU Stainless Steel Liquid Propane Patio Heater also has a door, so changing the propane cylinder is easy and doesn’t involve lifting up the whole base. This is a strong heater, made with heat-treated stainless steel for durability, and it has wheels that make it portable and easy to move from one area to another.

One of the best patio heaters on the market in terms of price is the Dr. Infrared 1500W Wall Mounted Patio Heater, which is a great outdoor heater but is safe to use as a garage heater too. The infrared radiant heat is instant, so you don’t need to sit around shivering whilst it warms up and it comes with the bracket you need to either mount it on the wall or ceiling. This is an environmentally friendly patio heater, which produces no odors and does not burn fossil fuels. It has 3 heating output settings of 900W, 1200W, and 1500W, which will meet your needs and keep you warm whatever the weather. It has a remote control, which has two great benefits. Not only will you be able to control the heat output from the comfort of your chair, but it also means that – if needed – you can mount the heater at a level beyond that which you can reach comfortably.

With its hammered bronze powder coat finish, this propane gas patio heater looks good and is very durable too. The Golden Flame Bronze Commercial Grade Propane Patio Heater has heavy-duty built-in wheels to allow you to move it easily around your deck or patio and is easy to light, using a simple ignition system that requires no batteries. It features a powerful burner engine that emits 46,000 BTUs and a large reflector shield, meaning it is the same grade as a commercial patio heater and will keep you warm and comfortable. To eliminate any risk of fire, a built-in tilt switch will automatically shut this patio heater off should it tip over. A real bonus with this heater is that it comes partially assembled, which means that you time you spend building it is reduced by half and you can begin heating your outdoor space that much more quickly.

A tabletop patio heater is a perfect alternative to a full-size outdoor heater if you have limited storage space, or if the price of a standard heater is a little beyond your budget. A tabletop heater is also a great option if you are looking for something portable as its small size makes it easy to move around. The Hiland Portable TA Patio Heater is powered by propane (not included) and stands at 38 inches tall. It is designed to be super safe to use, with a heavyweight plate at the base to keep it stable and avoid tipping. But if it does tip, the anti-tilt device will cause it to shut off immediately, eliminating any risk of fire. In addition, it features a heat screen around the burner to protect your fingers. This model has a pilot light and knobs to allow you to adjust the temperature level.

These corded electric outdoor heaters are clean and environmentally friendly, giving off no CO2, fumes, or odors. They use 3 halogen tubes to give three different levels of warmth and are easily adjustable. The height can be adjusted too, as can the angle of the burner, a feature not found with all patio heaters but one that’s very useful. Something else that’s very useful is that TRUSTECH Electric Outdoor Halogen Patio Heater can be used indoors too, making it the perfect space heater for a garage, workshop etc. Taking just 3 seconds to heat up, these models have lots of features for your safety. There is no flame at all, and if the heater tips over accidentally it will instantly shut off. It also has an overheat feature, where the heater will turn itself off if its internal components reach a temperature that could potentially cause a fire.

One of the best patio heaters in our premium category is this commercial patio heater from Golden Flame, featuring a Quartz Glass Tube. The Golden Flame Square XL-Series Patio Heaters’ dancing column of flames helps create an intimate and romantic atmosphere and both the height of the flames and the amount of heat they put out can be adjusted to suit your needs. These patio heaters are commercial quality, which means they don’t just look great, but they are built to be tough and durable, made with high-quality materials that last, no matter the weather! Lighting these patio heaters is easy thanks to the electronic ignition system and we love the fact that it’s also easy to change the propane tank. This is because the heater has an easy-access door and you don’t need to lift the entire base to access the tank. As you would expect from a high-quality outdoor patio heater, safety is a priority and you are protected from any fire risk by a smart auto-tilt shut-off system should the heater tip over.

The Hampton Bay Stainless Steel Patio Heater has an impressive 48 000 BTU heat output, these models from Hampton Bay are the best patio heaters for larger spaces, with a heating area of 200 square feet. The beautiful silver finish makes this a very attractive feature on your deck or patio and the fact that the entire construction is made of stainless steel means it will stay looking good for years to come. The anti-tilt switch means that you are protected if the heater accidentally tips over, as it will automatically cut out. Lighting these patio heaters is easy and the heat can be adjusted using a very simple knob. We love the easy access door on this model which makes it simple to change the propane cylinder without lifting the base. These patio heaters use a standard 20 lb propane cylinder (not included).