A patio heater, also a parasol heater, is a radiant heating appliance for generating thermal radiation for outdoor use.

Available in a variety of sizes and a multitude of designs

which are suitable for a range of purposes, patio heaters are not new to everyone as they once were. Whereas we used to see them only at curbside cafés, but now-a-days patio heaters are now appearing with greater frequency on residential properties. For homeowners who love to entertain friends or share family moments or get-togethers on the patio or deck, the advent of patio heaters is indeed a welcome.

Benefits of Outdoor Patio Heaters

If you own a home or a business with a deck or patio, or a terrace then an outdoor patio heater is the perfect accessory to add comfort and warmth to your outdoor entertaining even on the chilliest of nights. Whether you are entertaining friends and family for the night on the patio or just simply, hosting an evening event at a bar, restaurant or other establishment. Outdoor patio heaters offer great home and business owner benefits to anyone. Below are a few benefits of a patio heaters.

 

  1. Outdoor Heaters Extend the Outdoor Season

  2. Outdoor Heating Placement Options and Styles are Virtually Endless

  3. Outdoor Patio Heaters are Safe to Operate

  4. Outdoor Heaters are an Affordable Luxury


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    A burner on top of a post, burns liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane or butane, and which directs the flames, against a perforated metal screen. Heat is radiated from the surface of the screen in a circular pattern around the appliance as well as a reflector atop the burner reflects heat that would be otherwise lost upwards. This is because of the reflecting hood is usually silvered which makes it a poor absorber/emitter of heat but excellent at reflecting infra-red radiation back. This reduces the amount of heat lost by conduction as silvered surfaces will not absorb infra-red light and some newer types of patio heaters are electrically powered radioactive heaters that emit infrared energy onto nearby surfaces, which in turn heat up the surrounding air.

     

    Patio heaters have become popular with bars and restaurants since they extend the day and the season for their customers to sit outdoors. This increase in the popularity of the patio heater has led to concerns over their environmental effects and one patio heater can produce four tons of carbon dioxide annually.

     

    Patios are a great place for cooking, entertaining guests, also relaxing and heating your outdoor room with an outdoor heater will extend your outdoor entertaining season, and allow you to enjoy your patio or other outdoor living space for a couple of extra months or in some cases year round.

     

    Outdoor patio heaters are pioneers in establishing safety standards as they do not produce an open flame and the base of outdoor heaters stay cool to the touch so there is no real danger to pets and children being around them. The only part of the outdoor heating unit that will get hot is the emitter screen and the dome at the top of the patio heater since they come in direct contact with the heat source.

     

    Most outdoor patio heaters also feature a safety tilt valve which will automatically shut the outdoor heater off. The patio heaters are tilted more than a set degree or if it is tipped over during outdoor heating then it will shut off.