Buying a Gas Patio Heater?

The best home heating solution in a cold and dreary winter is a gas patio heater. It’s quiet efficient, easy to maintain and the price is always cheaper than electric. So where do you start?

The first thing you should do is think about the size of your patio. You’ll need enough room for the heat to be put out without freezing to the ground. If your patio is larger, go for a bigger heater. This way you can spread the heat more evenly over the whole area.

Next look at the control panel. Go for a panel with multiple temperature settings. Don’t get a high wattage unit with automatic heating as it will soon blow up if the weather is good. Instead, select one that will control your fan and vent according to the state of the room.

For a moderate heat in the evening there are plenty of options. Go for an electric heater to keep the room cool during winter. Electric units are almost always cheap to run but they run out of power in the middle of the night. Using a heater with a thermostat will allow you to save money on your electricity bill during the day.

Some people like to save money in the winter. A good idea is to get some ceramic tiles which are very energy efficient and also water resistant. They’re great insulation and will even keep snow off your patio. The sun tends to heat the area around the heater so they do need to be covered during the day.

Then there is the natural gas. Natural gas is better value than electricity but there is an option for those that want to save on their electricity bill. Electric fans are available with a built in timer for keeping the heat on all night.

Choose a gas patio heater if you have a small area or wish to save money. The ease of maintenance will pay for itself quite quickly.