Heat source: Propane | Heat output: Around 42,000 BTU | Heating range: 10 sq. ft. | Size: 29 x 29 x 89 inches | Weight: 65lb
There are many types of patio heater to choose from. The main four varieties are:
- powerful freestanding units
- portable table top units
- ceiling-mounted, or hanging units
wall-mounted units
here are few heaters that'll look quite as good on your patio as Avenlur's Pyramid - though, let's be technical, it's more of a truncated pyramid shape, or perhaps a frustum if you're a real maths fan. It shoots fire up a glass tube, giving you a unique glow that many other propane heaters can't match, and it's far more attractive than its mushroom-topped competitors.
It's not the easiest thing to assemble, with instructions that lack a few critical details, but once you've worked out the kinks we can't imagine you'll be unhappy with its ease of use, the wheels which make it portable, or the heat it manages to produce. Keep a second propane bottle on hand, though, because big flames mean it guzzles the gas.
Freestanding patio heaters tend to generate the most heat, often in the region of 40–50,000 BTU. Each BTU (British Thermal Unit) is the energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. They are a popular choice for heating whole patio areas, for larger groups.We have included four freestanding patio heaters in our list, with prices ranging from under $150 to over $700. We have selected one model each from four different patio heater brands, but bear in mind that manufacturers offer similar heaters in several different styles. Our Fire Sense vs DEFINUO Patio Heaters guide compares similar products from two particularly popular patio heater brands.