Electric Patio Heaters

If you have a nice outdoor space, it’s easy to get wrapped up in choosing great outdoor furniture and forget about the other element that will help you make the most of that patio sofa or outdoor dining set. Sitting outside in comfort is the perfect way to relax, whether you’re reading a book by yourself or socializing with friends. With modern conveniences, you can even watch TV outside and expand your gas grill into a full outdoor kitchen.

Having outdoor heat will help you take advantage of your patio, deck or yard after dark and during colder months of the year. While you have many heating options—including the classy, mood-setting gas firepit and the popular freestanding propane outdoor heater—porch heater electric options offer great convenience and effectiveness without taking up much space. They are the perfect choice if you want to mount heaters along walls or on a porch ceiling.

There are two main types of electric outdoor heaters: mounted and free-standing. Wall-mounted electric patio heaters are the most common type, followed closely by ceiling-mounted hanging electric heater designs. Sometimes the same model will allow both kinds of mounting. When installing these, you will want to ensure you are drilling into reinforced parts of the wall or ceiling, and naturally you will want to follow all manufacturer’s instructions regarding electrical hook-ups.

Free-standing electric outdoor heaters are useful if you need a portable heater outdoors or if you do not have a wall or ceiling nearby. However, you will still need to manage the power chord when positioning your space heater for outdoors. Fortunately, there is a big upside to dealing with coordinating electric power: you have the option of choosing an app-compatible heater that can connect with your smart-home system or a remote-controlled outdoor heater.