When the air is cold, you don’t have to stop enjoying the outdoors, you just need one of our picks for the top patio heaters for company.
It’s the ideal slow living experience. Call out for some food, grab a glass of wine, and commune with nature.
So, stay warm on your patio and enjoy the best of what life has to offer all year round.
Frontgate Commercial Patio Heater
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Incredible quality for a very reasonable price, an LPG heater that can heat any patio and do it well.
AmazonBasics Outdoor Patio Heater with Wheels
TOP RATED CHOICE
A surprisingly solid budget model with a full no-nonsense money back guarantee if you don’t like it.
Frontgate Commercial Patio Heater
The Frontgate Commercial Patio Heater runs on LPG, which must be bought separately, but it also means no cables and it’s easy to move to wherever you want it to be.
You can’t leave it on overnight though as it has an auto-shut-off valve for safety.
Quick Fact: This heater puts out 46,000 BTU units which is more than enough for a spacious patio (up to 200 square feet) to stay toasty warm.
1. Heats a large patio space without any problems at all
2. No cables thanks to the LPG fuel which means no trip hazards too
1. It needs assembly and it’s not as straightforward to put together as we’d have liked it to be
2. This appears to be made under license for Frontgate and may be available from other retailers too
AmazonBasics Outdoor Patio Heater with Wheels
As you’d expect from the AmazonBasics Patio Heater this is a very reasonably priced product and it’s surprisingly well made for the price point too.
As with all LPG patio heaters, you need to buy both the gas and a tank separately.
Quick Fact: You can get your money back within 30 days if you don’t like this heater and it is also supported with a 1-year limited warranty for parts, etc.
1. Very easy to move around thanks to the wheeled base
2. Can be easily secured to prevent you from tipping it over by accident
1. It needs securing, the wind can easily knock this over otherwise
2. The finish isn’t quite perfect though this isn’t a deal breaker
Patio Heater-Trustech Space Heater Infrared Heater w/Remote
The infrared heat from the Trustech Space Heater is transferred directly from device to you, none of it is lost to the air.
It can start delivering heat in just 3 seconds which is very fast compared to other heaters.
Quick Fact: The Trustech model uses carbon-fiber gold-coated tubes to deliver infrared heating on a targeted basis. This means that it can save up to 60% of electricity costs compared to other heaters.
1. Three heating modes that let you customize the amount of heat that you get easily
2. Has a full remote control system which allows you to adjust it without moving
1. The build quality isn’t exceptional, we’re not sure that this will last for more than a few years
2. The infrared is very specific, you can only heat 2-3 people at the most with this
PAMAPIC Patio Heater with Remote Control, Wall-Mounted
If your patio runs up against your home, then you don’t necessarily need a free standing patio heater and might choose to opt for something like the PAMAPIC patio heater, instead.
This is wall-mounted and it is also an infrared model and you can get heat from it very quickly after it’s switched on.
Quick Fact: This heater cannot overheat as it has an automated overheat cut off design – this isolates the device from all further electrical current until it cools down.
1. This heater is completely silent and doesn’t interfere with conversation at all
2. Waterproof to an IP5 standard which means it ought to stand up to any weather
1. The heater must be installed at least 7’9” above the ground to be used safely
2. There is only one heat setting and at 1500 Watts it can sometimes be a bit too much
Golden Flame Endless Summer Donovan DualHeat Fire-Table and Patio Heater
If you want something a little fancy and have the budget then you might like the Golden Flame Fire Table and Patio Heater.
It’s a combination between a patio heater and a traditional gas fire pit and it’s super warm and we love the way it looks.
Quick Fact: There are two heating elements here: a 30,000 BTU upper burner and an 11,000 BTU infrared lower burner and they combine to deliver heat to everyone around it.
1. Incredibly warm and very attractive design that really stands out from the pack
2. Can easily provide heat for a family of 4 or more
1. It’s very expensive for a patio heater though, it’s on a par with many fire pits
2. You have to be very careful where you place this in your garden, don’t stand it on something flammable
Final Thoughts
It doesn’t matter whether you opt for LPG or electric when it comes to fueling one of our best patio heaters, what does matter is that you pick the right heater for your environment.
There’s nothing better than being able to enjoy fresh air as the days grow longer and we believe that everyone in the family benefits from access to a patio heater.
Oh and for when everyone gets too hot? We’ve found some excellent cooling fans too.
