Get Out Early: How to Warm Up Your Patio

Why Choose a Patio Heater to Heat Your Patio
Outdoor patio heaters are simple to install, easy to use, and produce a warm light that makes you not want to go inside. An outdoor fireplace does the same. They can add a cozy ambience and style to your patio, and you’ll prefer the outdoors to the indoors.

Here are all your outdoor heating options, including patio heaters and outdoor fireplaces you can use to warm up your patio so you can get outside earlier and longer this year.

Heat Your Patio With Freestanding Infrared Patio Heaters
Warm Your Patio With Patio Heaters
If you’ve ever been on a restaurant patio, you’ve experienced the warmth of a freestanding infrared patio heater. They are tall, have a dome or panel, and usually run on electricity. You don’t need a special plug-in for freestanding patio heaters, as they just plug directly into a regular outlet.

You’ll find models of freestanding patio heaters less expensive than standard propane patio heaters. Because they run on electricity, a gust of wind can’t blow out the flames. Infrared heating is also safe, clean, and odorless, so you don’t have to worry about gas smells when you want to warm up your patio.

One of the best things about infrared patio heaters is that they are instant on – just flip the switch and you are warm. Freestanding patio heaters are a great option if you want to create a warm, bright atmosphere in the corner of your patio.

Having said that, some people prefer propane heaters, which use a propane tank in the bottom (like your grill) and draw heat from it when you need it.

Beautify Your Space With Outdoor Patio Heaters
If space saving is a consideration and you want to create warmth on your patio table, outdoor patio heaters are a great option. This patio heater radiates heat where you want it, and you can hang it on a chain like a lamp anywhere. To use it you just need to plug it into any outlet and you can find waterproof outdoor patio heaters that will be perfect to keep you warm on rainy, cold nights.

Enjoy the Warm Glow with Flame Patio Heaters
patio flame table
Who doesn’t love watching golden flames? There’s something relaxing about watching flames dance under the stars on a cold spring night, and you’ll enjoy that when you heat up your patio every day with a flamed patio heater experience.

Flame patio heaters run on a 20-pound propane tank and provide an average of 40,000 btu of heat anywhere on your patio. Some models have wheels so you can move them, and you can find flamed patio heaters with anti-tip options so you don’t have to worry about it breaking down if someone hits it.

If you have a smaller space, or you want a smaller outdoor space heater, you can opt for a fire bollard. In concrete fire columns, flames glow behind stone or decorative river rocks and double tempered glass. When you’re ready to go inside, there’s a snuff tool to douse the flames.

Snuggle in front of the patio fireplace
patio fireplace
If you want something more permanent on your patio, a patio fireplace is a great option. For example, if you want a focal point for your chairs, a patio fireplace is a great choice.

The patio fireplace looks just as good when you’re warming up as when it’s off. They have stainless steel burners and you can find designs with beautiful rust resistant cast aluminum and glass finishes. When they run on propane, you never see the tank because it’s stored under the table.

You can choose an outdoor patio fireplace in a style that reminds you of the fire pit you love to sit in on camping trips. Some models are perfect for toasting marshmallows or enjoying a cozy fire on a cold night.

If you don’t need a permit to burn wood in your backyard, you can bring a patio fireplace home and burn it with logs. All you have to do is add a few logs and some kindling and you’ll have a roaring fire in no time. Some models come with a heavy wood grill to protect your patio and a metal poker to light the fire. Can you imagine roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over a backyard fire? With a patio fireplace, it’s possible.

choose a small, simple fire bowl
fire bowl
When you want to feel a roaring fire and want a way to warm up a small space, a fire bowl is the perfect answer. You can think of them like a big candle, but instead of a wick, they burn gel fuel, so you can keep you warm for hours. There are several different styles of fire bowls that add warmth and elegance to your deck. If you place multiple braziers or fire poles on your patio or deck, you can spread enough heat for a crowd.