Which patio heater to choose?
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If you want to optimally enjoy your garden or heat the terrace of your catering business, then a heater is of course essential! This ensures that you and your guests can enjoy pleasant warmth outside!
If you are considering purchasing a patio heater, then you come You soon discover that there is a lot of choice! To find the best patio heater for you, it is important that you take a number of points into account. It is important to make the right choice between an electric patio heater or a gas patio heater. This depends entirely on your preference, but also on the space you would like to heat.
We are happy to explain to you what things you need to pay attention to to find the right patio heater!
Determine the type of terrace for the patio heaters
To find a suitable patio heater, it is important to look at the type of patio you would like to heat. One heater is better suited for an open terrace than another. We are happy to help you with this!
With an open terrace (with one or more open sides) there is often some wind or draft, which is why it is important to take this into account when purchasing a patio heater. It is recommended to choose a patio heater with short-wave infrared radiation. These provide radiant heat and not only heat the air, but also the objects nearby! Choose a high power with this electric heater, so that there is pleasant warmth in the room. In an open space you can also opt for gas patio heaters.
If you would like to heat an enclosed space, you can opt for electric patio heaters with a medium or long wave. Long wave heaters mainly heat the air, if there is a lot of wind the heat will be lost. It is very important to know that you should not use a gas patio heater on a closed patio or covered patio.
The difference between an electric patio heater and a gas heater
You can choose a heater that runs on both gas and electricity. If you choose one of the gas heaters, this model is more flexible because you can easily move it to another room. This is because you do not need to be connected to electricity, but you do need a gas bottle for heating. With the gas heaters you also add extra atmosphere to the terrace because of the flame.
The standing gas heater may seem unstable, but the gas bottle ensures stability. Just like the fact that this patio heater has tip-over protection. If the heater falls over, the gas supply will be stopped.
You can also opt for an electric patio heater, which always needs power to ensure pleasant warmth under a veranda. The advantage of an electric patio heater is that it is easy to use, you can often even operate it with a remote control. With electric heaters you can enjoy the direct heat under your canopy.
Of course, patio heaters also emit light, which produces an orange-red glow, which not everyone likes. If you choose a gas patio heater, you will have the least trouble. If you still want an electric heater, it is best to choose a low glare lamp.
The model for your best patio heater
If you choose an electric patio heater, you also have a choice of model. You can find the electric heaters in a hanging or freestanding model. You can therefore hang the electric heater, for example above the location of a lounge set. The advantage of the hanging patio heaters is that they take up little or no space, but do heat the permanent seating area!
You can often mount the hanging patio heater on the ceiling, but there are also models for the wall. If you want to change the location of the hanging patio heater, you can also place it under a parasol or party tent.
The electric heaters but also the gas heaters are also available in a standing model. This makes it easy to move the standing patio heater. You must provide a power point for the electric patio heating.
The best heater depends on your preference and the type of room you want to heat. Choose a standing patio heater if you want to use the patio heater in multiple places, but for a permanent seating area you can opt for hanging patio heaters.
The points of interest at a glance!
To find the best patio heater for you, it is important that you take into account:
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The type of terrace you want to heat.
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The choice for gas patio heaters or electric patio heaters.
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The model, a standing patio heater or a hanging patio heater.
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The amount of light that the heater emits.
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The power and costs (consumption).
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The design of the heater.
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The total purchase costs of the heaters.
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Do you prefer an open fire and a wood-fired patio heater? With us you can also choose fire stoves so that you can light a lovely fire yourself for pleasant warmth.
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