Patio Heating
Patio Heating in Phoenix, Arizona
Being Outside Is Always In
Here in the Phoenix area, we tolerate hot summers for the ultimate reward in outdoor living and entertaining: our mild autumn, winter and spring months. The eight months of glorious daytime temperatures are the reason so many of us stay in Phoenix, but mild daytime temperatures don’t always translate to comfortable evening temperatures.
Early morning and evening temperatures can plummet, which limits the time you can spend in your outdoor space. Installing a natural gas or electric patio heater will help you regulate the temperature in your outdoor space, which means you can really enjoy all Phoenix has to offer.
Types of Patio Heaters
Finding The Right Heater For The Right Space
When it comes to patio heaters, the best option will be the one that fits perfectly in the space you are trying to heat. Safety is always a part of this equation. Whether the area is covered and how the unit is powered are both factors that can influence your decision.
Electric Patio Heaters
Benefits
- Easy installation and re-purposing
- Cost effective, reliable form of heating
- Can be mounted on roof or wall to maximize floor space
Things to consider
- More expensive to operate than natural gas but less expensive to operate than the portable unit
- Will not operate during power shortages / outages
Natural Gas Patio Heaters
Benefits
- Lowest operational costs
- Readily available as a plumbed utility
- Provides more heating than electricity-fueled units
- Can be mounted on roof or wall to maximize floor space
Things to consider
- Provisions for gas plumbing required
- Heated areas must be well ventilated
Portable Heaters
Benefits
- Highly-portable, position it exactly where you want it
- No installation or assembly required
- Provides more heating than electricity-fueled units
Things to consider
- Highest running cost of the three options
- Requires floor space, cannot be mounted on the roof or walls
- Not ideal for large areas
Permanent – Mounted Heaters
Heating an enclosed area does not limit you to small, portable heaters, however. A wall or ceiling-mounted electric unit can be hardwired in for permanent use, especially if you know that your set-up will remain for an extended period of time.
This is also a great option for a smaller space. Just be sure that you maintain several feet (at least) of distance from the mounted unit and any other object for safety purposes.
Infrared Heaters
While larger gas heaters are common with outdoor areas, and smaller electric or portable gas heaters are ubiquitous to smaller spaces, the right heater placement will sufficiently warm the area and, more importantly, the people. The type of heat that is distributed is important as well, and our infrared heat works well for many reasons.
First, it provides radiant heat which transfers heat to people, as opposed to just the air surrounding it. Additionally, infrared heat doesn’t reduce the oxygen level in the room, doesn’t dry out your skin, generally warms you more quickly and efficiently, and it can even be healthier for you by improving your blood circulation.