If you are like most restaurant and bar owners, you hate to see the summer end. Too often the beginning of autumn means the end of your patio business.
However, the addition of commercial patio heaters might be just what you need to get a few more weeks of patio business. When you are purchasing a commercial patio heater there are few things to consider including safety, style and efficiency.
Safety First
Of course your customers' safety comes first. Luckily, there are a number of quality commercial patio heaters that were designed with safety in mind.
Most commercial propane patio heaters are equipped with safety features like a safety tilt switch, which automatically turns the unit off if it is tipped over. You also should look for a commercial propane patio heater that has a burner system with 100 percent safety shut-off.
A Stylish Commercial Patio Heater
It is possible to find a stylish commercial patio heater that won't compromise your restaurants decor. There are many quality commercial patio heaters that are available in a number of colors and finishes like stainless steel and copper that can even enhance the look of your patio. |  |
How Well Do They Work?
Commercial gas patio heaters can be extremely effective and efficient. Fueled by natural gas or propane, commercial patio heaters warm people and objects around them, not the air.
While its effectiveness depends on the wind, humidity and other weather conditions most standing commercial patio heaters provide warmth to a 20-foot radius. For an even better distribution of heat, consider purchasing a commercial patio heater that features more than one reflector.
Budget Talk
While many commercial outdoor heaters come in at about $500, you can find a quality commercial patio heater for approximately $300. Cost varies based on style and features. For example, the Endless Summer ES2300 Commercial Patio Heater, which features the safety tilt switch, multi-spark ignition and is finished in stainless steel, comes in at about $500. However, the Endless Summer 233010 is a more basic model that is priced just over $300.
