Outdoor Commercial Patio Heaters

1. Commercial patio heaters are a valuable asset for bar and restaurant owners. The heaters keep their customers cozy and comfortable on chilly spring or fall evenings.

2. Customers of a bar or restaurant who smoke and are forced outside because of smoking bans will benefit from a warm stainless steel patio heater.

3. Patio heaters can prompt existing customers to return and can lure new customers, thus helping to combat falling revenues that typically occur during the colder months.

4. Commercial patio heaters are durable, portable, and produce inviting warmth. The Endless Summer Quick-Ship Commercial Patio Heater, for example, creates a 15- to 20-foot circle of heat.

5. Patio heaters are most often fueled by natural gas, propane, and electricity. Choosing a natural gas patio heater is most preferred, because there is no need to refill a tank.

6. Safety concerns are addressed by patio heater manufacturers. Many models include automatic shutoff features.

7. When considering the purchase of a commercial patio heater, look at the BTU rating. The average patio heater BTU is 45,000, enough for a 20-foot heat circle.

8. If a propane patio heater has to be moved, select one with wheels. The wheels on most propane patio heaters are hidden, thus they don't detract from the unit's appearance.

9. Patios or beer gardens can be affected by wind, which lessens the effectiveness of a standing patio heater. Screens, fences, or other wind breaks will remedy that.

10. Whether you select natural gas, propane, or electric patio heaters, you'll want to map out the coverage areas to ensure that the correct number of heaters is purchased.