11 Best Outdoor Heaters for Your Patio

This lovely pyramid style propane heater will bring elegance and function to your outdoor living area. It gives off 40,000 BTUs of heat with a quartz glass tube and showy fire display.

This heater has a durable and attractive stainless steel finish. Its ignition system is reliable and worry-free, turning on with just the touch of a button. The heater has wheels on the bottom for easy mobility, and a built-in safety shut off system in case it is tilted or tips over. It is unlikely to tip over though, because of the bottom-heavy pyramid-shaped design.

This quartz tube open flame heater from Golden Flame is the top of the line for propane patio heaters. It has a stylsh, timeless design that is also practical and sturdy.

The pyramid shape prevents tipping, but there is also a built in safety shut off feature in case the unit does tip over. This heater comes in multiple different configurations. You can choose a dark mocha brown color or stainless steel, and you can also choose whether it is powered by propane tank or natural gas line. This heater puts of 41,000 BTUs of heat and the flame in the quartz tube is a beautiful display.

For parties and gatherings, a heater with a table attached to it is a nice way to add a focal point to your evening.

This 87 inch tall patio heater has an attractive hammered bronze powder coated finish. It also has wheels for easy mobility. The round table is adjustable. This heater has a high heat output of 48,000 BTUs and has an access door for easily installing your propane tank. It also comes with a one year warranty.

This electric parasol heater is designed to work in combination with a patio umbrella in order to heat the seating area underneath. This heater can heat up to 15 square feet of space, using three bulbs and also radiating heat down from the umbrella itself.

This heater is safe for both indoor and outdoor use, and runs on 1500W. It is waterproof and provides heat instantly with no warm up time required.

This stylish propane patio heater is commercial quality, but also very effective for home use. It is crafted of premium steel and aluminum in a pyramid style for maximum heat output. The heater is 7’6″ tall and has a dancing flame inside of the tube that makes it a real show piece.

This heater is rust, fade and corrosion resistant and can stand up to harsh weather, bright sun and even abrasive sea air. This heater also has a built in safety valve that automaticaly shuts off if it is tilted or tipped over. The heating column is surrounded by protective metal mesh, and it is operated by a pilot light for easy and safe starting and shut down.

This striking wood pellet patio heater is the biggest and best heater on this list, providing 90,000 BTUs of heat. It runs on wood pellets, which are cheaper than propane and can be purchased at any hardware store.

This heater has a 12 foot heating radius and can cover 450 square feet. Unlike propane heaters, wood pellet heaters provide head to toe heat. This is a gravity fed, non electric system that is freestanding and easy to set up. It is so efficient and hot burning that it does not put off smoke either.

This bestselling propane heater from AmazonBasics has all of the features you need without any fluff.

It is inexpsnvie yet effective, and comes in eight color and finish combinations to match any decor. This heater has a durable powder coated finish to withstand any weather conditions, and puts off a heat output of 46,000 BTUs. The Piezo ignition is easy to start and reliable. This heater also has a safety shut off valve in case it ever tips over.

If you want to avoid propane, a wood pellet patio heater is another option that is highly effective and easy to use.

This heater puts out an incredible 72,000 BTUs of heat and is much cheaper to run than propane heaters. It has a 10 foot heating radius for a 300 square foot area. Unlike propane heaters, wood pellet heaters provide head to toe heat.

This heater puts of virtually no smoke, even though it is burning wood pellets, because it is so efficient. You can purchase wood pellets at most hardware stores.

This extra large Sunjoy heater is an excellent choice for your home, with high heat output and a low price.

This model has wheels for easy mobility. It is constructed of heavy duty iron at the base and stainless steel on top for maximum durability. The finish is stylish and sleek hammered bronze and the heater measures 88″ tall.

This heater puts out 47,000 BTUs of heat and has a range of 9.5 feet diameter. It also has a safety shut off valve in case it tips over.

If you want more direct heat for a smaller seating area, a tabletop patio heater is the perfect solution. This heater is 38 inches tall and CSA apptoved. It has a stainless steel finish for style and durability, and has anti-tilt safety features within the design.

This small heater is still very effective with a heat output of 11,000 BTUs. It is powered by either a 1lb or 20lb propane tank, with the adapter hose sold separately. This heater comes with a one year warranty.

For partially enclosed or small sized patios, this hanging electric heater is an effective solution. This heater is quiet running and has two power settings for high or low heat. It can heat up to 12 square feet. It is easy to assemble and hang, and lightweight so you can hang it from your porch ceiling. This heater is safe nd produces no odors or fumes. It has a pull cord to turn on and off, and provdes 5100 BTUs of heat for a lifespan of 8,000 hours. This heater comes with a one year warranty.