The best patio heaters for your garden

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Best patio heater

by Lily Anderson |
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Sadly Summer has well and truly come to an end. But fear not, with this selection of Patio heaters you can continue entertaining outside through autumn right into the cold depths of winter.

Patio heaters come in all shapes and sizes – from wall-mounted options to freestanding pyramid-shaped ones. Whether you’re looking for something portable, stylish or high-tech we’ve found something for everyone.

Get the bug repellents at the ready as we round up our favourite patio heaters and reasons why we think you need them to spruce up your garden.

Check out our picks of the best patio heaters out there

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The Best Patio Heaters

Prem-I-Air Wall Mounted Quartz Patio Heater1 of 6

Prem-I-Air Wall Mounted Quartz Patio Heater

**Need to know:**This heater is electric. Size: 52.5 x 26 x 23cm. There is no condensation, gas or fumes.We love: That this is easy to assemble and put up around the garden. Review: "Brilliant patio heater, lovely and warm once the sun goes down."

Outdoor Electric Patio Heater2 of 6
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Outdoor Electric Patio Heater

**Need to know:**This heater is electric. Length of cord: 150cm.Wattage: 1500 Watts.Size: H 26 x W 42 x D 42cm. Made from: Aluminium.**We love:**Its chic design, which has been made to distribute heat evenly.Review:"Really great heater gives out a lot of heat great for over the garden table or in our summer house we love it."

BU-KO Outdoor Patio Gas Heater3 of 6

BU-KO Outdoor Patio Gas Heater

**Need to know:**This heater is gas powered. Comes with a gas regulator and regulator hose. Size: Almost 7.5 ft - wow!Doesn't include the LPG tank.**We love:**The wow-factor you get from the pyramid-shape and open flame.Review:"Just as everyone else states regarding erecting the heater it took me around I'd say the 5 hour mark as many of the instructions are in my opinion missing or in the wrong order."The heat output is good and does look pretty classy. I would recommend this heater as it does a Good job, I'm no novice at putting bits together but this was a challenge, I'd give plenty of time."

HEATSURE Garden Outdoor Quartz 2KW Electric Patio Heater4 of 6

HEATSURE Garden Outdoor Quartz 2KW Electric Patio Heater

**Need to know:**It has a two-metre power cord.Can heat an area of up to 15 square meters. Size: Adjustable height - 130-210cmThree heat settings: (650W, 1350W, 2000W);**We love:**How easy this patio heater is to assemble - you'll be able to use it in no time at all. Review:"Does exactly what it says in the tin! It heats up fairly quickly, the base is sturdy and gives off a nice wee heat. The only downside is the short cable, this is slightly restrictive, however this was easily fixed with an extension cable."

KETTLER Kalos Copper Lantern Electric Patio Heater5 of 6

KETTLER Kalos Copper Lantern Electric Patio Heater

**Need to know:Comes fully assembled. Power output of 1500W.Comes with a sturdy steel construction and safety tilt mechanism. Size: 73 x 29 x 22.5cmWe love:**How this just blends in with the garden furniture. It also comes fully assembled, so there are no worries about assembling yourself.Review:"Well made. Nice heat for those nearby. Looks great in the garden. The light it gives off creates a great atmosphere and environment."

Swan Wall Mounted 1.8kw Patio Heater6 of 6

Swan Wall Mounted 1.8kw Patio Heater

**Need to know:**The heater is both wall and ceiling mountable.It has an output of 1800W.Remote control included.Has an 1.8 metre power supply cord.size: 16 x 74 x 17cm.**What we love:**The versatility of this heater. It can be placed on both wall and ceiling. The remote control also makes it easy to use.Review:**"**All as expected. A Little confused by the photo showing vertical mounting but the instructions requiring mounting 1.8m above the ground."

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Have you treated yourself to that patio heater you've always wanted? Then you've probably got some questions you want answering. Instead of spending hours asking Alexa or googling your way to the answers, we've pulled together a quick Q&A guide to help.

Patio heater FAQs

Are electric patio heaters expensive to run?

According to an article written by thisismoney.co.uk, it should cost you approximately £200 a year. The article says, "Let's take the 2000w - or 2kW - top level setting. This will cost roughly 31p an hour to run, based on the average UK tariff. If you have this on in an evening for three hours, this would mean nearly £1 of usage.

"Using your example of 12 hours a week, it would cost £3.72. Over the course of the year, this would equate to just shy of £200."

Can patio heaters be used in the rain?

Did you know that some patio heaters can get wet, and others can't? When you're looking to buy a patio heater, make sure you do your research. Not sure whether yours can be out in the rain? Then check the instruction manual when your heater arrives.

How many patio heaters do I need?

This depends on how big your garden is. For an average size garden, one patio heater should be enough to warm up a seating area.

Can a patio heater be used indoors?

We would not recommend using a patio heater indoors. If you buy a patio heater that uses gas, if used in a confined space like your house, garage or caravan, you could put yourself and others at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Are patio heaters safe to use?

Anything that uses heat or open flames will come with a risk. Make sure to keep this away from flammable materials such as rugs and a good distance from walls and ceilings. For more information visit patioheaterexpert.com.

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