| There are a wide variety of types of patio | | | | Since these types of heaters run on electricity |
| heaters besides the traditional cone designs. Even | | | | there is no need to go out and buy fuel tanks or |
| then there are also a variety of types of fuel | | | | worry about gas leaks that other heaters can |
| sources for each. One type of heater is the | | | | cause. |
| electric infrared patio heater. It offers some | | | | Certain models can even be used safely indoors |
| advantages that others do not. | | | | but it's best to check and be completely sure it's |
| Infrared heat tends to work a bit differently than | | | | made for home indoor use first. |
| other forms of heat. Infrared heat will head up | | | | The disadvantage of an outdoor infrared heater is |
| the objects that it's pointed at. This means that if | | | | that the heat won't be circular like with other |
| you are sitting within line of site of the heat | | | | patio heaters. It will have to be off to one side |
| source, you will start to feel warm. Others types | | | | pointing the heat in one direction as opposed to |
| of heaters will heat up all the air. In a patio setting | | | | going in all directions. Another disadvantage is that |
| infrared heat makes sense especially if you have | | | | the bulbs at some point in time may have to be |
| lots of wind that would blow the warmed air | | | | replaced. Many bulbs work for about 4000 hours |
| away. | | | | which is the equivalent of two working years |
| Infrared patio heaters can come on stands or can | | | | meaning the heater will probably wear out before |
| even be hung on the wall. Look for ones that | | | | needing a new bulb, but it's still a good idea to |
| have both options giving you the best of both | | | | know where you can buy a replacement bulb. |
| worlds. | | | | |