Electric Vs. Propane Heaters

Remember those great summer nights diningAdvantage Electricity
outdoors, or on your balcony staring at the nightSafety
sky? Those good times don\'t have to end, withSafety is very important to consider. Everyone
fall or into winter. An outdoor heater couldhas heard about potential problems with space
reinvigorate your business or add more nights onheaters. An electric outdoor heater easily wins this
your patio throughout the off seasons. There isbattle. Operation is easy. You do not have to
one problem. What kind of outdoor heater shouldworry about lighting an ignition light or leaving the
you but buy? Electric or Propane? Which is moregas on. If careless propane tanks can be very
effective? Do they both offer the same kind ofdangerous as they do house a volatile substance
heat? Which one is more economical? Luckily ourwithin.
product staff has taken the time to thoroughlyAdvantage: Electricity
research and test both sorts of heaters and areWhile electric out door heaters overpowered
only to happy to give you the breakdown onpropane with our comparison here are too
electric or propane. We tested two comparablerecommendations that will leave you warm on a
models to help you the consumer what choicecold night.
might be best. Please note that results may very
on different models.The APH-1100P NewAir Patio Heater Propane
RangeHeater
What\'s the point of buying an outdoor heatingLightweight and easily portable at only 15 pounds
lamp if it will not heat the surrounding areathe APH-1100P NewAir Patio Heater Propane
effectively? Purchase a heater that will thoroughlyHeater offers 11,000 BTU\'s. Less than two feet
warm the area and be space efficient at thetall this small patio heater can easily fit on your
same time. It would be a shame to exclude anyoutdoor patio table providing immediate heat.
guest or family member from heat because ofDon\'t worry about it getting to hot though, it has
poor planning. Most propane heaters have aadjustable heat control for your comfort.
slightly wider range then an electric heater. TheyIt is built to be safe and durable. It is both CE and
are able to spread out warmth more but alsoCSA certified. A safety tilt switch and
tend to be less focused.piezoelectric gas line are designed to keep you
Advantage: Propanesafe. Designed to be weather and rust proof, you
Costcan let it remain outside for extended periods of
Cost is an important factor when purchasing antime. It runs on both butane and gas, and gas
outdoor heater. You are not just paying for thehook up is easy.
heater itself but for its power or propane gas
tanks. Now prices will very on where you live.The EWTR890SP Vacation Day 1200 Watt
Some areas propane is cheaper then electricityElectric Table Heateris another lightweight table
while in others electricity might be cheaper.heating lamp. Its rustic design and 38 inch height
Generally speaking electricity has found to bewill fit perfectly on any outdoor table. It provides
cheaper then propane.a 12 foot warming circle with its 1200 Watt
Advantage: Electricity (Depending on location)Halogen bulb that produces 4,095 BTUs of heat.
Heat TypeVery safe it contains a simple plug in design,
Not all heat is the same. Believe it or not some isautomatic shut-off tilt feature and is CSA
more natural then others and even safer.certified. It is weather and rust resistant allowing
Electricity wins this battle. It is actually much moreyou to leave in outside without worrying about it.
reminiscent of the type of heat that comes fromIt\'s easy to assemble and you will never have to
the sun. It\'s more natural heat that won\'t leaveworry about it rusting.
you burned or dry.