| Outdoor heaters are becoming more and more | | | | be a problem, climbing into the burner orifices and |
| popular in residential settings. Once, generally | | | | the pilot light. Fingerprints can burn into the |
| found only in restaurant settings, outdoor heaters | | | | mushroom reflector surface. When not using your |
| are now big hits in middle class neighborhoods, as | | | | mushroom outdoor heater, be sure to store it |
| well. | | | | away and/or place a heater cover over it. |
| Are you considering purchasing outdoor heaters | | | | · Mushroom/umbrella outdoor heaters put |
| for your own home? Before you do so, learn | | | | out more heat than directional outdoor heaters, |
| more about the pros and cons associated with | | | | but directional outdoor heaters can easily be |
| outdoor heaters, as well as some tips. | | | | mounted to many different surfaces, making |
| · Compared to outdoor fire pits and | | | | them easy to set up and use. They are not |
| chimneas, outdoor heaters release fewer | | | | affected by wind. They cost less, and bugs are |
| emissions. Also, after sitting around an outdoor | | | | not so much of a problem with them. |
| heater all night, neither you nor your guests will | | | | · An outdoor heater with wheels is much |
| smell like a campfire! | | | | easier to move around than one without wheels! |
| · Also compared to outdoor fire pits, | | | | · If you already have a natural gas line in |
| outdoor fireplaces, and chimneas, there are more | | | | your home, you may consider setting up a natural |
| ongoing costs associated with outdoor heaters. | | | | gas outdoor heater directly to it. Of course, if you |
| -- If you have a gas outdoor heater, you must | | | | do so, you will have fewer options as to which |
| pay for refills of gas. | | | | area of your patio you can heat up. |
| -- Electric heaters require the quartz to replaced | | | | · When deciding what type of outdoor |
| about every 7 years (and your electricity bill will | | | | heater to get - butane, propane, natural gas, etc. - |
| go up). | | | | consider first where the closest suppliers are to |
| -- Also, there are more maintenance fees | | | | you. Choose whatever type will be most |
| associated with both outdoor heaters and electric | | | | convenient. |
| heaters. Although they are durable, it is still much | | | | · You will find multiple uses for any |
| easier to break a patio heater than an outdoor | | | | outdoor heater you choose to buy: |
| fireplace! | | | | -- Set one up outside so that smokers do not |
| · Mushroom or umbrella outdoor heaters | | | | feel too shunned or cold when they must step |
| are most effective if there is no wind. A little bit | | | | outside for a smoke. |
| of wind can make a big difference on how warm | | | | -- Make sure that outside barbecues and parties |
| the area surrounding the heater is. Also, with gas | | | | can last longer, with guests feeling comfortable. |
| heaters, wind can make flame move toward and | | | | -- Extend the length of seasons that you can use |
| damage internal components. | | | | your porch - start using your porch earlier in the |
| · To avoid problems with wind, it is best | | | | spring and later in the fall. Be sure that cool |
| to set up your outdoor heater near walls, fences, | | | | summer evenings are heated as well. |
| and overhangs (making sure to still keep it at | | | | -- Use your outdoor heater in the morning when |
| least 2 feet from walls and ceilings - read the | | | | you want to sit outside, breath in the fresh |
| warning and instructions before setting up the | | | | morning air, and drink your coffee. |
| heater.) | | | | -- Turn on your outdoor heater when you are |
| · Mushroom heaters are good because | | | | completing outdoor projects - you do not want to |
| they reflect the heat down and out, where you | | | | accidentally pound your hand with a hammer |
| want it to be. But moisture (especially salt air or | | | | because your fingers were too numb to grip it |
| chlorine air) can be hard on them. Buts can also | | | | properly! |