{"title":"Patio Heaters","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f5;border-left:4px solid #b8860b;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 22px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e · Free shipping over $99 · Price match · Expert install support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePatio Heaters — Outdoor Warmth, All Year Round\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFireplace Choice carries the deepest premium patio heater selection in North America — every model from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bromic-heating\"\u003eBromic\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/schwank-patio-heaters\"\u003eSchwank\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dimplex-outdoor-heaters\"\u003eDimplex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sunstar-patio-heaters\"\u003eSunStar\u003c\/a\u003e, and more. Electric infrared for covered patios, gas (NG\/LP) for open spaces, wall-mount for tight installs, portable for flexibility, and restaurant-grade commercial options for hospitality venues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop by Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-patio-heaters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Patio Heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — quiet, clean, covered-patio safe (2,000-6,000W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gas-patio-heaters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas Patio Heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — maximum heat output for open patios (25,000-50,000+ BTU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wall-mount-patio-heaters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall-Mount Patio Heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — save floor space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-patio-heaters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Patio Heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — no install required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/commercial-patio-heaters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Patio Heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — restaurant-grade durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop by Brand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bromic-heating\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBromic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — premium design (Platinum, Tungsten, Eclipse, Cobalt, Marine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/schwank-patio-heaters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchwank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — restaurant-grade gas (SupremeSchwank up to 50,000 BTU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dimplex-outdoor-heaters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimplex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — DIR Series electric, DGR propane portable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sunstar-patio-heaters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunStar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — SGL Glass Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Selector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovered patio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric (Bromic Platinum or Tungsten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen patio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas (Bromic Platinum 500 or Schwank SupremeSchwank)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestaurant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schwank gas or Bromic Platinum 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool deck\/coastal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromic Platinum Marine 316 SS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo install needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromic Eclipse Portable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead our buying guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-patio-heaters-for-2026-electric-vs-gas-comparison-guide\"\u003e9 Best Patio Heaters of 2026\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/bromic-vs-infratech-vs-schwank-best-patio-heater-brand-comparison-2026\"\u003eBromic vs Infratech vs Schwank Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the best patio heater for 2026?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most upscale residential covered patios: Bromic Platinum Smart-Heat Electric. For large open patios or restaurants: Schwank SupremeSchwank Gas (50,000 BTU). For best value premium electric: Bromic Tungsten 6000W. See our full guide for category winners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElectric or gas patio heater — which is better?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectric for covered patios (quiet, no fumes, safe for enclosed spaces, lower operating cost). Gas for open patios and restaurants (higher BTU output, performs better in wind and cold). If your space is covered, choose electric; if open, choose gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many BTUs or watts do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectric: 2,300W covers 100-150 sq ft; 4,500W covers 200-250 sq ft; 6,000W covers 250+ sq ft. Gas: 25,000 BTU covers ~200 sq ft; 40,000 BTU covers ~300 sq ft; 50,000+ BTU covers ~400 sq ft. Increase capacity for cold climates or open spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best patio heater for 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For most upscale residential covered patios: Bromic Platinum Smart-Heat Electric. For large open patios or restaurants: Schwank SupremeSchwank Gas (50,000 BTU). For best value premium electric: Bromic Tungsten 6000W. See our full guide for category winners.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Electric or gas patio heater — which is better?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Electric for covered patios (quiet, no fumes, safe for enclosed spaces, lower operating cost). Gas for open patios and restaurants (higher BTU output, performs better in wind and cold). If your space is covered, choose electric; if open, choose gas.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many BTUs or watts do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Electric: 2,300W covers 100-150 sq ft; 4,500W covers 200-250 sq ft; 6,000W covers 250+ sq ft. Gas: 25,000 BTU covers ~200 sq ft; 40,000 BTU covers ~300 sq ft; 50,000+ BTU covers ~400 sq ft. Increase capacity for cold climates or open spaces.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/7265\/7497\/collections\/Patio_Heater.jpg?v=1707935099","url":"https:\/\/www.fireplacechoice.com\/collections\/patio-heaters.oembed","provider":"Fireplace Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}