Propane & Natural Gas Heaters: Two Great Ways to Make the Most of the Season

Spring 2022 has just begun, and like many of us, you might be eagerly checking the weather forecasts, hoping for your ideal climate. With advanced outdoor heaters from AEI, however, you don’t have to wait. You can create your perfect weather right on your very own porch.

No matter whether you’re looking to expand or improve a commercial, communal, residential, or other type of space, there’s a wide variety of outdoor heaters available to suit your needs. Here, we’ll explore the numerous ways you can use propane and natural gas-powered outdoor heaters to extend pleasant times throughout the day and throughout the year, ensuring maximum comfort.

Propane & Natural Gas Heaters: Two Great Ways to Maximize Your Outdoor Comfort

Isn’t modern technology amazing? Today’s patio heaters have been around for over half a century, but they’ve come a long way. Anyone can now enjoy practical, powerful, and affordable patio heating that’s safe to use all year round.

Patio Heater Fundamentals

Our heaters come in various shapes and power sources to match any space or usage scenario. The best heater for you will depend on the availability of natural gas in your area, the size and layout of the space to be heated, and the intended users of the device.

Shape

As mentioned earlier, patio heaters come in tall, mushroom-shaped designs as well as box-shaped ones. Mushroom heaters should ideally be placed centrally to cover a broader area, while box heaters should be positioned peripherally and directed toward the area you wish to heat.

Fuel Source

We offer heaters fueled by propane, natural gas, and electricity. All three fuel types are cost-effective, efficient, and widely accessible. In rare instances, one fuel type may be harder to find in certain areas, but this is typically not the case. If natural gas isn’t available in your location, propane is usually readily accessible, and vice versa. However, in most places, both will be easily obtainable. You may need to consult with your local utility provider to have a natural gas line installed.

Propane

Popular, powerful, and abundant, commercial and residential propane heaters utilize liquid propane tanks stored onboard, making them portable. You can purchase or refill propane tanks directly from suppliers or find them at many local gas stations and retail outlets.

The major advantage of propane is its portability. Since the heaters carry their own fuel tank, they can be easily moved to provide heat wherever and whenever needed. This flexibility allows for versatile placement and use.

Another key benefit of propane heaters is their ease of storage. They can be kept in a secure, insulated storage space, making maintenance simpler. If repairs are necessary, they can be carried out indoors, such as in a garage or workshop. While operating and changing tanks on an outdoor portable heater may require some practice, once mastered, it becomes straightforward. If you’re setting up a new tank for the first time, a professional technician might assist you.

Propane heaters can be either box-shaped or mushroom-shaped. They can be mounted on a permanent or mobile pedestal, overhead, or even on a wall.

Natural Gas

Natural gas-powered heaters must be physically connected to a line that runs underground. This means these units cannot be portable. The main advantage of natural gas heaters is their stability and user-friendliness once installed. Simply turn them on, and you’ll enjoy the warmth.

Natural gas heaters are available in both mushroom and box shapes. They can be mounted on poles, walls, or overhead. Overhead natural gas heaters are particularly beneficial since they can warm a large area without obstructing space.

Since natural gas heaters are permanently fixed due to their connection to the gas line, their placement is limited. If your gas line doesn’t reach the desired installation spot, you’ll need to have an extension installed. However, this limitation can easily be resolved by adding a propane-powered unit to your collection.

Natural Gas & Propane Brands We Offer

At AEI Corporation, we only stock products from the top manufacturers in the outdoor heater industry. Our selection includes models from the following reputable and proven brands:

• Patio Comfort
• Sunglo
• Sunpak

These companies are leaders in innovation, elegance, efficiency, and power within the patio heater market. They maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. Moreover, their heaters are aesthetically pleasing and guaranteed to add value and functionality to any space they are installed in.

We’ve received inquiries from several natural gas and liquefied petroleum (LP) heater manufacturers, but only these three brands meet our stringent quality criteria. Visit their product pages today to learn more about investing in premium patio heaters.