Charmglow Patio Heater

So you think it's time to get a patio heater to extend the enjoyment of your patio area. Patio heaters can effectively extend summer months further into spring and autumn. There are a few different kinds of patio heaters available. Whether you're thinking about going with a Charmglow patio heater or something else, it's worth taking the time to consider all the different options available to you.

Most commercial patio heaters run on natural gas and are built to radiate heat in as circular a pattern as possible. Generally, outdoor patio heaters can raise temperatures from between ten and twenty-five degrees. Of course temperature increases more than this can be accomplished in smaller or more insulated areas.

Obviously, it will take more heat to heat larger areas. A good way to start figuring how much heat power you will need is to install a single gas heater in the centermost patio area and then add additional patio heaters as needed. If you have a small patio area, chances are you won't need more than one patio heater.

If you end up deciding that two or more patio heaters are needed for your outdoor gathering area, try to place them equidistant from each other, but also a distance away from the perimeters of an area. Basically, you want them to be centrally located, yet far enough away from each other that in concert, the patio heaters provide an even amount of heat.

There are newer features on many patio heaters today that allow for advanced customization. For example, not only do today's higher-tech patio heaters have thermostats built in, but can also be set to respond to the thermostat settings only during certain hours. You could set your Charmglow patio heater to sixty-five degrees, yet indicate that the unit should only maintain that temperature between the hours of seven and eight in the morning, as well as from six to ten in the evening.

With these kinds of advanced time control devices on patio heaters, it is possible to make your outdoor patio area comfortable for several more weeks or even months into the winter months. And with a thermostat and timer, you'll be able to heat your patio efficiently, as it will only be using power for the few hours a day that you have it set to run.

There are also infrared patio heaters that are powered with propane. These are very powerful patio heaters that put out as much as 50,000 BTUs per hour, or more. Generally, these types of heaters come with the option of a remote starter. These can be kind of fun and convenient, particularly if you live in a very cold area and don't want to have to get all bundled up just to turn the heat on.

For more information about Charmglow patio heaters and other specific brands and models, there are a number of consumer-oriented websites and comparison shopping services where you can find out more about the various features available from different patio heater manufacturers.