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Alfresco Heating has the last Patio Comfort PC02 patio heaters, a tariffs casualty. Built to outlast and outperform the disposable patio heaters commonly found everywhere, the Patio Comfort PC02s deliver reliable warmth season after season. Quantities are limited—once the … read more

Alfresco Heating is excited to announce that we were awarded Elite Retailer/Dealer status by Infratech, in addition to being the first Infratech Pro Installer in the Nation. What this means to you is any Infratech patio heater or controller purchase from Alfresco Heating automatically receives an a … read more

If you’re a restaurant owner looking to grow revenue without expanding walls, your outdoor space could be your biggest untapped asset. With Alfresco Heating's Restaurant ROI Calculator, you can estimate how much additional profit heated outdoor dining can generate for your business. In just a … read more

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your outdoor heating setup or expanding your patio space before the busy holiday season, now’s the time to act. Through December 31, 2025, Alfresco Heating customers can get 0% interest for 90 days when financing through Credit Key. APPLY FOR CR … read more

Alfresco Heating is proud to be the first company in the nation to earn the title of Infratech Pro Installer. At Alfresco Heating, we don’t just install patio heaters — we create year-round comfort. Now, every one of our technicians is officially an Infratech Pro Installer, bri … read more

For many parts of the country, summer means your patio heaters will see little use. Neglecting them during the off-season can lead to rust, clogs, and costly repairs when cooler nights return. Follow Alfresco Heating’s Portable Patio Heater Summer Maintenance Checklist to maximize your patio h … read more

Best of the County! Alfresco Heating was voted the best Home Building Resources in Marin Magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Best of the County! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for us —this honor is truly a reflection of your trust of Alfresco Heating, which brings you Outd … read more

Buy now, pay over time for business purchases. Alfresco Heating has partnered with Credit Key to give you accessible, flexible payment options to manage cash flow. Get an instant line of credit* and pay it back on your terms—from Net 30 up to 12 months. LEARN MORE APPLY NOW © 2025 Alfresc … read more

There is a trend towards electrification. In some large-scale operations it is challenging to provide electric infrastructure for high-consuming appliances. Heat-generating appliances such as furnaces, boilers, and patio heaters require a lot of British Thermal Units (BTUs). Other high-consuming e … read more

This flush-mounted patio heater is an example of method 1 (one ceiling patio heater placed in between two sofas). A single outdoor heater angled straight down can be effective in this orientation Patio heaters, with direct sight lines from the orange glow of the heaters’ surfaces to the loung … read more

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website, GrillsBBQs.com. We are opening the store with PGS brand grills. Their biggest selling products are their commercial timer grills. They also manufacture high-end built-in, freestanding and post mount grills. PGS grill materials are chos … read more

The Bay Area's best outdoor heating installation and service company got their newest van wrapped. Alfresco's vans are still fully stocked with patio heater repair parts so that your high-quality outdoor heaters get repaired in one trip. And you can still trust your installations to Alfresco Heat … read more

“Gas or electric?” That's often the first question people ask when planning a permanent patio heater installation. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. More often than not, homeowners choose electric outdoor heaters while restaurants, clubs, and hotels choose gas outside heaters.  … read more

You come into a cold outdoor space and want to heat it quickly. Once the heaters warm up the furniture and patio or deck, the area will be more comfortable for you and your guests. Every outdoor heating installation is different and requires custom solutions. Permanent patio heating is a signific … read more

When you have a ceiling or pergola, investing in a permanent-patio-heater installation is a great move. Restaurants see returns from the convenience, reliability, lower footprint, and lower fuel costs of permanent patio heaters, as compared to portable propane heaters. Homeowners increase their a … read more