Patio Heater News

Renowned Schwank Gas Outdoor Heaters  Create a cozy atmosphere, making outdoor gatherings more enjoyable. For a limited time only, select free: Brackets & gas hose with any phantomSchwank patio heater purchase Brackets, transformer & gas hose with supremeSchwank patio heater purch … 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 lounge … 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

Whether you’re at home on your own patio or offering an alfresco dining experience for your restaurant customers, patio heaters are an essential part of providing a warm, welcoming experience. Portable patio heaters work well in uncovered areas and also can provide the lowest start-up cost f … read more

From a customer: “We own three outdoor heat lamps; two of which do not work. The last time I used them I got them to start but then they quickly died. I tried the removal of the top and blowing air through the pilot area. It didn’t work. I think it is a lack of propane going up from the tank t … read more

There are many advantages to outdoor heating, but if you own or manage a restaurant or any other kind of hospitality establishment, the bottom line is earning a return on investment (ROI). The good news is that the return is clear, in fact, we’ve got three good reasons for you to invest in outdoo … read more

What do the terms “infrared heat” and “true infrared” really mean?  Many people think that only electric patio heaters provide infrared heat and that gas patio heaters don’t. We have even read articles that state, falsely, that gas patio heaters only heat the air and that electric patio he … read more

The Alfresco Heating team recently completed a 24 gas-patio-heater installation for Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, California. This popular brewery selected Alfresco Heating to warm their newly remodeled back patio and live-music venue, while their customers quaff cold IPAs in all weat … read more

The lifespan of your propane patio heater depends on its quality. Consider the following key points when purchasing patio heaters for longevity:If the price is cheap, it is also probably cheaply made and designed to potentially last one season of regular use. If you are lucky, you can maybe get t … read more

If you’re shopping for outdoor heaters you may have some concern about their effect on the planet. Patio heaters heat the outdoors, consequently there is an environmental impact from using them. But how significant is the impact, what methods of outdoor heating have the most and least environment … read more