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Shop the best deals on outdoor heaters. Create an account or log in for unadvertised sale prices for all of your patio heating needs, with no coupon needed. We do not collect sales tax for orders shipped to addresses outside of California when not required to by NEXUS rules. … read more

Alfresco Heating is once again in the running for Marin Magazine’s “Best of the County” contest in the Best Home Building Resources category. We’d love your support as we try to hold onto our winning title from last year. To keep the excitement glowing, we’re giving awa … 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

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

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

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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 a … 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

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