4 Reasons To Buy American-Made Outdoor Heaters

4 Reasons To Buy American-Made Outdoor Heaters

Posted by Alfresco Heating on Jun 1st 2022

It isn’t common that you see many products made in the USA these days, especially with a global economy and cheaper labor in other countries like China. But for many consumers “Made in USA” holds the mark of quality, boasting a better reputation than products produced overseas. This tends to hold true in the outdoor heating industry as well. We share some of the top reasons that make American-made patio heaters a great choice, along with a few of our bestsellers.

Avoid Global Supply Chain Challenges

While the world economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions continue to be a major challenge which has impacted many industries including ours. Workforce and labor shortages, production delays, and several other factors are all affecting this and as a result, some outdoor heaters have had major delays in delivery. In some cases, when purchasing patio heaters made in the USA, they will ship out quicker and you can avoid global supply chain issues which include having to wait weeks or even months for your order to arrive. Check with us on what we have currently in stock and lead times.

Better for the Environment

Buying from American manufacturers creates a lower carbon footprint than buying overseas, because less fuel is used to transport these goods (meaning fewer emissions are released into the air when shipping these patio heaters to their domestic destinations). Because of this, buying made-in-America products is usually more eco-friendly and sustainable.

Help Create Jobs and Boost the Economy

When you buy products made in the USA, you’re supporting companies that provide jobs for Americans and boost the national economy. Domestic manufacturers are required to comply with American labor laws and stricter manufacturing requirements as well as higher federal and state regulations than those overseas.

High Standard for Quality Control and Communication

While in some cases it can be cheaper to buy products mass produced from foreign manufacturers, in some cases the quality, safety, and communication may be lacking. When buying American-made, you can expect a high standard for quality control. Communication with our American patio heater manufacturers is generally in English, in similar time zones, and the companies have a greater understanding of American consumers’ needs.

American-Made Outdoor Heaters We Recommend

We proudly carry a variety of patio heaters made in the USA from several brands including Calcana, Infratech, SunGlo, SunPak, SunStar, and Twin Eagles. Here are a few bestsellers we recommend that would make the perfect pairing to BBQs, fireworks, and all your other outdoor 4th of July festivities.

SunGlo’s A270SS Stainless Steel Patio Heater is the top of the line in portable propane patio heaters. The A270 model (which also comes in black) are the only portable propane patio heaters made in the USA, specifically in California. The stainless steel model is considered the commercial standard due to its durability. Many of our customers in the restaurant industry have found these patio heaters to last for many years or decades. Repair parts are generally available when needed, and customers can rest assured knowing they are not sending heaters to landfills like their inexpensive, disposable counterparts, often seen at low prices at big box stores.

SunPak’s S34-TSR (Twin Stage Remote) Patio Heater is also made in California, USA. This high-low gas heater has two settings: 34,000 BTU Hi. 25,000 BTU Low. It is made of type 304 stainless steel and comes with a stainless steel mounting kit, plug-in power adapter, and both a hand-held and a wall-mount remote control.

Infratech’s CD6024 (21-4300) 61" Stainless 6000 Watt Patio Heater is part of the brand’s Contemporary Design Series and has a slick, modern look, making it an ideal patio heater for high visibility spaces. It’s made in California, USA. With this 6000 watt dual-element electric patio heater, you get heat output comparable to (or even greater than) an overhead gas patio heater. Infratech patio heaters are available in several choices of color. There is a 3-year warranty.

SunStar’s SGL35 Overhead Gas Patio Heater is made in North Carolina, USA. Featuring a glass face, the steel body has a black powder coating and boasts a 40 MPH wind rating. It has a high and low setting, a 3-year limited warranty on the burner assembly, and 1-year limited warranty on controls.

Calcana’s PH-75-HO Stainless High Output Outdoor Heater is made in Alabama, USA. Measuring 10-feet long, this unit creates a larger heat footprint than other patio heaters. It does not contain open flames and has a low clearance to combustibles, making it suitable for spaces with awnings or with low ceilings. 

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