Patio Heater News

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

Many friends and families may be warming up to the idea of increasing outdoor gatherings this spring. But it’s important to understand the dangers of fire and “the silent killer” known as carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, know how to properly use patio heaters, and stay safe around open-flame units … read more

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 … read more

Alfresco Heating is proud to now carry SunStar’s new GLASS Marine Grade radiant patio heaters. Choose from two models: The SunStar SGL35 Overhead Gas Patio Heater features a black powder coating that covers the steel body and the SunStar SGL35-MG Overhead Gas Patio Heater features a marin … read more

Speaking about the spike in demand for outdoor heating on cable TV’s leading business network, CNBC, Alfresco Heating founder Eric Kahn said, “I don't think anyone really foresaw the length of time of the pandemic in our industry.” In any case, the outdoor heating industry is booming. Alfre … read more

With the ongoing pandemic, restaurants, business owners, and homeowners are continuing to find new ways to utilize outdoor spaces; and this trend will only accelerate as fall turns into winter and the temperatures continue to drop. The result is that the outdoor heating industry is getting attent … read more

New Product Spotlight Motif: The New Face in Outdoor Heating Comfort The design challenge with permanent outdoor heating is to have the heaters visual appeal to your living and dining environment. For this reason, Alfresco Heating is excited to offer a new line of decorative, designer pat … read more

Recently, the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe team released guidance to help restaurants restart when the nation begins reopening its businesses. For restaurateurs, this is great news because, even with self-distancing guidelines, outdoor spaces can create attractive opportunities for … read more