Patio Heater News

Most issues with remote-controlled patio heaters have occurred when too many heaters and remotes are present. Signals were crossed. One would need reprogramming and the batteries would have to come out of all of the remotes to solve, and then all needed reprogramming. That is why I am thrilled th … read more

We now offer free overnight (weekdays) shipping on all in-California and Nevada orders that are received by noon and are more than $100, so long as OnTrac services your zip code. This is subject to stock on hand. If there will be a delay, we will quickly contact you. If the order is less than $10 … read more

One good general-use strategy is to place overhead patio heaters at the open side of a covered patio and face them back towards the building, providing radiant heat from the side where there is the most radiant heat loss. However, if you have fixed furniture, it may be more effect … read more

Here are some ballpark numbers for operating outdoor heaters, based on rates in the San Francisco Bay Area, keeping in mind that rates vary for commercial and residential utility users, winter and summer, and in some cases peak and off-peak hours.Propane patio heaters: $1.50 to $3 per hour Natu … read more

I personally like the comforting feeling of gas heaters better. I feel that electric heaters have a harder edge to the heat they produce. Gas heaters require greater clearances from combustibles. Electric heaters can be tucked into corners better. Gas heaters are on or off. Some have high … read more

Alfresco Heating recently installed four S34-TSR patio heaters at Arrowood Winery in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California. The heated space is outside of the tasting room and is for relaxing and enjoying the quintessential vineyard views. I understand, this space is also used for ho … read more

New on AlfrescoHeating.com are assorted quick disconnect hoses and fittings to hook up your portable natural gas patio heaters. These hoses have a quick disconnect fitting at one end and a flare fitting at the other end and run from 2 feet to 20 feet in length.  … read more

alfresco-heating.com is now five times faster! Alfresco Heating changed web hosts on April 21st, 2013. The transition went smoothly. However, it is possible that something won't work right, so if you have any issues at all with the website please let us know. We have been holding off on updating … read more

According to a local Barbeques Galore store manager, the Lynx propane patio heater has been discontinued. If you are looking for Lynx patio heaters, we have identical patio heaters (except for the name plate) called EvenGlo. We have EvenGLO propane, stainless steel patio heaters in stock, and bac … read more

Covered and uncovered spaces can be heated with outdoor heaters. Ventilation is needed for gas patio heaters, while electric patio heaters can be used indoors and outdoors. Even open yard spaces can be heated. Patio heaters provide predominantly radiant heat and do not greatly affect the air temp … read more

There’s a special feeling about entertaining alfresco. In cooler evenings, patio heaters allow us to enjoy our patios, decks, gardens, pergolas and gazebos year round. In our climate, heating your outdoor living area adds to your living space without the cost, time, or inconvenience of an … read more

At Alfresco Heating we have a warehouse full of patio heaters and repair parts, unlike most internet dealers. And we actually install and service the products we sell, unlike most internet dealers. Since we work with the products every day our knowledge of them is superior to most internet d … read more

Alfresco Heating offers discounts to contractors and restaurants, and also for quantity purchases. There are some exceptions. Please contact us with your name and business contact phone, address, and email for a quote.  … read more

"I live in Petaluma, but found you online.  I am trying to heat an outdoor shade structure.  I was thinking of electric infrared, but I don't really like the bright orange light." Rob S. In my experience, an electric patio heater with halogen bulb will create a lot of light. Alfre … read more

The owner of Salito's Crab House Restaurant in Sausalito likes his outdoor customers to be able to turn on a patio heater near them, with a timer, when they want the heat. Unfortunately, he told me this just after new tile was laid on the deck. We would normally use a 24 volt AC circuit to create … read more

In the case of overhead gas outdoor heaters, their combustible clearances require them to hang down well below flammables that may be above them. Most overhead gas outdoor heaters are either on or off. Some gas patio heaters have low and high settings. However gas heaters are economical to run, and … read more

I had occasion to visit The Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) in San Ramon, California, recently. At their unbiased resource center they test many commercial appliances for performance and efficiency. I found this short PDF on their site about patio heaters, which I thought contained useful gene … read more

July 2012: 8th-floor rooftop condominium installation of patio heaters by Alfresco Heating at The Montgomery Condominiums in San Francisco, California: This was largely a gas-piping job, requiring a welded connection, 2" galvanized pipe and 2" CSST, because the patio heaters are hundreds of feet f … read more

Your portable propane patio heater won't light. Before you call us for a repair, or throw your economy propane patio heater away, you could try the following self-service user-maintenance steps: 1. Bleed the gas. This is the most common issue. If you changed the tank, or if the heater was not u … read more

Glass-tube patio heaters, often pyramid shaped, are trendy now. They bring a fire element and create quite a show at night. You can stand right next to them, and you can touch them while they are lit. That is because the quartz glass fire tube is an insulator. What all effective patio heaters have i … read more