Patio Heater News

We bought every last Patio Comfort PC02 patio heater from the manufacturer. These medium-duty portable propane heaters are made to last and outperform the cheap, disposible heaters at the discount box stores in every way. Used by restaurants, hospitality, equipment rental and other commercial use … read more

For many parts of the country, summer means your patio heaters will see little use. Neglecting them during the off-season can lead to rust, clogs, and costly repairs when cooler nights return. Follow Alfresco Heating’s Portable Patio Heater Summer Maintenance Checklist to maximize your patio h … 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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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

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