Professional outdoor heating extends the profitable outdoor dining season by months. Guests linger longer over meals, book more private events, and your premium outdoor views become year-round assets instead of seasonal amenities.
A study concluded that moving the guest experience from 4/5 stars to 5/5 stars results in 30% increase in spending.
During traditionally slower months, heated outdoor spaces generate additional bookings and extended visits
Based on analysis of alfresco seating that installed outdoor heating systems
Electric outdoor patio heaters need far less clearance than overhead gas patio heaters, which is useful under low ceilings. Options include advanced controllers with smart capabilities and dimmable heat. They can be wall mounted, ceiling mounted and some models can be flush mounted in a level ceiling.
Alfresco Heating offers electric patio heaters ranging from 1,500 to 6,000 watts, in 240, 208, 277, 480, and some models in 120 volts. They can be safely used indoors or outdoors, with no fumes and full weather exposure capability.
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Gas patio heaters deliver significantly lower operating costs—typically just ¼ to ½ the cost of electric outdoor heaters, which can add up to thousands of dollars in annual savings. Large gas patio heater installations often have more accessible infrastructure than electric, as electrical service upgrades can be expensive. Add in superior performance for high-mounting heights, and gas is likely to be the more practical and economical choice.
Overhead gas patio heaters can be wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, or post-mounted. Alfresco Heating offers models ranging from 23,000 to 115,000 BTUs.
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Upright patio heaters include Portable Natural Gas Patio Heaters, Portable Propane Patio Heaters, and Fixed Post Gas Patio Heaters. They also include glass-tube heaters such as pyramids.
These versatile heaters offer reliable warmth and flexible placement options, making them ideal for a wide range of outdoor spaces. Portable propane patio heaters offer a lower start-up cost than permanent heaters, though they typically have higher ongoing usage costs, making them a flexible option depending on your budget.
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Fire tables, bowls, and fire pits add warmth and function to restaurant patios through simple, well-considered design. These fire features help create comfortable gathering areas, extending the use of outdoor spaces after sunset.
Alfresco Heating offers Made in USA fire features that are available in a range of sizes, finishes, and fuel options to suit different layouts and operational needs, balancing durability, safety, and visual appeal.
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Use Alfresco Heating's ROI tool to see how investing in outdoor patio heating can increase revenue and improve returns.
Calculate Your ROIRestaurant events generate premium revenue. With reliable outdoor heating, you can book weddings, corporate events, and private parties year-round rather than turning away lucrative bookings during cooler months.
Comfortable guests stay longer and spend more. Outdoor heating creates inviting environments that encourage extended dining, additional courses, and higher per-guest revenue. Many restaurants report significantly longer average visit times in heated spaces.
When other restaurants shut down their outdoor spaces, yours stays open and profitable. Guests outdoor dining at your restaurant acts as powerful street-side marketing. Few promotions are as effective as passersbys seeing people already enjoying your outdoor space.
From the moment we first answer the phone, to when you fire up your new patio heaters, we guide you through selecting and installing the perfect units. After installation, we remain available for customer service and, in the San Francisco Bay Area, repair support. If it's outdoors, we'd love to help heat it.
Alfresco Heating has completed thousands of patio heater installations with daily authorized repair service throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Their experts test and vet every product that they sell; and they provide custom design consultations.
We offer commercial-grade heating technology from the most reputable and reliable brands; We also provide specialized installation and service expertise. Our promise is to deliver optimal heating performance through proper equipment specification and strategic placement.
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| 30+ Years Hands-On Experience | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 1,000+ Installations | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
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| Smart / IoT Expertise | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
Join the successful restaurants who have transformed their businesses with strategic outdoor patio heating investments. View our ROI Calculator or schedule a consultation to see how much additional revenue your property can generate.
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