How Much Will A Gas Patio Heater Cost You?

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By marky0450

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Who hasn't heard of gas patio heaters? Probably nobody. With their rising popularity, it is safe to say that these outdoor heaters are widely used across the country. Several business establishments and private individuals are employing one in their outdoor space with the main purpose of extending the summer season to be able to spend more time outdoors even on cooler temperatures.

Do you know why gas patio heaters are so popular? Well, they are actually popular for many reasons. But one of their major selling points is the fact that they have the lowest operating cost. The units, in addition come in a large range of prices that anyone can surely find one that perfectly matches their budget.

The Costs

Outdoor gas heaters are inexpensive. As mentioned above, they are available in a wide range of prices starting from $100 to as much as or more than $2000. This is good news for people who are thinking of having a gas patio heaterin their home but are deeply concerned about spending way too much. With the wide price ranges, a person can choose a unit that wouldn't have to hurt his spending plan.

Generally, however, the more expensive a unit, the higher the chance of it to last longer.

As for the operating cost, for a natural gas patio heater with a 40,000 BTU range, you will have to spend about $4.76 per hour to heat up your outdoor space. On the other hand, a patio heater powered by liquid propane, for the same BTU range, the operating cost is estimated at $1.60 per hour to heat your outdoor area plus around $16 for a 20 pound propane cylinder. In general, a natural gas patio heater costs you less than its propane counterpart.

Do your homework!

Of course, when choosing a gas patio heater, the cost is just one of the many considerations that you have to think of. But above anything else, it would make a lot of sense if before you decide to get one, you already know the benefits of gas patio heaters. What exactly can they offer you? The answer is crucial for you to be able to make an informed decision. By clicking on the link, you will have your clue.

In conclusion, here's a piece of advice. Never buy a gas patio heater without knowing all the relevant information about it. Otherwise, you might just find yourself wasting a lot of money for something that in the end doesn't cater to your needs and requirements. Do your homework and do it well.

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KeithTax Level 4 Commenter 5 months ago

Patio heaters are one of those things on the "to buy" list. The cost is modest to own and operate these heaters is modest.

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carcro Level 6 Commenter 5 months ago

Good info on patio heaters, just to clarify, the Gas heaters cost more to heat per hour but are still cheaper than propane? Would love to have one in my back yard. Thanks for the info.

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itsmonkeyboy Level 4 Commenter 5 months ago

Nice hub, very informative. Patio heaters were very popular in the UK quite a few years ago but have fallen by the wayside of late, I think the popularity of a fire-pit has really over taken the patio heater. Having said that though, I'm always a little jealous of friends with patio heaters!

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