Commercial Patio Heaters for Your Restaurant, Hotel or Coffee House Add to Profits

Commercial patio heaters are growing in popularity throughout the country. You will find them in outdoor patio areas in many of your favorite restaurants to keep patrons warm and toasty during cooler weather. The use of outdoor heaters in commercial settings such as hotel exteriors, hotel pools, restaurants and coffee houses can optimize the use of these settings thus adding to sales and profits.

There are a few types of commercial grade heaters to choose from, each differing in strength and heat radius including electric radiant, propane or natural gas.  Each type of heater would fulfill a specific need in a different commercial setting.

Electric radiant heaters will usually be mounted to ceilings and provide safe and efficient heat. They are usually rectangular shaped anodized reflectors heating only the objects that they are directed at. There is little if any loss of heat into the air. You can find these heaters in a selection of lengths which allow you to optimize your costs to select the correct number of heaters for your specific area. Models also range in wattage from approximately 1500 watts to 4000 watts. These heaters need less clearance height than the gas radiant heaters which make them perfect for spaces with lower ceilings.  Most models are made with corrosion resistant alloy to withstand humid climates. Professional installation is suggested as these units must comply with local codes.

Propane heaters are typically the post and cap style heaters that can are freestanding, mobile, self contained units that run off of propane gas tanks. These heaters provide heat by burning propane gas and radiating heat off of burner grids located at the top of the heater. These heaters can radiate heat out to a radius up to 15 feet depending on the BTU output of the heater.  The higher the BTU's the more powerful the heater. These heaters are fairly affordable and can be placed wherever they are needed in an outdoor setting.

Natural gas heaters are another great way to heat an outdoor commercial setting. These heaters are less mobile than the propane heaters but they run on direct natural gas lines that provide continuous fuel without the need of refilling a tank. These types of heaters provide a sleeker look because they do not have to hide away a bulky propane tank. They radiate heat the same way as the propane tanks and also come in a variety finishes to match the décor of your commercial space.

The hardest part is deciding on which type of heater you prefer because once they are up and running you and your customers will love the warmth they provide.