Garden Sun Outdoor Propane Patio Heater

We found the best information about the Garden Sun Outdoor Propane Patio Heater at a large retail site, Patio-Heater-Direct.com, where several owners review and rate it. The similar stainless steel model also gets staff- and owner-written reviews at PatioHeaterStore.com.

Reviews say that for the occasional use most homeowners give a patio heater, a residential model like this one will do fine. This 41,000-BTU freestanding patio heater is fairly light for a standing model, and its wheel kit makes it easy to move. It uses either a 20-pound or 30-pound refillable propane tank. A major advantage of this model over similar budget patio heaters is its big 31.9-inch reflector dome, which helps spread the warmth evenly over a circle about 15 feet in diameter. Owners say it's easy to assemble and works well. If you want even more portability, consider the 40,000-BTU Schaefer Zubri Z1-12 Portable Patio Heater (*est. $500), which assembles in about five minutes without tools and comes with a hard-shell carrying case.