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Overhead Patio Heaters for Apartment Communities: A Smart Upgrade for Multifamily Properties

Patio heaters installed overhead help multifamily properties like apartments and condos increase their ROI by keeping their outdoor amenities warm and usable for their residents year round.

10 of the Best Features to Look for When Shopping for Efficient Patio Heaters

Here's a list of features you should look for when shopping for efficient patio heaters for restaurant or hotel patio spaces

2026 Shopping Guide for Patio Heaters

This patio heater shopping guide is up to date for 2026, and aims to answer the questions you might have when looking for heaters for your patio spaces.

Warming Up the Fun: Using Patio Heaters for Trunk-or-Treat Events

Keep your Trunk-or-Treat guests cozy this Halloween with AEI’s patio heaters. Learn how propane, natural gas, and electric options create warm, welcoming outdoor spaces.

8 Top Locations for Patio Heaters in the Hospitality Industry

Discover the top 8 hospitality locations where patio heaters make the biggest impact—and which brands AEI recommends for comfort, style, and long-term performance.

10 Features to Look For When Shopping for Mushroom Heaters

Keep your eyes peeled for these features when shopping for new patio heaters. Don't fall for department store pitfalls.

Plan Your Patio Heating with AEI’s Heatmap Service

Get a complimentary heatmap for your patio spaces to help you find the optimal layout of patio heaters. AEI is offering this free service to businesses and multifamily properties alike.

10 Must-Have Features to Look for When Buying Patio Heaters

Here are 10 important features of patio heaters to consider when outfitting or upgrading your patio space for restaurants, multifamily properties, and residential homes.

Stay Warm, Eat Outdoors: Patio Heaters for Restaurants

Restaurants can increase their bottom line by using infrared patio heaters to keep their patio spaces warm throughout the year.

Electric vs Natural Gas vs Propane Patio Heaters: What’s the Best Fuel Source?

All our patio heaters run on one of the following: electricity, natural gas, or propane. Each of these fuel types has unique benefits and challenges. In this guide, we’ll help you understand the differences, so you can choose the right heater for your property.

Unlock the Secret to All-Season Comfort with Sunglo Patio Heaters

Sunglo patio heaters have been used on all over America for more than 50 years! Sunglo patio heaters have always been made in the USA and that's not going to change.

Control your infrared patio heaters with ease and precision

Between the five brands of patio heaters carry we have a multitude of ways to control your patio heaters. Whether you need the simplest controls possible or a sophisticated control system for dozens of heaters, we have you covered.