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Patio Heaters for Luxury Apartments: Why Proper Heat Coverage Matters

Owners and developers of luxury apartment communities can ensure their outdoor patio spaces will be adequately heated by utilizing AEI’s complementary heatmap services.

How Patio Heaters Helped Porta Via Make More Room for Success

Porta Via used Sunpak overhead patio heaters to successfully expand their capacity and grow their revenue, which helped them open up new locations. They also installed Sunpak heaters at their new location's patio spaces.

Why Sunglo and Sunpak Continue to Set the Standard for Commercial Patio Heaters

Sunglo mushroom heaters and Sunpak horizontal heaters are both made in the USA and have been keeping commercial patio spaces warm and comfortable for decades.

Horizontal Propane Patio Heaters by Sunpak and SunStar: A Smarter Way to Heat Outdoor Spaces

Horizontal propane patio heaters by Sunpak and SunStar are great additions for patio spaces at restaurants, hotels, and multifamily properties like apartments; and can increase a company's revenue.

How to Estimate Restaurant Revenue with Patio Heaters Using AEI’s Free Calculator

Restaurant owners can now estimate the revenue boost they can expect from installing outdoor heaters in their patio spaces, and increase the amount of customers they can serve on their patios regardless of the time of day or year.

Replacement Parts for Patio Heaters Matter More Than You Think

Keep your commercial patio heaters working longer and more efficiently with OEM heater replacement parts.

How Heatmaps Help Extended Stay Properties Create Comfortable Heated Patios

AEI offers complimentary patio heatmaps so any extended stay property can confidently design their patio space's heating system, before they install patio heaters. A heatmap will allow you to ensure your patio's have complete and adequate heat coverage for your guests to comfortably use your outdoor amenities, regardless the time of day or season of the year.

How Dog Friendly Restaurants Use Patio Heaters to Increase Revenue

Restaurants can increase their revenue by installing patio heaters and enticing dog owners with a warm and comfortable patio space for them to eat on with their pets.

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.

Spotlight on Sunpak Patio Heaters for Restaurants and Businesses

AEI has proudly supplied Sunpak patio heaters to restaurants and businesses for more than 65 years!

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.