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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.

Marine-Grade Heaters for Coastal and Humid Regions: Why 316 Stainless Steel Matters

Use patio heaters made with marine-grade 316 stainless steel to fight against corrosion caused by salty air in coastal regions.

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.

Are American-Made Patio Heaters and Grills Really Better?

AEI is proud of their patio grills and patio heaters that are made right here in the United States of America!

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.

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.

Patio Heaters for Condos: Enhancing Outdoor Communal Spaces Year-Round

Multifamily properties like condos are installing infrared patio heaters for their outdoor communal spaces, so residents can stay warm and comfortable enjoying the outdoor amenities year round.

Sunstar Patio Heaters: The Best Infrared Heating Solution for Outdoor Spaces

Restaurants and multifamily properties benefit from installing sleek and reliable infrared patio heaters. SunStar's heaters have some features that help them stand out in the patio heating industry.

The Ultimate Guide to Infrared Patio Heaters for Multifamily Properties and Hospitality Businesses

Outdoor patios are more than just spaces—they’re opportunities to create welcoming environments for guests, customers, or residents. For restaurants, hotels, resorts, and multifamily properties, patios extend usable space and provide additional revenue opportunities. However, colder evenings and seasons can make these spaces less appealing. Infrared patio heaters offer an effective solution ...