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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.

Horizontal Natural Gas Heaters for Apartments and Condos

Apartments and condos are using horizontal natural gas heaters to keep their residents warm and happy on their shared outdoor patio spaces.

SunStar Patio Heaters: The Best Choice for Windy Outdoor Locations

SunStar patio heaters excel in all kinds of settings, including windy locations, and coastal areas because of their tinted glass faceplate and optional 316 marine-grade stainless steel construction.

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.