Best Electric Patio Heaters Ranked

For a custom outdoor kitchen or covered terrace where an architect wants a recessed, long lived heater. The price buys build and warranty, not extra heat.

For a custom outdoor kitchen or covered terrace where an architect wants a recessed, long lived heater. The price buys build and warranty, not extra heat.

For a patio or garage door area with a 240 V outlet where a 1,500 W heater falls short. Good value for 3,000 W.

For a large, designed outdoor space where the fixture should disappear into the ceiling. Expect to pay extra for the brand and controls.

For a couple who want a good looking, weatherproof tower heater by their chairs. The three year warranty sets it apart.

For a covered restaurant patio or big outdoor room with 240 V wiring. Cheaper per watt than premium brands, but less weatherproof and with a short warranty.

For a big covered patio or shop with a 240 V circuit where smart controls matter. Lots of heat for the money, with thin published specs.

For a covered porch or pergola where you want quiet, plug in heat over one or two seats. It is cheap and weatherproof, but small.

For a covered porch or garage where you want a cheap infrared heater you can roll around or mount. Keep it dry.

For someone who wants a plain, proven wall heater for a sheltered porch. Others in this price range add a remote and heat levels.

A standing infrared heater for a covered patio with kids or pets around. Its water rating is unclear, so keep it out of the rain.

For a designed outdoor room where a recessed or slim stainless heater matters more than price. Budget brands give the same watts for much less.

For a budget wall or ceiling heater over a garage bench or a covered seat. Cheap and simple, with a short warranty.

A flexible tripod or wall heater for a patio. The Dr Infrared DR-338 is a better documented alternative.

A standing pole heater for someone who wants overhead heat without mounting anything. Thin published specs make it hard to judge against better documented rivals.

For a dining table or seating area with no wall or ceiling nearby. It hangs heat over the table, but has no controls beyond a switch.

For renters or anyone who wants to move infrared heat around the patio. It pays a premium for the tripod over the wall mount version.