A strong value mushroom heater with a three year warranty for home patios. It is the one to beat for most buyers.
Amazon $174.99 EAST OAK $149.99
The cheapest way to put a full size propane heater on a home patio. Expect little support beyond the price.
- 47,000 BTU/hHeat output
- PropaneFuel
- StandingStyle
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Lowest price per BTU here
- Anti tilt switch shuts off the gas if it falls
- Piezo ignition needs no batteries
- No safety listing or warranty published
- Light at 33 lb, so it needs weighting in wind
- No heated area given
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its fuel. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CAPH-7-S |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Fuel | Propane |
| Gas input | 47,000 BTU/h |
| Propane tank | 20 lb |
| Ignition | Push button |
| Safety and build | |
| Style | Standing |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes |
| Weight | 33 lb |
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