Guide to Choosing the Best Outdoor Heaters

Outdoor heaters are essential for creating the perfect garden setup, especially considering the weather in Ireland. Whether it's cooling down on summer evenings or during the transitional periods at the beginning or end of summer, a high-quality outdoor heater allows you to enjoy sitting out in the garden that little while longer.   

In this blog post, we will be reviewing the finest outdoor heaters currently available in the market. Whether you're interested in electric heaters that can be wall-mounted or attached to a free-standing mount, or if you prefer free-standing gas patio heaters, we have options to accommodate every style and budget. 

Electric heaters are a great option for heating your outdoor space for several reasons. They are easy to operate, very efficient, environmentally friendly and don’t take much time to heat up. Electric heaters can be both free-standing and wall mounted. These are, in our opinion, the best electric heaters available. 

• Outdoor Living Classic Infrared Heater IP65 Black – 2000 Watt 

This wall-mounted electric heater is one of the best options to heat an outdoor space for various reasons and it can also be used indoors. This heater comes with an adjustable bracket, making it easy to mount on your wall or on a free-standing pole.

At 2000 watts, this heater is perfect for heating an outdoor seating area. It also can be set to lower settings of 1350 and 650 watts. In addition to this, the infrared technology this heater uses means that the heater warms people and objects, rather than the surrounding air. This means that less heat is lost than with gas heaters.

Another benefit of this heater is that it is remote-controlled, so once it is plugged in, it can be operated with a remote.  Finally, the IP65 rating of this heater is one of the best available. It means that it has the highest level of protection against dust and gives protection against low-pressure water jets from any direction. This heater is also available in chrome.   

• Burda TERM2000 Ultra Low Glare IP67 Heater Anthracite - 2000 Watt 

This is another excellent option for an electric wall-mounted heater, and it also has the option of being mounted on the ceiling or on a free-standing tripod. This heater also has a maximum output of 2000 watts. This heater, like the one discussed above, uses infrared technology to efficiently heat the area and those in it. This heater has a very high service life of up to 5,000 hours due to its open construction.

In addition, this heater has red light content reduced by up to 70% compared to conventional models, offering a more eye-friendly option than other heaters. The IP67 rating on this heater is the highest possible rating. This means it has the highest level of protection against dust, is also fully waterproof and can perform in all outdoor areas. This heater does not come with a remote.  

Gas heaters are the alternative method of providing outdoor heating to electric ones. While they are not quite as efficient as electric heaters in directing heat or as economical, gas heaters can still provide heat to a large outdoor area.

One advantage of a gas heater is that it is much more mobile than an electric one. They do not require to be plugged in so they can heat areas where a socket isn’t available, such as large outdoor commercial areas like in a pub, or even just large back gardens. These are the best gas heaters we have available. 

• Zeus Gas Heater in Black 

This gas heater offers excellent value for someone looking for a large gas patio heater. It is ideal for outdoor areas in pubs/restaurants etc., as well as large garden patios. The heater has a reflector plate on top so that the heat is directed outwards instead of going straight up and being lost. There is an 1100-1300 watt heat output on this heater. A propane gas cylinder is required for this heater and there is space for a gas cylinder up to 11kg to be enclosed in the bottom of the heater.  

• Maldives Patio Heater 

This stylish gas heater is perfect for patios, gardens and outdoor commercial areas. This heater creates a nice visual effect, with a flame in a high-quality quartz glass tube. There’s a safety mesh surrounding this glass tube so that it’s safe to be around. The ignition button on this heater is simple to use so that the level of the flame can be easily adjusted. This heater requires a propane gas cylinder and there is space for an 11kg cylinder.    

1. Are gas or electric heaters better? 

There are pros and cons to both. Electric heaters are more cost-efficient than gas heaters and they are also more effective at directing heat due to their infrared technology. Gas heaters, on the other hand, are more portable than electric heaters as they don’t require a plug socket. Gas heaters also produce less light than electric heaters, as some electric ones can be quite bright.  

2. What gas should I use for gas heaters? 

Our gas heaters all require propane gas cylinders. 

 3. How do I know if my electric heater is waterproof?  

An electric heater’s IP rating will indicate how waterproof it is. IP67 is the highest rating a heater can have.  

With a climate like we have here in Ireland, an outdoor heater is a necessity to make the most of your garden and outdoor space, even in the summer months. It is important to buy the right heater for your space.  

Electric infrared heaters that can be wall-mounted or mounted on a stand are an excellent option, they also have high water and dust resistance. Gas heaters are also a good option for large outdoor areas, as gas heaters can be moved around.  

In addition to these, we have a further range of heaters available on our website. There are many options to choose from so you can be sure that we have the perfect heater for your outdoor space.