Now that summer’s come to an end you might be starting to look for some outdoor heating options so you can continue to enjoy time outside in the evening.
Outdoor electric patio heaters are a great choice to consider. Not only are they easy to transport, they’re easy to set up and operate too. We’ve hand picked what we believe are some great options if you’re looking at investing in an electric patio heater.
Here is a list of the Amazon patio heaters we’ll be checking out.
- Infrared Indoor/Outdoor Electric Space Tower Heater-1500W
- EAST OAK 1500W Patio Heater Table Side Portable Electric Heater
- Heat Storm 1500W Infrared Small Patio Heater
- Briza Infrared 1500W Electric Patio Heater
- Trustech Infrared Heater Outdoor
- Star Patio Outdoor Electric Table Top Heater
- Dr Infrared Outdoor Wall Mounted Heater
- Trustech 1500W Electric Hanging Patio Heater
1. SereneLife Infrared Indoor/Outdoor Electric Space Tower Heater-1500W
Specs
- Heat output: 1500W
- Remote control: Yes
- Timer: Yes
- Color: Silver/black
- Dimensions: 57 x 12.5 x 9.5 inches
- Weight: 26.8lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
The SereneLife outdoor electric heater is the perfect solution for heating any outdoor area. It features a well constructed design, and is easy to set up and operate. It’s able to provide up to 1500W of heat almost instantaneously thanks to its high-efficiency carbon fibre heating elements, and also has multiple heat settings so you can select your ideal temperature.
It features an IP24 water and dust proof design with an aluminium alloy frame, and a 360° stainless steel base which prevents it from being knocked or blown over by the wind.
This electric outdoor heater also comes with a remote control which allows you to effortless change the temperature, set a timer, and turn it on and off.
Pros:
- Highly rated on Amazon
- Easy to setup and operate
- Energy efficient
- Comes with a remote control
- Puts out a good amount of heat
Cons:
- Doesn’t look the best
- Hard to follow instructions
2. EAST OAK 1500W Patio Heater Table Side Portable Electric Heater
Specs
- Heat output: 1500W
- Remote control: Yes
- Timer: No
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 35 X 15 X 10 inches
- Weight: 22lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
This is a great choice if you’re after a modern looking patio heater that still comes at an affordable price. It’s made out of durable aluminium with tempered glass sides, and has a stylish black finish and a lightweight design making transportation a breeze.
This electric outdoor heater has three different temperatures to choose from which are 1000W,1200W, and 1500W which allows you to choose the temperature to best suit you.
The East Oak electric heater was definitely designed with safety in mind, it has both ETL and UL certification, and was designed with anti-tipping and overheating protection and will even turn off on its own if it gets knocked over. It also has an IP65 design making it dust and water resistant which allows you to leave it outside without any risk of damage.
To top it all of it comes with an easy to use remote control which allows you to change all the settings from afar.
Pros:
- Highly rated on Amazon
- Looks great
- Multiple temperature levels
- Easy to setup & operate
- Weather & dust resistant
Cons:
- Remote doesn’t work from far away
- Some users thought the heat output could be better
3. Heat Storm 1500W Infrared small patio Heater
Specs
- Heat output: 1500W
- Remote control: No
- Timer: No
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 7 x 24 x 6 inches
- Weight: 10.3lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
The Heat Storm infrared small patio heater is a great choice if you’re after an outdoor electric heater but shopping on a budget. It features a simple easy to use design that is IPX4 rated making it dust and water resistant. It’s also very lightweight weighing only 10.3lbs making it a good choice as an outdoor wall mounted heater.
It comes with an adjustable tripod so you can set it to your desired height and a 13ft long power cable. The heat it is able to provide is instantaneous thanks to its carbon fibre elements.
The Heat Storm outdoor electric heater is also very easy to setup taking around 5 minutes to have it fully up and running. This small patio heater does not come with a remote control however.
Pros:
- Easy to setup and operate
- Highly rated and reviewed
- Well priced
- Versatile
- Easy to transport
Cons:
- Doesn’t heat large spaces great
- Only 1 heat setting
- No remote control
4. Briza Infrared 1500W Electric Patio Heater
Specs
- Heat output: 1500W
- Remote control: Yes
- Timer: Yes
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 35.5″D x 4″W x 4″H
- Weight: 15.44lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
If you’re after a powerful infrared heater for outdoors that can also be used as an outdoor wall mounted heater, then the Briza may be the one for you.
This heater comes with the option of being setup on its adjustable tripod, or can easily be installed as an electric hanging patio heater. Much like all the previous patio heaters this heater also has an IP55 rating making it resistant against the 4 seasons.
You have the option of three different heat settings, these are 900W, 1200W, and 1500W. This can all be change easily using the remote control along with the timer function which allows you to set a timer for between 1-9 hours.
Pros:
- Can be wall mounted and used on the ground
- Multiple heat options
- Comes with a remote
- Weather resistant
- Has a timer function
Cons:
- Doesn’t come with instructions
- Expensive to run
5. Trustech Infrared Heater Outdoor
Specs
- Heat output: 1500W
- Remote control: No
- Timer: No
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 19.4 x 70.9
- Weight: 20.4lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
The Trustech electric patio heater is a solid, well rounded, and easy to use heater that can be used both inside and outdoors.
It connects easily to an adjustable stand and also has the ability to tilt to your desired angle. You have the option of 3 different heating options which are 500W which is great for bedrooms, 1000W which is ideal for a living room or garage, and 1500W for any outdoor space.
It features an extra wide base which gives it a solid foundation to prevent it from tipping, and a lightweight design making transporting effortless. You also have the option of a 24hr timer function which works great for pre heating a space. To top it all off this electric outdoor heater cost 30% – 40% less to run when compared to traditional heaters.
Pros:
- Can be used inside and outside
- 3 heating options
- Lightweight
- Weather resistant
- Has an inbuilt timer
- Wide base for support
Cons:
- No remote-control
- Power-cord could be longer
6. Star Patio Outdoor Electric Table Top Heater
Specs
- Heat output: 1500W
- Remote control: No
- Timer: No
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 17.72 x 17.72 x 29.53 inches
- Weight: 15.77lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
The Star electric heater is a good option if you’re looking for a small table top patio heater. Though it is small it is still able to produce up to 1500W of heat with the option of 750W if desired, and can heat a radius of 15 sq ft.
This heater is very aesthetically pleasing thanks to its attractive design and stylish black finish which allows it to suit any surrounding. It features a well constructed sturdy body with an anti-slip base with helps to prevent it from tipping over.
It is silent while it operates, and is weather resistant making it perfect for outdoor use whatever the season.
Pros:
- Can be used inside and outside
- Easy to transport
- Looks great
- Made out of durable material
- 2 heating options
Cons:
- No remote-control
- Quite expensive
7. Dr Infrared Outdoor Wall Mounted Heater
Specs
- Heat output: 1500W
- Remote control: Yes
- Timer: Yes
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 35″D x 8″W x 4″H
- Weight: 8lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
The Dr Infrared is another good choice if you’re after an affordable outdoor wall mounted heater. It features 3 different heating options which allows you to select your desired temperature.
Though this heater is priced on the lower end compared to the other electric patio heaters, this doesn’t come at the cost of loss of features. It still packs a timer function, and even comes with a remote. As you can probably imagine the Dr Infrared also has an IP55 design which protects it from the elements.
If you want to make this heater transportable a tripod can also be purchased as well.
Pros:
- Well priced
- Has a timer function
- Comes with a remote
- Easy to install
- Highly rated on Amazon
Cons:
- Not great in open spaces
- Short heating range
8. Trustech 1500W electric hanging patio heater
Specs
- Heat output: 1500W
- Remote control: No
- Timer: No
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 11″D x 17″W x 18″H
- Weight: 3.8lbs
- Warranty: 1 year
The Trustech electric patio heater features a modern looking design that looks great in any space. It’s able to be used both inside and out, making it very versatile. It’s able to provide 360° heating coverage up to an area of 95 sq. ft.
It comes with 22 inch of adjustable chain which allows you choose your desired height to best suit the space. It’s able to provide efficient heating taking around 3 second to reach max temperature. To prevent any potential dangers it uses an overheating protection system which allows it to shut off if a surface becomes too hot.
Unlike many other electric heaters the Trustech hanging patio heater uses a fan-less system to run making it silent while it operates.
Pros:
- Looks great
- Heats a wide radius
- Easy to install
- Silent when operating
- Can be used indoors and out
Cons:
- Power-cord could be longer
- Not very transportable
Electric patio heater summary
So there you have it, I hope this review has given you some great options to choose from if you’re looking to invest in an outdoor electric heater.
Remember before buying an electric outdoor heater it’s important to figure out how large the area is you’re wanting to heat, and whether or not you’re going to be moving it around from space to space.
You’ll also need to take make sure you’ve got easy to access power outlets available as you don’t want to be running long cords throughout the space as these can be a tripping hazard.
