Patio heating – why choose electric?

Electric patio heaters provide the only viable method of heating an outdoor space without wasting heat to the atmosphere. Unlike gas heaters, their electric counterparts use infra-red lamps designed to allow outdoor heating without significant wasted heat. Electric outdoor heaters heat people directly, rather than heating the surrounding air, making them the most suitable solution for outdoor heating. They can also be linked to automatic switches and PIR sensors for further savings in energy. The diagram shows the differences between the two technologies and the comfort they provide.