5 Best Electric Patio Heaters of 2022 – Reviews & Top Picks

Last Updated on December 11, 2021

Electric patio heaters can take the edge off a cold night or day and can transform an unwelcoming place into a space where you can host a party or spend a nice afternoon reading. However, shopping online can leave you feeling frigid. It can be hard to tell if you’re getting a good deal, or getting ripped off, which can make it hard to shop online confidently.

We believe that a well-informed consumer can make a great decision. We’ve assembled these reviews of the best electric patio heaters of 2020 in order to help you get all the information you need to make that great decision. After reading these reviews, you should be able to find the model that’s right for you.

Our Top 5 Picks of 2022

	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		Ener-G+ Freestanding Outdoor	Great warmth Water resistant Durable infrared bulb	CHECK PRICE
		Muskoka Lifestyle Products	Low-glare Weatherproof Heats quickly	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		AZ Patio Heaters Parasol	Stainless steel frame Heats very large area Variable temperature control	CHECK PRICE
		Ener-G+ Indoor/Outdoor	Great look LED light 3 lamps in one	CHECK PRICE
		Sundate Halogen Patio	Portable stand Adjustable heat Easy operation	CHECK PRICE

The 5 Best Electric Patio Heaters Reviewed

1. Ener-G+ Freestanding Outdoor – Best Overall

The Ener-G+ Freestanding Outdoor heater is the best choice for anyone who needs a high-quality outdoor heating solution. It produces 1400 watts of warmth, which is enough to keep multiple people warm at the same time. It also comes with a durable infrared bulb, which does the heating, and is rated to last up to 5,000 hours, which means you may never have to replace it. This model is also certified to be water-resistant, so you won’t have to worry about leaving it outside during a storm or in humid weather.

The best thing about this model, however, is that it has a glass top that allows it to be used as a table. It also includes a LED light which can be turned on and off independent of the heating. That extra light makes this an especially useful heater at night. This model comes packed in two boxes, and the assembly is made more difficult due to the poor instructions. That means it will take most users longer to put together than a product like this deserves. However, the users that persevere will be rewarded with the best outdoor heater on the market today.

2. Muskoka Lifestyle Products MUS1525

The Muskoka Lifestyle Products MUS1525 is another great infrared electric patio heater. It’s weatherproof, so you won’t need to worry about using it outside or installing it on an open porch. Unlike a lot of infrared heaters, this model is designed to be low-glare, so you won’t discolor your space when you use this product. What ultimately keeps this product out of first is that it comes in an ugly shell. If the company were to upgrade it to a more attractive form, we’d rank it higher, but as things stand, it detracts from the look of a space.

However, there’s more good news about this product. It heats very quickly relative to both standard models and to other infrared heaters. It also has a good coverage and is designed to be mounted high up to affect a large area. That means you can get a lot done with just a single unit. The casing is also made from aluminum, so it cools off very quickly after use, meaning you can move it around if you need to soon thereafter. Overall, this is a good electric heater that will make most people happy with their purchase.

3. AZ Patio Heaters Parasol HLI-1P – Best Value

The AZ Patio Heaters Parasol HLI-1P is designed for use on gazebos or under umbrellas, but their usefulness doesn’t stop there. This model can heat a very large area at once. In a circle around the middle, you can warm about 15 square feet at once, which means multiple people can take advantage of it at once. It also comes with variable temperature control, which allows you to warm to the appropriate temperature. Like other models on this list, it’s waterproof, so you won’t have to worry about leaving it outside during bad weather.

The stainless-steel frame is one of the most durable you’ll find on any heater, and it looks great, too. Since this model is available for such a low price, it earns the title of “best for the money” on our list. This model does have one significant problem, which is that it puts out a lot of light. It’s not quite enough to use as an independent light source at night, but it is noticeable and casts an orange glow over everything. However, it’s not something that will bother most people, and for the price, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better model.

4. Ener-G+ Indoor/Outdoor HEA-21522MI-B

The Ener-G+ Indoor/Outdoor HEA-21522MI-B could be the best-looking electric patio heater on our list. It takes the form of an attractive hanging lamp, while many other models tend to be far more utilitarian. You can get it in black or white, which means you can match it to your outdoor furniture. This model also comes with an LED light that you can use to light up the area at night, even if you don’t have a porch light. It also comes with three individual heating elements. That means you can use it at 700, 800, or 1500 watts, which gives you some control over the heat that it puts out.

However, many users report that this model puts out underwhelming heat, or that it’s not terribly noticeable unless you’re close. It also doesn’t have a good reputation for longevity. Many units will last just under a year, though a significant minority will break down in two months or less. That’s a serious problem, and it means that this model doesn’t provide great value for the money. Overall, this model costs too much given that you won’t get a lot of use out of it before it breaks down.

5. Sundate Halogen Patio PHP-1500DI

The Sundate Halogen Patio PHP-1500DI comes with a portable stand, which is something that would improve many of the other models on our list. If it was just as good in other areas as it was in that one, it wouldn’t fall to fifth on our list, but it does have some serious shortcomings that limit its usefulness. This model does come with three heat settings, which allows you to customize it to the temperature outside and the needs of the person who is using it.

However, this model suffers from serious quality control problems. The control buttons sometimes don’t work, or work differently than they’re supposed to, which is something that should have been caught at the factory. It’s also not very sturdy, so a strong breeze could knock it over, limiting its usefulness on an open porch. Finally, it doesn’t put out heat very far from the source, so you have to be close to it to get a large benefit. That means you’re unlikely to warm multiple people with this model at once. Overall, this is a decent model, but it has many problems and falls to last place because of it.

Conclusion

The Ener-G+ Freestanding Outdoor heater is our favorite model due to its great warmth output, durable infrared bulb, and the fact that it doubles as a table. The Muskoka Lifestyle Products MUS1525 is weatherproof, low-glare, and heats quickly, though its ugly shell keeps it out of first place. The AZ Patio Heaters Parasol HLI-1P heats a large area and has a variable temperature control. Given its low price, it’s the best for the money on our list. The Ener-G+ Indoor/Outdoor HEA-21522MI-B has a great look and an LED light, but its poor heat output and durability drop it to fourth place. The Sundate Halogen Patio PHP-1500DI comes with a portable stand, but its lack of sturdiness and poor heating distance make it a poor buy.

We hope that our reviews have helped you find the model that’s right for you at a price that you love, too.

We also took a look at some of the most popular natural gas patio heaters on the market. The article is found here.