8 Best Electric Patio Heaters to Stay Toasty This Spring

This hanging heat lamp is weatherproof, so you can keep it in place year-round, rain or shine. It comes with its own chain and hook, and the powder-coated red finish adds unmistakable charm to any outdoor design.

This tripod-style patio heater is packed with useful features, including a remote control, auto-shutoff timer, and directional infrared heating. “Plus, it’s compact enough that you can store it effortlessly when you’re not using it,” comments one Home Depot customer.

Slim, sleek, and lightweight, this Westinghouse Infrared Electric Outdoor Heater is easy to move around as needed, whether that’s the porch, the patio, or anywhere within six feet of an electrical outlet (unless you have an extension cord). You and your guests will feel the warmth as long as you’re within eight feet of the heater.

This versatile, weatherproof heater offers three power settings and can hang on either the wall or the ceiling. It’s garnered more than 3,200 five-star ratings on Amazon, including rave reviews from all types of customers, like football fans who want to watch outside late into the season and restaurateurs making the most out of their outdoor spaces.

If safety is a top concern for you and your family, this electric patio heater can help put your mind at ease. In addition to user-friendly features like near-instant heat output and a remote control, it includes extra safeguards to keep it from tipping over or overheating.

In addition to the quick-heating technology, silent operation, and even heat distribution, this great-looking option includes a built-in tabletop. Use the flat surface to hold your phone, a beverage, a book, or anything else you want to keep nearby while you stay toasty.

This compact electric heater gets warm in seconds and affects the surrounding area within six meters. One customer, who calls this freestanding heater a “winter patio lifesaver” shares that it “turned our unused winter patio into a cozy retreat. This heater’s quick heating and broad coverage make it the perfect solution for extending outdoor living.”