Can I Leave My Patio Heater Outside All Year?

Well, you’ve finally purchased your patio heater you’ve found out that all the rumors were true – that turning your heater on during early morning coffee takes the chill off the day, allowing for a slow and languorous cup of coffee as you create the day’s plan of attack. In the evening the sun takes the warmth with it over the horizon, but a simple flick of a switch brings all that heavenly warmth to your family and friends, allowing the good times to go on all through the night.



You don’t have to tell us how important having the right patio heater(s) is to patio comfort, we know just about everything there is to know about it. Luckily, we love to share. One of the things our patio brainiacs are frequently asked is whether patio heaters can stay outdoors year-round. Let’s take a few minutes to mull this over and answer this burning question once and for all.

Patio Heaters Can Handle Being Kept Outdoors For Long Periods of Time

Generally, patio heaters don’t like moisture. Depending on the type of patio heater you’ve got, there are different levels of protection we would suggest:

A couple of reminders… Never store propane tanks in an attached garage or in your house, they’re unsafe. Put your heater away if you can during periods of unuse. And did we mention get a patio heater cover?

Do Patio Heaters Need To Be Covered?

Not only are rain and snow damaging to your patio heaters, but dirt and debris need to be kept out of them as well. Cover your patio heater when not in use to protect against all manner of things determined to decrease the efficiency, or even to disable your patio heater.

Are Patio Heaters Weatherproof? Can I Leave My Patio Heater Out In The Rain?

What Happens If a Patio Heater Gets Wet?

Are Patio Heaters Safe On a Covered Porch?

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