How to Keep a Patio Heater from Tipping Over
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Firstly, we should all know by now that patio heaters are fantastic for keeping the good times rolling long into the evening by raising the temperature of your outdoor oasis 5° to 10°F. Freestanding (some call them “portable”) patio heaters are the choice of many of our customers because they can easily be moved to other areas – we have one customer who uses the heater in a conversation pit on their deck, then rolls it to the dining area for dinner, then over to a small fire pit to warm the backs of their guests… three uses, one heater.
We always suggest that freestanding/portable patio heaters be stored away in a garage or outbuilding when not in use (mostly in the summertime), and those that heed that warning haven’t had trouble with tipping… but sometimes the gales of November have patio heater destruction on their minds and won’t be denied. We’ve got some fantastic ideas on how to keep a patio heater from blowing over, including a few that may surprise you.
Wind-toppled patio heaters can suffer significant damage, frequently cracking glass and damaging deflectors to the point that replacement pieces are required. Not only is this costly, but the amount of time it takes to obtain the replacement parts will eat into your outdoor enjoyment – quite possibly requiring you to (shudder!) go indoors. We can’t let that happen to good folks like you, so let’s make sure your freestanding/portable heater stays upright the way it was intended
Let’s not leave you twisting in the wind (sorry, had to say it) and get right to it…
When it’s time to anchor down your patio heater in the fight against the invisible forces of the wind, here are some suggestions:
The best way to start stabilizing your patio heater is to take steps to put it on solid ground – literally.
Welp, what do you do if you happen to live in Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica (the Guinness Book of World Records selection as the windiest place on the planet, frequently breaching 150mph just because it’s a Tuesday), and still need to heat your patio (as you probably would, in Antarctica…)? We heavily suggest that you forego the portability of a freestanding patio heater, and instead install a wall- or ceiling-mounted heater to keep your toes toasty. When installed properly (always to the manufacturers specifications) a wall- or ceiling-mounted heat won’t blow off when mother nature gets grumpy.
Stabilize your heater, anchor it how you can, and keep it away from things that may knock it over and you can count on years of trouble-free service from your patio heater. Here at Patio Heat and Shade, we pride ourselves on knowing just about everything there is to know about patio comfort, and we’re not shy about sharing with our fantastic customers. With the variety of patio heaters, we have available, it may be hard to pick the right one for your situation… but don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Give us a call and we’ll walk you through it, every step of the way.