When you want to add heat to an open patio area, one of the options is an overhead heating installation. A mounted overhead gas heater provides your home with outdoor heating options ideal for colder mornings and all four seasons.
The overhead heater installation comes with many advantages over using a floor-based heater. Learn about these advantages and how this type of heater is superior to other options.
1. Direct Heat
The installation of an overhead heater means a person using the patio will enjoy direct heat dispersed from head to toe. When you use a space heater or floor-based heater, you have to wait for the heat to rise and there is often only residual heat as opposed to direct heat on the body.
Because of the overhead position, you can set up chairs and tables directly under the heater to get the most from the heat. People using the patio will not have feel heat coming in from the side or need to lean over a floor-based heater to enjoy the most heat. Many space heaters cannot run on extension cords, making their patio limited as well.
With a control panel, you can adjust the heat and achieve the most comfort when sitting under the direct heat panel.
2. Increased Patio Space
The installation of an overhead patio heater will increase the amount of patio space you have. You will not need a space heater, fire pit, or other floor-based heating option. With the extra space, you can set tables, chairs, and other patio furniture the way you intended.
You will have extra space to invite more guests over and can easily use other patio options like grills. You also don’t have to worry about moving the heater around or finding different locations to place the heater when you seek out extra space.
The overhead heater is a permanent installation you will not worry about becoming an obstacle when you use your patio.
3. Increased Safety
The use of an overhead heater comes with a lot of increased safety. If you have children in the home or children visiting the home, you do not have to worry about them touching floor-based heating and possibly getting burned. The same safety measures apply to your pets. Pets could accidentally bump into or knock over a floor heater and create safety issues.
An overhead heater does not use flames, so you do not have to worry about accidental fires or hazards associated with open flames. You also have the option to place the control panel in a locked case so someone does not have unauthorized access to the heat controls. A key-based or combination lock will keep the panel case closed and protected.
4. Weather Protection
When you have an overhead heater installed, the panel is securely attached to the structure of an outdoor patio. The covered area protects the heater from wind, rain, and other forms of participation. With a floor-based heater, you would have to move or cover the heater to block out bad weather. In some cases, high winds could blow the heater over and cause damage.
Rain or snow could short out a space heater and create issues if the heater is not properly protected. The overhead heater comes with worry-free options so the heater can remain in place permanently. You will have far fewer worries and can simply enjoy the outdoor heat without all the extra chores, set-up, and maintenance.
For more information on our patio heaters, contact us at Patio Heater USA. We will create a custom-fit patio heater for your outdoor space and provide instant access to a wide variety of heating options.
