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10 Reasons to Choose an Electric Patio Heater for Your Terrace
Electric or Gas?
In the summertime we spend more and more time outdoors. But the evenings get chilly and many people use some form of heater to keep a comfortable temperature, even after dark.
Here Are 10 Reasons Why an Electric Patio Heater Is Preferable to a Gas/Bottled Gas Heater
1. Energy Efficiency
An electric patio heater is more energy-efficient as a result of all the heat being focused on heating up the surface, which, in turn, reflects heat back. With a gas heater, some of the energy is used to heat up the surrounding air, and this energy just disappears.
2. Safety
An electric patio heater is safer to run than a gas heater. This is because there is no handling of flammable gas bottles, which always involves some risk. There is also no open flame as in a gas heater.
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3. Can Be Exposed to Bad Weather
The burning gas in a gas heater is sensitive to draughts. Unlike an electric patio heater, which can be installed even where it is exposed to bad weather.
4. Requires Minimal Maintenance
An electric patio heater requires minimal maintenance, unlike gas heaters, where the gas supply runs out and must be replaced from time to time. Hoses and valves must also be cleaned regularly to ensure that the apparatus functions properly. This is not necessary with an electric patio heater.
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5. Heats Instantly When Switched On
An electric patio heater begins heating as soon as you press the button. You don’t have to wait for the bottled gas to heat up the system before you feel the result.
6. Can Be Used in Conservatories and Balconies
In some locations, such as conservatories and balconies, the oxygen supply may be too limited to allow use of a gas heater. As gas burns, it consumes oxygen to keep the fire going.
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7. Greener Choice
Burning bottled gas gives off carbon dioxide and contributes to the greenhouse effect. You avoid this with an electric patio heater.
8. Easy to Place
Modern electric patio heaters are very efficient, even small ones. This makes positioning easy, and they won’t restrict space on the terrace.
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9. Can Be Placed Directly under an Awning or Parasol
There are also electric patio heaters that can be sited directly under an awning or a parasol. This is impossible with a gas heater, as the open flame is hazardous in the vicinity of textiles or other flammable material.
10. Lower Operating Cost
Operating costs are also more favourable with electric patio heaters. A standard-size gas bottle will generally be sufficient for up to half a day and must then be replaced. This can be compared with energy-efficient electric patio heaters, which use minimal electricity in proportion to the heat given off.