The best patio heaters for porch heating – electric vs. gas

A veranda is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors year-round. With the right patio heater, you can keep it warm and comfortable, even on chilly evenings. But which is better for heating a covered patio : an electric patio heater or a gas patio heater ?

Electric patio heater for verandas

An electric veranda heater is ideal for enclosed or semi-open spaces. These heaters provide direct radiant heat, are safe to use, and easy to operate.

Advantages:

• Energy efficient and cheaper per hour than gas.

• Compact and stylish, often suitable as a hanging or wall-mounted patio heater .

• Safe for verandas and canopies.

👉 Recommended: the Eurom Golden 2500 Shadow patio heater , a powerful model with a modern look.

Gas patio heater under a canopy

A gas heater provides plenty of heat and is portable. However, a gas model isn't always suitable for a veranda, as it requires adequate ventilation.

Advantages:

• Powerful, also heats larger open spaces.

• No dependence on power points.

Disadvantages:

• More expensive to use (average €1.50 per hour).

• Less suitable for enclosed verandas.

👉 Popular for open verandas: a standing gas patio heater .

Which heater suits your veranda?

• Small veranda / balcony → choose a Heatix Hanging Black 1500 Watt .

• Medium-sized canopy → a Smart wall-mounted heater 2500W Heatix patio heater offers power and convenience.

• Large open veranda → a gas patio heater provides the most heat.

Extra tip

Protect your heater with a patio heater cover to keep it looking beautiful and safe for longer.

Conclusion

For most verandas, an electric patio heater is the best choice: safe, efficient, and less expensive to run. A gas heater is only a viable option for very large, open verandas.

View the full range of patio heaters here from top brands such as Eurom , Heatix and Sunred .