More and more hospitality terraces are switching to electric patio heaters. While a gas patio heater used to be standard at cafes and restaurants, new regulations and sustainability requirements are causing them to slowly disappear. In this blog, we explain why gas heaters are becoming less permitted on hospitality terraces and why many entrepreneurs are switching to an electric patio heater.

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New rules for patio heaters in the hospitality industry

In more and more cities, gas patio heaters are being restricted or banned. Municipalities want to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Therefore, hospitality entrepreneurs are encouraged to switch to electric patio heating.

Common rules include:

• Ban on gas patio heaters on public terraces

• Only electric patio heaters allowed

• Restriction of gas use on terraces

• Promotion of sustainable outdoor heating

These rules vary by municipality, but the trend is clear: gas heaters are slowly disappearing from the hospitality industry.

Why gas patio heaters are disappearing

1. CO₂ emissions

A gas heater consumes propane or butane and directly emits CO₂. In busy hospitality streets, dozens of gas patio heaters are sometimes on simultaneously, causing a lot of emissions.

Therefore, municipalities encourage the use of electric patio heating.

2. Energy waste

A gas heater primarily heats the air. On an open terrace, a lot of heat is lost. An infrared patio heater works differently: it directly heats people and objects.

This makes an electric patio heater often more efficient.

3. Safety on terraces

Gas heaters use gas cylinders. This carries risks such as:

• gas leaks

• fire hazard

• heaters tipping over

With an electric patio heater, you don't have these risks.

Why hospitality is switching to electric patio heating

Many hospitality entrepreneurs are now opting for a wall patio heater or awning heater. These provide direct heat and are easy to install.

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Advantages of electric patio heaters:

• Direct infrared heat

• No gas cylinders needed

• Less maintenance

• Perfect for awnings or verandas

Best patio heating for hospitality

For hospitality terraces, powerful 2500W or 3000W heaters are often used. These outdoor heat lamps can heat multiple tables simultaneously.

A popular solution, for example, is a wall patio heater placed under an awning.

Examples of powerful models are:

Heatix Smart Carbon Fiber Heater 3000W
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Smart Golden Shadow Heater 3000W Heatix patio heater
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These patio heaters provide powerful patio heating and are ideal for hospitality terraces.

Buying patio heaters for hospitality

Because gas patio heaters are increasingly disappearing, hospitality entrepreneurs are choosing modern electric patio heaters. This outdoor heating is more efficient, safer, and better for the environment.

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🔥 With a good electric patio heater, you can keep your hospitality terrace warm and comfortable, even when it gets cold outside – without the drawbacks of a gas heater.