The running costs depend on the power of the patio heater and your electricity tariff.
The overview below is based on an average electricity price of €0.30 per kWh.
- 1200 Watt → ± €0.36 per hour
- 1500 Watt → ± €0.45 per hour
- 1800 Watt → ± €0.54 per hour
- 2100 Watt → ± €0.63 per hour
- 2400 Watt → ± €0.72 per hour
- 2500 Watt → ± €0.75 per hour
- 3000 Watt → ± €0.90 per hour
- 3200 Watt → ± €0.96 per hour
*Costs calculated at an electricity price of €0.30 per kWh.
If you use a lower heat setting, the costs per hour will naturally be lower.
In practice, a patio heater is often not continuously used at maximum power.