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Do electric patio heaters work?
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Patio heaters produce heat one of two ways. They either burn a fuel like propane or natural gas, or they heat an element using electricity. Unlike a space heater that contains a fan, patio heaters warm the area around them by using radiant heat.
Can one use an outdoor heater in the garage?
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Propane and natural gas outdoor patio heaters are only to be usedoutdoors (outside any enclosure) where there is fresh air ventilation. Outdoor patio heaters that use gas are not to be used inside a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
How much propane gas does a patio heater use?
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Based on a 40,000 BTU rating, an outdoor gas heater that operates on liquid propane will cost on average $1.60 per hour to operate. This is based on the operation of the outdoor gas heater itself as well as the average cost of filling thepropane cylinder which is about $16 to fill a standard 20lb. cylinder.