For over 30 years Sunglo has specialized in outdoor infrared patio heaters. These heaters are extensively tested, expertly designed, and carefully crafted to provide warmth and enjoyment to all your outdoor dining and entertaining events. Sunglo heaters work utilizing radiant heat to warm people and objects directly without having to heat the surrounding air. Radiant heat quietly provides outdoor warmth by utilizing a deep-dish reflector on the patio heater, to send heat over a large area so all can enjoy it. Sunglo's patio heaters are specially designed to stay lit even in a light breeze. Sunglo offer multiple sizes, installation and ignition types to choose from, to help guide you to the perfect fit we have created 3 easy step buying guide.

Product Comparison

Step 1: Determine your Dimensions

The first step in determining how many heaters you will need for your space is by first measuring your space and figuring out exactly what you are looking to heat. Because Sunglo units are gas powered units they do require to be installed in well ventilated spaces. Sunglo heaters give roughly about a 10 -15ft radius heat bloom depending on the area in which they are installed and the climate.



If you need help determining how many units you need, you can call one of our experts at: (855) 298-4922

Suggested Spacing when Multiple Heaters are Used

Step 2: Choose your Installation Type

Sunglo offers three different installation types to choose from, depending on how often or what your space offers will allow you to determine which one is best for you.

Permanent Post

These are fixed patio heaters that are cemented or bolted to the ground and connected directly to a gas line. These units do not move and are usually strategically positioned throughout the patio. This is perfect for restaurant type settings where the units are installed and stay put year-round.

Check out the PSA265 Model for this type of installation.

Portable Post

This is perfect for those who want the look and feel of a permanent post but prefer the ability to store the units away when not in use. This Natural Gas portable patio heater would be good for hospitality and residential type settings where they can install when needed and remove the units when not in season.

Check out the A242 Model for this type of installation.

Portable Propane

These types of Patio heaters have wheels for easy mobility and have a storage cubby to keep the 20lb propane tank hidden from sight. Portable propane heaters are good for applications where seating and gathering areas change often and having the ability to move these units to different locations is key.

Check out the A270 Model for this type of installation.

Step 3: Choose your Ignition Type

PoManual Direct Spark Ignition

This is the simplest ignition type and requires no electrical connections. A push button is located on the heater and is used to light the pilot and turn on the heater.

Check out the A242, A270, PSA265 , for this type of ignition type.

Automatic Ignition

This is the most convenient ignition type because this heater utilizes an electronic ignition and monitors the heater through flame rectification. The patio heater cannot be manually lit. Heater is turned off/on with electrical switch, timer or other control device by interrupting the 24 VAC supply to the heater. Control device is to be supplied by the installer.

Check out the PSA265VE for this type of ignition type.

Note: the PSA265VE requires an external 24 VAC source that is to be supplied by the installer.