Wall Mounted Gas Patio Heaters

A wall mounted gas patio heater brackets to a vertical surface and aims its infrared energy out and down, warming people and furniture directly rather than heating air that a breeze would carry away. This collection spans natural gas and propane models for patios, balconies, walkways and restaurant terraces where floor space is too tight for a freestanding heater.

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How a Wall Mounted Gas Patio Heater Works

A wall mounted gas heater brackets to a vertical surface and aims its infrared energy out and down, so the warmth lands on people and furniture rather than on the air. That matters outdoors, where heated air is carried off by the first breeze while radiant energy is not. Mounting on the wall keeps the floor clear and puts the heat above head height, which is why it is the default for a narrow patio, a balcony or a walkway where a freestanding unit would be in the way.

Natural gas or propane

Natural gas units plumb into a fixed line and never need refilling, which suits a permanent installation at a home or a restaurant terrace. Propane models run from a cylinder, so they can go where no gas line reaches, at the cost of swapping tanks. Most models here are sold in one fuel or the other rather than converting between them, so decide the fuel before the model.

Mounting height and clearance

These need more clearance than an electric heater because they burn fuel and produce exhaust. Every unit specifies a minimum distance to combustible surfaces above and to the sides, and a mounting height range that its heat pattern is designed around. Mount below that range and the heat is uncomfortably intense underneath; above it and the pattern spreads thin. A gas heater must never be recessed into a soffit or ceiling cavity, which is a difference from flush-mounted electric models and not a preference.

Where to look next

Ceiling mounted gas patio heaters suit a covered patio or pergola where an overhead structure already exists. Wall mounted electric heaters need a circuit rather than a gas line and can be flush recessed. Gas Patio Heaters is the full gas range including freestanding and portable formats, and Mounted Patio Heaters spans every mounting style.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wall Mounted Gas Patio Heaters

How are wall-mounted gas patio heaters installed?

These heaters are mounted to an exterior wall and connected to a natural gas or propane line. Installation typically requires a licensed professional to ensure proper gas connections and safe clearances.

Should I choose natural gas or propane?

Natural gas if you have a line or are willing to run one. It never needs refilling and costs less to operate, which matters on a heater used most evenings through a season. Propane if no line reaches the spot, accepting that someone has to swap cylinders. Most models here are built for one fuel rather than converting between them, so settle the fuel before you shortlist a model.

How high should a wall mounted gas patio heater be mounted?

Each model states its own range, and it is worth following rather than eyeballing. Mounted too low, the heat directly beneath is uncomfortable and the area covered shrinks. Too high and it spreads thin before it reaches anyone. Angling a heater brings its pattern closer, so a tilted unit generally mounts lower than one aimed straight down. Check the specific figure on the product page before you fix the bracket.

Can a gas patio heater be recessed into a wall or soffit?

No. A gas heater burns fuel and has to draw combustion air and clear its exhaust, so it needs open air around it and specified clearance to any combustible surface. Recessing one into a soffit or ceiling cavity is a fire risk. Flush recessing is an electric-only option, which is one of the clearest practical differences between the two fuels.

Do wall mounted gas heaters work in wind?

Better than any heater that warms air, because radiant energy travels to whatever it hits rather than relying on still air. That said, strong gusts can disturb a flame and reduce output, which is why several models here carry wind guards or enclosed burners. On a genuinely exposed site, mounting lower and using two overlapping units beats one mounted high.

Can these be used indoors or in a garage?

Some can, and it depends entirely on the model and on venting. Several units here are certified for indoor as well as outdoor use, but an enclosed space needs either the exhaust vented out or enough ventilation air supplied in. Check the individual product page and confirm the arrangement with your installer before you plan an indoor installation.