Is your patio heater malfunctioning? These six repairs fix the most common problems people have with their patio heaters.

In this look at patio heater options, Consumer Reports helps you decide whether an electric, propane, or natural gas model is right for you.

Mushroom-top (propane or natural gas) heaters: $1,700 and more for quality models (online models under $500 typically are not stainless, not serviceable and not convertible to natural gas).

The AZ Patio Heaters HLDS01-SSxxx packs 48,000 BTUs of heating power for cool-weather outdoor socializing.

The 9 Best Gas Patio Heaters for Outdoor Entertaining Spend more time outside this fall and winter with an outdoor propane heater.