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

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

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