Lanai Heat?

[jdsl1998]

Hello, If you can go on your lanai today or any day that is cold...what is your heat source? Would you buy it again? If not what would you suggest? Thanks.

[Philip Winkler]

Mitsubishi Heat Pump - works great, quiet, very efficient

[swimdawg]

Hello, If you can go on your lanai today or any day that is cold...what is your heat source? Would you buy it again? If not what would you suggest? Thanks.

When I had my lanai enclosed, my contractor (Brian Freitag) suggested a fireplace. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it is also a great source of heat. The fireplace is on right now..........and it's toasty warm out there!

[karostay]

We had our lanai enclosed by Randa Services 5 months ago
It's well insulated & thermal glass we found by leaving the sliders open and turning on the ceiling fan on there has been no need for a supplemental heating or cooling source

[kittygilchrist]

What about heating an open lanai with birdcage?

[gomoho]

Hello, If you can go on your lanai today or any day that is cold...what is your heat source? Would you buy it again? If not what would you suggest? Thanks.

I am assuming when you say lanai you are dealing with a screened room that is not enclosed. Perhaps one of those propane heaters you see at restaurants outdoors might do the trick.

If you lanai is enclosed let the sun do the job if you're lucky enough to be facing the right direction. I just had to crack a window it got so warm so fast. I face east. We also had duct work run to provide a/c and heat when needed.

[George Bieniaszek]

What about heating an open lanai with birdcage?

Hi Kitty!

We bought a propane patio heater from Lowes this year for heat to our open lanai this year. Basically the same ones that City Fire or Redsauce at LSL use in their open bar areas. The heater works very well especially when it is not too breezy outside. It provides sufficient heat that makes eating or enjoying the lanai on a cool day a very pleasant experience. My wife is not complaining that we cannot use the lanai during the cooler days anymore:)

We bought it in CT when it was on sale for $99 before Christmas and put it in the car for the trip down. Assembly was very easy. They run approx. $199-$250 right now.

[calgone]

I assume it's enclosed with Glass. We have a mini-spli made by Mitsubishi, 7 years old, works great. Cool on the summer, warm in the winter.

[keithwand]

Electric roll up shades. Keeps the wind out.

[jdsl1998]

Nope, our lanai is not enclosed. So, I need something to read the paper in the morning...or go out with a light blanket right now...it's in the 50's and we do not get sun on the lanai.

[jdsl1998]

George, what is the model of your heater?


Hi Kitty!

We bought a propane patio heater from Lowes this year for heat to our open lanai this year. Basically the same ones that City Fire or Redsauce at LSL use in their open bar areas. The heater works very well especially when it is not too breezy outside. It provides sufficient heat that makes eating or enjoying the lanai on a cool day a very pleasant experience. My wife is not complaining that we cannot use the lanai during the cooler days anymore:)

We bought it in CT when it was on sale for $99 before Christmas and put it in the car for the trip down. Assembly was very easy. They run approx. $199-$250 right now.

[George Bieniaszek]

Hi JDSL1998!

The Item number is #328157 from Lowes. HD also sells similar items. I also saw them on Amazon as well.

It stands 87" tall and is rated for 41,000 BTU's. It uses a standard 20LB bottle of propane. It has wheels on the bottom so that you can tilt it slightly and move it around easily. Some of the other heaters I looked at didn't have the wheels.

[jdsl1998]

thanks for the information. I think wheels are probably a must. Thanks again.

[kittygilchrist]

cool beans George. I have in ground propane w/a line in the lanai. perfect.

[skip0358]

Hi JDSL1998!

The Item number is #328157 from Lowes. HD also sells similar items. I also saw them on Amazon as well.

It stands 87" tall and is rated for 41,000 BTU's. It uses a standard 20LB bottle of propane. It has wheels on the bottom so that you can tilt it slightly and move it around easily. Some of the other heaters I looked at didn't have the wheels.
George What is your ceiling height in the Lanai as to what I read if it's a normal 8' height you may have a fire hazard. Here's the warnings on that unit.�EXPLOSION- FIRE HAZARD � Keep solid combustibles, such as building materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recommended by the instructions. � Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber. � Never use the heater in spaces which do or may contain volatile or airborne combustibles, or products such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust particles or unknown chemicals. � During operation, this product can be a source of ignition. Keep heater area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning solvents and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content. Minimum heater clearances from combustible materials: three (3) feet from the sides & two (2) feet from the top.

[George Bieniaszek]

Hi Skip!!

Thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention. I read your post and took a look in my owners manual and you are on the money with your points.

I grabbed my tape measure and my heater has just over 16" clearance from the top of the heater to the ceiling. I do have it approx. 3 ft. away from the walls of the villa. The majority of the heat reflects downward but I will definitely check as safely as I can to see how warm or hot the ceiling of my lanai gets when it is running. Usually we run it on the lowest setting which is fine with us, but I will check when we have it at the highest setting too.

My lanai is not enclosed so I don't have issues with proper ventilation.

Thank you again Skip for voicing your concerns and I will certainly do a thorough check again.

[Seneca]

Mitsubishi Heat Pump - works great, quiet, very efficient

Who installed it?

[RichardC]

Purchased a Fire Pit from Amazon. Works great and give a nice atmosphere.