Pyramid Heater VS Patio Heater

Pyramid Heater vs. Patio Heater: The Golden Choice for Outdoor Heating? 

GB-WARM in-depth analysis: Let wholesalers Understand at Once!

Today, with the rapid growth of outdoor dining, commercial terraces, cafes, bars, hotel gardens, courtyard parties and other scenarios, the demand for outdoor heating equipment is continuously rising worldwide. For wholesalers who want to enter the outdoor heating market, choosing the right product type is the key to determining sales volume.

This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of two of the most popular outdoor heating devices:

Pyramid Heater (tower Heater) and Patio Heater (traditional umbrella-shaped patio heater).

We not only conduct a comprehensive comparison from aspects such as functionality, performance, safety, design, and applicable scenarios, but also combine GB-WARM's industry experience and product advantages to provide wholesalers with a truly professional-level guide that can assist in decision-making.

 What is Pyramid Heater? 

An outdoor heating star with a distinctive appearance and a first-class atmosphere

Pyramid Heater is usually referred to as a tower-type outdoor heater.

Its most distinctive feature is the conical appearance combined with the visible flame tube design, which creates a very attractive visual effect and is the first choice for many high-end hotels, bars and popular restaurants.

Structural Characteristics of Pyramid Heater

• The typical height is 2.2 to 2.4 meters

• Built-in high-temperature resistant Quartz Glass Tube

• Flames penetrate from the bottom to the top, creating a "fire column" effect

  
  

Why is Pyramid Heater so popular?

The charm of Pyramid Heater lies in its atmosphere value.

In the era of fierce competition in outdoor catering, merchants not only need functional heating but also "visually eye-catching devices", and Pyramid Heater precisely meets this demand:

• The flame-visible design makes the environment look more sophisticated

• It is more likely to become a photo spot for customers and increase the social exposure of the restaurant

• The night effect is stunning and the atmosphere is extremely strong

• It can significantly increase the customer's dwell time and consumption willingness per unit area

Advantages of GB-WARM Pyramid Heater (very suitable for wholesale purchase)

As a professional manufacturer of outdoor heaters, GB-WARM's Pyramid Heater is favored by a large number of wholesalers in the global market for reasons including:

• The thickened stainless steel body has stronger corrosion resistance

• Enlarge the flame tube for a more full visual effect

• Passed CE/ETL/CSA and other certifications

• Enhanced windproof structure ensures more stable outdoor performance

• Large-area base anti-toppling design

• It is equipped with various OEM/ODM services, suitable for wholesalers to expand their brands

What is Patio Heater?

A classic, highly practical and stable-selling terrace heater

If Pyramid Heater focuses on "visual effects", then Patio Heater (umbrella patio heater) is synonymous with "efficient heating" and "cost performance".

The structural characteristics of Patio Heater

• The height is usually between 2 and 2.1 meters

• There is a metal reflective umbrella plate on the top

• Heat the air by burning LPG/Propane

• Heat spreads evenly in all directions by radiation

• It can cover an area of approximately 15 to 25 square meters

In which scenarios is Patio Heater suitable?

• Outdoor terrace of the restaurant

• Bar garden area

• Private courtyard

• Business activities

• Camping bases, resorts

Patio Heater is a traditional outdoor heater with high customer acceptance, simple maintenance and more competitive prices. Therefore, it is very suitable for wholesale channels with large sales volume and long-term stable sales.

Advantages of GB-WARM Patio Heater

GB-WARM has a mature Patio Heater series with the following features:

• High-efficiency burner, with stronger heat output

• Made of 304/430 stainless steel (optional)

• The split structure is suitable for container transportation, saving logistics costs

• Multiple safety protections: anti-tipping, flameout protection, etc

• The color, LOGO, packaging and gas standards can be customized as needed

• Wholesale prices are more competitive and offer greater profit margins

Which one is more suitable for sale, Pyramid Heater or Patio Heater?

A comprehensive comparison provides answers for wholesalers!

Following is the GB-WARM professional comparison and analysis table to help you quickly determine which type of product is more suitable for the target market:

Evaluation Criteria	Pyramid Heater	Patio Heater
Visual Appeal	★★★★★ (Strong visible flame effect)	★★★ (Traditional outdoor heater appearance)
Heating Performance	★★★	★★★★ (Larger heating coverage)
Market Positioning	Mid-to-High End	Low-to-Mid End
Sales Potential	★★★★ (High demand in restaurants/hospitality)	★★★★★ (Widest application, very high demand)
Applicable Scenarios	Hotels, bars, trendy restaurants	Home patios, small businesses, chain restaurants
Maintenance Difficulty	Medium (Flame tube needs periodic check)	Low (Simple structure, easy to maintain)
Ambience / Atmosphere	★★★★★	★★★
Wholesale Profit Margin	High	Medium-High
Seasonal Demand Pattern	Strong peak in autumn & winter	More stable year-round
Transportation Cost	Higher (larger size)	Lower (stackable packaging)

Summary：
Both types of products have their own advantages and can be chosen based on the positioning of the wholesaler

Want to make high-end, high-profit and distinctive products?

Choose Pyramid Heater

Want to increase sales volume, expand distribution channels, and maintain long-term stable inventory?

Select Patio Heater

Many wholesalers will distribute both products simultaneously to cover different customer groups, making their profit structure healthier.

How should wholesalers Choose a more "profitable" product Structure?

GB-WARM has been serving global wholesalers for many years. We have summarized three different types of marketing strategies.

Promote Pyramid Heater (targeting the high-end market)

Strategy 1：Suitable for the following situations:

• Serve coffee shop, restaurant and hotel customers;

• The market has high demands for "atmosphere".

• The competition is relatively small, and we aim to create a differentiated product.

Advantages

• High unit price and high profit margin

• The average transaction volume is larger

• It has a good visual effect and is easy to advertise

Disadvantage

• The market capacity is slightly smaller than that of the traditional model

• The logistics cost is higher

Strategy 2: Mainly promote Patio Heater (universal type, strong volume sales)

Suitable for the following situations:

• The market competition is fierce but the demand is strong

• Want to stabilize long-term profits

• We want to supply retail stores, chain stores, home goods supermarkets, etc

Advantages

• The demand is large

• The cost of market education is low

• Low transportation and warehousing costs

• The sales rhythm is stable.

Strategy 3: Develop both types of products simultaneously (covering the entire market)

This is the strategy chosen by the most wholesalers:

• Pyramid Heater offers you high profits and a high brand image

• Patio Heater offers you high sales volume and wide channels

• This combination is suitable for expanding market share.

GB-WARM provides product and service support to wholesalers

As a factory brand deeply engaged in outdoor heating equipment, GB-WARM can provide for wholesalers

Not only the product, but also the support for the entire sales chain:

1.OEM/ODM professional customization

• LOGO laser marking

• Customized body color

• Packaging design

• Exclusive model development

2. Improve certificate support

• CE

• ETL

• CSA

• UKCA

  
  

Help you enter markets in Europe, North America, Australia, Japan, South Korea and other regions more quickly.

3. High-efficiency production lines + stable delivery times

• Fully automatic production line

• Support for bulk orders

• Strictly implement IQC/IPQC/FQC

• The on-time delivery rate is over 98%

4. Marketing material support

• High-definition real photos

• Video materials

Why will outdoor heaters continue to explode from 2025 to 2030?

According to GB-WARM's market research, the demand for outdoor heating equipment will continue to grow. The main reasons include:

① Outdoor catering continues to expand

After the pandemic, "outdoor dining" has become a permanent trend.

② Camping and outdoor living consumption has increased

Outdoor heating has become a landmark feature of camping.

③ The usage of family courtyards has increased sharply

The culture of family courtyards is thriving in Europe and America.

④ Investment and upgrading of hotels and resorts

Pyramid Heater has become a common configuration equipment in high-end hotel environments.

For wholesalers, outdoor heaters are in a highly profitable growth cycle.

Pyramid Heater vs. Patio Heater, how to choose?

If you are looking for

Stabilize sales →Patio Heater

High-end profit → Pyramid Heater

Comprehensively cover the market and enhance competitiveness → Stock both

No matter what kind of need you have,

GB-WARM can provide you with the most suitable, stable and profitable outdoor heating solutions.

If you want to obtain:

✔ Wholesale Quotation sheet

✔ Product Catalog

✔ Certification Materials

✔ Factory price policy

✔ Sample Application

✔ OEM/ODM cooperation plan

Feel free to tell me at any time and I can help you prepare the complete materials.