{"product_id":"sunglo-portable-outdoor-patio-heater-portable-and-freestanding40-000-btu-exterior-heater","title":"Sunglo 40,000 BTU Portable Outdoor Patio Heater - Freestanding Gas Heater","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen guests step outside on a cool night and feel genuine warmth radiating toward them, they stay. That moment — fire pit optional, wiring unnecessary — is exactly what the Sunglo A270SS delivers. One heater, one propane tank, and your outdoor space becomes the reason guests book your property again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sunglo is built from heavy-duty 304 stainless steel, CSA certified, and rated at 40,000 BTUs — the same output standard you'd find at a high-end restaurant patio or resort pool deck. This isn't a seasonal big-box heater. It's a commercial-grade unit designed to perform stay after stay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 93\" tall with a 34.5\" reflector hood and a hidden propane cylinder compartment in the base, it looks as good as it functions. No exposed tanks, no tangled cords, no eyesore in your listing photos — just a sleek, modern focal point that signals a well-outfitted property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResort-Level Warmth Without the Wiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropane-powered and fully portable, the Sunglo A270SS delivers consistent radiant heat wherever your guests gather — no electrician, no permits, no fixed installation required. Just connect a standard 20 lb propane tank, press the battery-operated ignition, and your outdoor space is warm within seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfrared Heat That Follows Your Guests, Not the Air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfrared radiant heat works differently than a forced-air system — it warms people and objects directly, the way sunlight does, rather than heating the surrounding air. That means your guests feel it even when a breeze rolls through, and your seating area stays genuinely comfortable rather than just technically heated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith up to six hours of burn time per tank, a single fill-up covers a full evening of outdoor entertaining without interruption. Guests don't notice the logistics — they just notice that they're comfortable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40,000 BTUs Across a 12-Foot Comfort Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 34.5\" reflector hood is engineered to distribute heat evenly across a 12-foot diameter — roughly 113 square feet of coverage. That's enough to keep a full patio seating group, a poolside lounge, or a courtyard gathering warm without anyone jockeying for the best spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 40,000 BTUs, this heater performs at the upper end of the residential and light-commercial range. It's built to handle real outdoor conditions — not just calm, mild evenings, but cooler temperatures and light wind where lesser heaters give up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for the Demands of Short-Term Rental Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA heater that looks great in photos but fails after two seasons isn't a hosting asset — it's a liability. The Sunglo A270SS is engineered for repeated, heavy-use environments, with the certifications and construction to back it up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e304 Stainless Steel That Holds Up Through Every Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e304 grade stainless steel is the same material specification used in commercial kitchen equipment and marine hardware — chosen for its resistance to corrosion, humidity, and temperature cycling. On a coastal rental, a mountain cabin deck, or a rooftop urban property, that durability matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is easy to wipe down between guest stays and resistant to the kind of surface oxidation that makes lesser heaters look neglected within a year. A heater that still looks sharp in your listing photos two seasons from now is worth the investment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHost-Friendly Features That Make Turnover Effortless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery-operated electronic ignition means no pilot light babysitting, no matches, and no maintenance call because a guest couldn't figure out the startup sequence. It lights cleanly, every time. The built-in 100% safety shutoff adds a layer of protection that matters when you're managing a property remotely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe propane cylinder sits concealed inside the base, keeping the visual profile clean and reducing the chance of guest interference with the fuel connection. An optional wheel kit makes repositioning between stays simple — move it to shade during the day, roll it back to the seating area before guests arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 110 lbs, this isn't a unit you'll relocate daily, but it's far more flexible than any hardwired or natural gas alternative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Is For (and Who It's Not)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis heater is perfect if you: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Want to extend your outdoor season and justify a higher nightly rate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Manage a property without easy access to electrical or gas line hookups \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Need a heater that looks polished in listing photos and guest-facing spaces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Prefer a unit that's portable enough to reposition between stays or properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis may not be right if you: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✖ Need a permanently mounted or natural gas hardwired solution \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✖ Want coverage beyond a 12-foot zone without purchasing multiple units \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✖ Are looking for a budget or single-season heater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Owning This Looks Like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicture your outdoor space on a crisp fall evening — guests gathered around the patio furniture, drinks in hand, warm and comfortable well past sunset. The Sunglo is glowing in the background, doing its job invisibly while your property does its job visibly: earning five-star reviews and repeat bookings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mountain cabin deck that stays bookable through October instead of going dark after Labor Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA coastal rental patio where guests linger past dinner instead of retreating indoors when the breeze picks up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rooftop urban property that photographs like a boutique hotel terrace — heater and all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA backyard entertainment space that justifies a $30–$50 nightly rate premium simply by being genuinely comfortable after dark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne heater. One propane tank. A listing that stands out in every season you choose to stay open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunglo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel\/ID:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A270SS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFuel Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liquid Propane (20 lb tank, not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBTU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeating Coverage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~113 sq. ft. (12' diameter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIgnition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Battery-operated electronic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSafety Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% safety shutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMobility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portable (optional wheel kit available)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34.5\" Diameter x 93\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReflector Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 110 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBurn Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~6 hours per tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CSA Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-year residential, 90-day commercial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e(1) Sunglo Portable Stainless Steel LP Patio Heater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel reflector hood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated propane cylinder housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBattery-operated ignition system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssembly hardware \u0026amp; instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Details_resourceItem__VgE_q\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"Details_resourceLink__W7QLp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"Download SunGlo A270 Spec Sheet PDF\" download=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/d23zy84q2vn4qy.cloudfront.net\/PDF\/SunGloPDFs\/A270_TECHNICAL_SHEET_08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunGlo A270 Spec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Details_resourceItem__VgE_q\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"Details_resourceLink__W7QLp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"Download SunGlo A270 Manual PDF\" download=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/d23zy84q2vn4qy.cloudfront.net\/PDF\/SunGloPDFs\/A270_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunGlo A270 Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Details_resourceItem__VgE_q\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/authenteak.com\/p\/tearsheet\/?slug=sunglo-portable-liquid-propane-patio-heater-black\" class=\"Details_resourceLink__W7QLp\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"printable tear sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Tear Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLead Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ships Next Business Day. Please inquire for lead times on specific combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freight curbside delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspection Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect upon arrival. Report any damage within 48 hours for replacement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Installer Sourcing Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this heater is designed for straightforward setup, Optimal Outdoor Oasis can connect you with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrusted installers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for safe assembly and propane setup—ideal for STR owners who want zero hassle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-4c4c7764-7fff-0432-7842-6dd3528e0b21\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunglo","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51334278447380,"sku":"AP-SL40000BTUOUTDOORHEATER-BLK","price":3395.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":51334278480148,"sku":"AP-SL40000BTUOUTDOORHEATER-SLS","price":4295.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/2686\/1588\/files\/SungloPortableStainlessSteelOutdoorPatioHeater40000BTU7-min.png?v=1758639642","url":"https:\/\/www.optimaloutdooroasis.com\/products\/sunglo-portable-outdoor-patio-heater-portable-and-freestanding40-000-btu-exterior-heater","provider":"Optimal Outdoor Oasis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}