How to choose the best patio heating system for a rental cottage?

In this article we explore the specifics of rental cottages and answer the question “how to choose the best patio heater system for a rental cottage.”

Special features of rental chalets

In recent years, the trend has been to rent a cottage. Whether it’s a cottage purely dedicated to rental or a cottage owner who rents out his or her cottage a few weeks a year to make ends meet, more and more cottages are being offered on the rental market.

A patio heating system is an excellent way to differentiate yourself and offer a warmer, more unique experience.

When buying a patio heating system, there are a few things to keep in mind to make the wisest choice possible when it comes to a rental cottage.

Security

You’re leaving your property in the hands of strangers, and security is paramount. Some types of patio heater are inherently safer. Propane patio heaters, while generally safe, carry additional inherent risks that reduce the safety of your tenants and your property. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to change a propane tank safely.

What’s more, utilization management is particularly important for rentals. You’d have to be wearing rose-colored glasses to hope that everyone who uses your cottage will think to turn off the patio heaters. Opt for a system that requires the use of a timer.

Quality

With many strangers using the cottage, you need to consider the quality of everything the tenants will be using. Even if many tenants are respectful, you can’t take any chances when it comes to quality. It’s best to stay away from patio heater options that are designed with poor-quality materials that can break with improper use. That’s why we work with North American manufacturers, to offer high-quality products that last.

Aesthetics

Whether it’s showcasing the most beautiful photos on rental sites or offering a “wow” factor to your customers on site. Take the time to choose a model that best suits your rental cottage.

Purchase cost and lifetime

Considering service life is always important when purchasing a patio heating system, but it’s even more important in a rental cottage since it’s likely to be used more often. The majority of patio heaters available on the shelves of big-box stores are made from materials that will only last a few years, or even just one in some cases. Investing in a system that is designed to last for more than 10 years is worth considering if you want to rent out your cottage for several years, and get a good return on your investment.

Cost of use

You can’t talk about the cost of purchase without talking about the cost of use. Patio heaters can be intimidating when you don’t know how much they cost. A 3 kW electric patio heater costs less than $0.30 per hour of use at current Québec electricity rates. Electric patio heaters are less expensive to operate than propane heaters.

Simplicity

For many homeowners, changing propane tanks from patio heaters to propane is not an option. For this simple reason, electric patio heaters are a priority for many homeowners. Since, once installed, there’s no need to manage the tank, simply let the customer enjoy the terrace, especially when you have the peace of mind of a timer.

Terrace heating system tailored to specific needs

Considering the above particularities, an electric patio heater solution is best suited to the rental chalet.

An electric patio heating system:

• Include a timer to reduce the risk and cost of tenants forgetting to turn off the system.
• Permanently installed on the wall or ceiling, it’s safer than a free-standing patio heater that can tip over. Not to mention that it’s also more aesthetically pleasing.
• Less expensive to use.
• No need for constant propane tank changes.

Quelles sont les options de chauffe-terrasse électrique ?

Parmi les options de chauffe-terrasse électriques, Technirep favorise Infratech et Fostoria puisqu’il s’agit des seuls chauffe-terrasses fabriqué en Amérique du Nord. De plus, nous pouvons facilement intégrer un contrôle incluant une minuterie et toutes les autres options de contrôle nécessaire telles qu’un contrôle WI-FI et un contrôle résistant aux intempéries.

Conclusion: How to choose the best patio heating system for your rental cottage?

Each rental chalet project is unique and has its own requirements. Our team will be happy to discuss your expectations and needs with you, so that we can design a system that meets your expectations in terms of quality, comfort, control options, aesthetics and price.