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Bought 2 Shadow 1.5 kwinfra red wall heaters earlier this year. Delighted with the purchase. I was unsure of what wattage and quantity I needed. Contacted Heat Outdoors who gave excellent advice based... See more
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Ordered two infra-red heaters two years ago - excellent product that worked really well. Came to test them ready for the summer and one had developed a fault with the Bluetooth unit. Contacted He... See more
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Heat Outdoors are experts in outdoor heater, outdoor patio heater and gas patio heater technology. With over a decade of experience to guide us, we’ve curated a highly reliable and staggeringly varied collection of garden heaters and outdoor patio heaters for your garden or outdoor area in the home or commercial setting. We’ve developed the Shadow brand to offer the best performance and versatility when it comes to electric and infrared heaters. And, we also stock some of the world’s finest garden heater and patio heater technology from brands like Tansun and Solamagic. Whatever your needs, we’ve tailored the range to meet your specific requirements.
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Stort Valley Industrial Estate, cm23 2tu, Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
- 01279 466500
- info@heat-outdoors.co.uk
- www.heat-outdoors.co.uk
4.8
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Heat Outdoors were very helpful
Heat Outdoors were very helpful. Helped me choose the correct outdoor heater for my space. Item arrived promptly. After sales assistance was also readily available albeit I have had no need to avail of this as the product was easily installed and works perfectly.
June 6, 2025
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Got the 2.4 shadow fat boy heater
Got the 2.4 shadow fat boy heater, although on the pricey side , this is worth every penny ! The heat is incredible and very reasonable to run, this is definitely worth buying if you’re thinking about it, most definitely a game changer ! Highly recommended
February 4, 2025
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Fantastic product (Empire Heater)
Fantastic product (Empire Heater) but what really made the experience was the customer service, very quick and thoughtful answers to questions. Great team.
May 30, 2025
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We placed an order for a shadow heater…
We placed an order for a shadow heater on Heat Outdoors and shortly afterwards received a phone call to advise that the one we ordered was out of stock but they could send the next and better modal instead for the same price.
Of course we agreed.
Fantastic customer service, couldn’t fault them we’re delighted with our heater
May 29, 2025
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Brilliant service from these guys
Brilliant service from these guys, had a patio heater that had an issue, they could not have been more helpful…! If only every company were like this…
Many thanks again for your help
May 21, 2025
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A thoroughly positive experience for humans and pets too!
We’ve been using the heater for over two months now and we love it: it has greatly improved our enjoyment of our terrace even during England’s endless cold evenings. Our cat loves it too and now often sleeps outside in the evening under the heater if it’s on, and always looks up annoyed when it’s time to go to bed and we switch it off! It's been a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I recommend it to anyone wishing to enjoy outdoors more naturally without various layers of jumpers!
March 3, 2025
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Spring/Early summer is here and we just…
Spring/Early summer is here and we just needed something to take the chill off. Our old 'fire pit' took ages to warm up and carried on heating the patio long after we went to bed.
The TULIP fire pit is perfect for this time of year providing a few nights each week BBQing in the garden I am just in awe of the simplicity a great product.
April 26, 2025
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Al,
Thanks for the great feedback! We're really pleased to hear the Tulip Fire Pit is making your spring evenings more enjoyable. Enjoy the BBQ season!
If you ever need anything else, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for choosing Heat Outdoors!
Excellent after sales service
Excellent after sales service when my heater packed up after 3 years - provided free part which fixed the heater good as new. Rachel and the team were truly marvellous.
March 26, 2025
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Staying warm in the UK
Really knowledgeable company with great products that simply work! The Heaters extended our UK 'Summer' and even warmed us on the odd bright day over Christmas.
June 1, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your feedback! It’s great to know that our products are making a difference all year round. If you need any assistance or have questions in the future, we’re always here to help!
After discussing the efficiency aspects…
After discussing the efficiency aspects with Rachel and Ruth, I ended up buying 2 clear glass Shadow Crystal 600W Infrared Panel Heaters from Heat Outdoors.
They're absolutely brilliant, as was the customer service that I received from Rachel and Ruth.
So good, that I'm going to buy yet another infrared glass panel and use these which run at 14p/kwh instead of my gas central heating radiators running at +26p/kwh!
Well done Rachel and Ruth and thanks for all the help and support you provided in making my decision to buy these products.
January 6, 2025
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Vince,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with your Shadow Crystal Infrared Panel Heaters and the energy savings they bring. It's always our goal to help customers make informed decisions, so it's wonderful to know Rachel and Ruth were able to provide such excellent support throughout your purchase.
If there’s anything more we can assist with, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for choosing Heat Outdoors!
Great customer service
Great customer service. Rachel on the chat line resolved the part number query and was very helpful right through to order. Recommend!
January 10, 2025
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that Rachel was able to assist you. If you need any further help, feel free to get in touch. We are always happy to help!
Shadow Sidekick 1.2kw
I bought the Shadow Sidekick 1.2kw to heat my small basement flat. When it arrived, it was only working on the maximum setting. The customer services ladies were super helpful in assisting me with trying to get it to work via the remote on the lower settings, and then ended up sending me a replacement heater which works perfectly. The heater is great, exactly what I was looking for. The customer services team were really nice to deal with and fixed my problem quickly.
December 2, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Karla,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re sorry to hear about the initial issue with your Shadow Sidekick 1.2kW but are thrilled that our customer service team could resolve it quickly for you.
It’s wonderful to know the replacement heater is working perfectly and is exactly what you were looking for. We’ll pass on your kind words to our customer service team - they’ll be delighted to hear they made a positive difference!
If you ever need anything else, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for choosing Heat Outdoors!
I am blown away by the customer service…
I am blown away by the customer service I have received from Heat Outdoors. It is so rare and refreshing to receive such personal care and expert advice which has helped me navigate through all of the options and find the perfect heater for me. Their range of heaters is unparalleled with competitive prices and speedy delivery. Will be recommending to all friends and family that they do not buy heaters from anywhere else! Thank you Heat Outdoors :)
December 17, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Meg,
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our team. Providing exceptional customer service is at the heart of what we do, and it’s so rewarding to know it made a difference for you.
We’re delighted that you appreciate our range, competitive pricing, and speedy delivery - it means the world to us that you’d recommend us to your friends and family.
Thank you for choosing Heat Outdoors! If you ever need any further assistance, we’re always here to help.
Excellent purchase
Staff were very friendly, helpful & very thorough with answering any questions that I had. I’m very pleased with the heater that I was advised to purchase & would definitely recommend this company to anyone that was thinking of buying outdoor heating.
December 9, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Kate,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that our team was able to provide friendly, thorough, and helpful service. It’s great to know you’re happy with the heater you chose and that it’s meeting your needs.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support. If you ever have any further questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re always here to help.
Thank you for choosing Heat Outdoors!
Good quality product and service.
I have dealt with Ruth & Heat Outdoors on a number of projects. The quality of the product is great and always a quick turn around time as most products are in stock for next day delivery.
Would definitely recommend to both Trade & DIY customers.
December 11, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such positive experiences working with Ruth and Heat Outdoors on multiple projects. Ensuring great product quality and quick turnaround times is what we strive for, and it’s fantastic to know this has met your expectations.
Your recommendation to both Trade and DIY customers means a lot to us. If there’s anything else we can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Grate product
Fast and speedy delivery. Grate product would recommend to anyone !!
December 6, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re happy with the product and our fast delivery service. Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thanks for choosing Heat Outdoors!
Excellent Service
Excellent Service - I was pleasantly surprised when working with Heat Outdoors. As an installer i have been let down many times with faulty products or lack of support after installation but found Heat outdoors and especially Rachel and Paul extremely responsive and helpful. I have been recommending these products to my clients and have had fantastic feedback.
From design to delivery and ongoing support i would strongly recommend you speak to the team when looking at purchasing the right product for the right location as they can assist in making sure you cover all yours or your client's needs.
Thanks Heat outdoors, Rachel and Paul.
November 30, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Alessandra,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Heat Outdoors, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Rachel and Paul - they’ll be thrilled to know their support made a difference.
It’s great to hear that our products and service have not only met your expectations but also earned positive feedback from your clients. Providing reliable products and ongoing support is a top priority for us, and we’re so pleased it’s reflected in your experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendations and look forward to assisting you and your clients in the future. If there’s ever anything more we can do to help, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for choosing Heat Outdoors!
We bought two heaters (Shadow 3kW) from…
We bought two heaters (Shadow 3kW) from Heat Outdoors for our restaurant terrace, expecting reliable products based on positive reviews. Unfortunately, the experience has been the opposite.
One heater arrived faulty, and while they repaired it, another stopped working entirely just after two years. Heat Outdoors sent a replacement motherboard, but our electrician found the wiring poorly designed, tangled, and dangerous. Ultimately, we had to send it back.
The second heater had a failed light bulb. Replacing it was nearly impossible, even for our electrician, due to the poor design and exposed cables inside, which could cause a short circuit. Both heaters had to be taken down during our busiest trading period in December, severely impacting our revenue.
Customer service quoted £399.58 for repairs, citing issues like exposed wiring — which should never have been present in the first place. When asked, the manager Martin, confirmed these heaters are made in China.
These heaters are poorly manufactured, costly to repair, and impractical to maintain. Simple fixes like replacing a bulb require you to send the item back to heat outdoors, and they charge you through the nose to repair. It’s a racket. Save yourself the hassle and lost business — invest in better-quality heaters elsewhere.
December 11, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
I am writing this reply more for other customers to read than in direct reply to the review. We go to such enormous lengths to keep customers happy and provide, not just with superb products, but exceptional service too. We are so proud of our 5 Star rating, it is genuinely disheartening when we are unable to resolve an issue.
Mr Morvaridi purchased 2 heaters from us in early 2022 and used them without incident in his restaurant Minas London for over 2.5 years. In fact he was so happy that, as recently as Feb this year he returned and made additional purchases from us.
When were recently contacted regarding a heater not working, it was well outside of warranty, yet despite this, we diagnosed the problem and offered to fix the heater free of charge if he could return it to us. Mr Morvaridi declined this offer and instead, asked us to send him the parts for his own electrician to make the repairs. We of course obliged and sent the parts out FOC arriving with him the very next day. His electrician, tried to replace the parts and, as we later discovered, destroyed the heaters in the process. The new motherboard had been rammed in so hard that it broke and snapped the switches. He failed to reattach the earth connection wire and, most critically, cut through all mains power cables (instead of undoing the connectors) inexplicably, reconnecting them with sticky tape. The heaters had been rendered unusable and extremely dangerous if used.
When the ruined heaters were returned to us at our request, we contacted Mr Morvaridi to explain the damage his electrician had done. We offered to do a complete restoration ie, replace every part except for the outer case for a cost of only £400.00. This offer generated an abusive conversation with our lead engineer and the 1 star review. I then personally intervened and offered to do the repair for half price (at a big loss to us), however, this was still refused.
With regards to the negative comments about our products being made in China; every high quality phone, PC and electronic product we all own is made in China. We use the finest state-of-the-art factories, quality technicians and have every certification and ISO quality accreditation. Additionally, I personally inspect them at least three times a year and, will be there again in January. In my experience, the majority of Chinese I have worked with for many years are wonderful loyal people, with a strong work ethic and, I am proud to call several of them my close friends.
Stephen Levy
Founder and CEO
Really disappointed
Really disappointed - did not expect missing parts after paying premium price for 2 Santini Flame Heaters. There are errors in the Parts List and the Assembly Instructions. And the nuts are really hard to screw on - poor quality threading.
October 25, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Morning,
Thank you for your feedback.
I am very sorry you have had some issues with the Santini heaters. The Santini is the most popular gas unit we currently retail, and having sold over 500 in the past year alone, with not one reported issue, I am very surprised that something was amiss.
We are always here to help and as you can see, we simply don't do unhappy customers!
If you were to contact our customer care team on live chat, email, whatsapp or website message - they will of course fully rectify the issue or talk you through the build process (as well as provide a full build video tutorial) should anything within this process not have been clear.
I have tried to give you a call on your mobile this morning, but was unable to reach you.
Please do reach out, so we can resolve and support you through any issue you may have.
Warm Regards,
Rachel Armstrong
(Operations Director)
This is the second time I
This is the second time I. have purchased from Heat Outdoors, this time I ordered it by phone and went there and collected within an hour. The service was amazing.
The quality of the lamps are amazing and a good price, I have no hesitation in recommending this company, 5 star all the way.......
September 3, 2024
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Reply from Heat Outdoors
Hi Bobby,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us, both with your purchase and our service. Your continued support and recommendation mean a lot to us! We look forward to serving you again and appreciate the 5-star rating!
Ellie
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