Walmart Is Selling a $200 Patio Heater for Just $80, and Shoppers Say It's a 'Must Buy' for the Deck
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Backyard gear is all about expanding what you can do with your outdoor space. Pieces like a compact storage shed make it a convenient place to stash lawn equipment. Lights mean you can spend time there after dark. And a propane heater, like the one Walmart has on sale for 60% off right now, makes it possible to enjoy your yard even in cooler spring weather.
The Simenmax Propane Heater is normally $200, but it’s currently available for just $80. For $120 less than usual, you get a powerful heater that 7 out of 8 reviewers on average have given five stars, saying it “heats very well” and is the “best patio heater” that's a “must-buy” for chilly evenings out on the deck.
Simenmax Propane Heater, $80 (was $200) at Walmart
The 48,000 BTU this heater puts out is enough to warm a 9-foot radius. The flames are visible behind a double-layer of stainless steel burner mesh that can extend the service life by 30%. It starts with a one-touch ignition system, has a knob to control the heat output, and two wheels to make moving it around a breeze. Crucially, this heather also comes with a safety protection system that automatically shuts off the gas if the heater is titled more than 45 degrees, something that’s less likely if you opt for the model with the included hidden sandbox, which we recommend.
One reviewer said it was “a little intimidating at first” but this heater was “super easy to put together” because “the instructions are very organized and easy to follow.” It’s performed well since they assembled it, and they said “I would buy two more!”
Other satisfied customers said they “love these lamps for our patio” and called it the “best heater for the cold in Pahrump,” which isn’t the coldest place on the planet but does have an average low of 35 in December and January, colder than you’d like to be without a capable propane heater nearby.
The Simenmax Propane Heater is a powerful outdoor heater with a few touches, namely the reinforced mesh and tip-over safety system, that really elevate it. It’s worth considering for $200, but at just $80, it’s time to pick up one (or more) before this price returns to normal.