
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Chicagoland · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in DeKalb County, IL start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to DeKalb County is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each

Indirect-fired, heats 800-1,000 sq ft, fuel extra
$181.50each
250W infrared
$119.90each per day
5-7 ft height range
$72.60each per day
18" 3-speed; 10 gal reservoir
$72.60each per day
13,200 BTU/hr
$212.30each per day
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for DeKalb County
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 5 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 100 guests | 9 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 150 guests | 13 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 200 guests | 17 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what heating & cooling cost in Chicago.
Celebrating in DeKalb County
The landscape is mostly cornfield and wind farm, with the Kishwaukee River cutting through. Parks like Kishwaukee Kiwanis and Hopkins Park in DeKalb, along with county forest preserves, provide gathering spots. Barn and farm venues are common, and backyard parties in subdivisions and on country lots are the norm for graduation season. Church basements and VFW halls in the smaller towns host plenty of showers and anniversary dinners, and wind across the open fields is something to plan for.
NIU weekends bring big graduation parties in DeKalb and Sycamore, when chairs and tables go fast.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
Sycamore's square and downtown DeKalb host festivals and weddings, with limited parking and loading.
Heating & cooling here: Propane patio heaters need clearance from tent walls, trees and eaves. Plan one heater per 10 to 12 guests on a cold night.
Rural DeKalb County has barns and farm properties with gravel drives and uneven ground.
Heating & cooling here: Old barns get cold and drafty in spring and fall. Forced-air tent heaters work better than patio heaters in large spaces.
Sandwich hosts its fair, and halls and church events in Genoa and Kingston need lots of seating.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
How to plan
One mushroom patio heater per 15-20 guests, spaced about 10-15 feet apart.
Close the sidewalls and use forced-air heaters, about 1 per 800-1,000 sq ft.
Propane and diesel are usually billed separately by what you use.
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