
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Northwest Side · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in Dunning, Chicago start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Dunning 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
40,000 BTU; 20 lb tank not included
$146.30each per day
1500W; 10x10 ft outdoor area
$110each per day
60,000 BTU battery powered; ~1300 sq ft
$67.10each per day
8,000-28,000 BTU; outdoor only
$51.70each 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 Dunning
| 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 Dunning
Celebrations tend to be large and family-driven: first communions, graduations, anniversary dinners and weddings. Banquet halls along Irving Park Road and Harlem Avenue are popular, and nearby Norridge and Harwood Heights add more options. Backyards are generous by city standards and usually have alley garages, which makes deliveries straightforward and keeps trucks off busy streets. Weekend church events can crowd side streets too.
Roomy city lots with alley garages suit communions, graduations and cookouts.
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.
Halls host weddings, anniversaries and retirement dinners with large guest counts.
Heating & cooling here: Many parks restrict open-flame and propane heaters, so ask the park district before you rely on them.
Local parishes and schools host receptions, fundraisers and banquets.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Small park spaces for casual parties, under Chicago Park District rules.
Heating & cooling here: Many parks restrict open-flame and propane heaters, so ask the park district before you rely on them.
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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