
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Will County · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in Joliet, IL start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Joliet 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
42 inch
$137.50each
cools up to 2000 sq ft
$247.50each
$108.90each
$163.90each
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 Joliet
| 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 Joliet
Celebrations here range from quinceaneras and weddings in banquet halls to receptions in church halls and backyard graduation parties. Newer subdivisions on the west side offer larger lots, while older neighborhoods closer to downtown have character homes and tighter yards.
Popular for quinceaneras and wedding receptions. Confirm the hall's rules on outside rentals and load-in times.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Receptions after baptisms, communions and weddings often happen here. The parish office usually controls who can unlock the hall and when.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Newer subdivisions have larger lots that suit tents and long tables. Check HOA rules on parking.
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.
The historic downtown near the river has event spaces with their own loading rules. Check with your venue.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
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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