
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
South Side · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in Kenwood, Chicago start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Kenwood 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
cools up to 2000 sq ft
$247.50each
$108.90each
$163.90each
$71.50each
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 Kenwood
| 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 Kenwood
Synagogues and churches, including the landmark KAM Isaiah Israel on Hyde Park Boulevard nearby, shape the neighborhood's event calendar with weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and holiday dinners. The Metra Electric 47th Street (Kenwood) stop and Lake Park Avenue make arrival easy, and the University of Chicago's graduation season brings a surge of home parties each June. The nearby Hyde Park and Kenwood congregations also keep a busy holiday calendar, from Rosh Hashanah and Passover meals to Christmas and Easter dinners.
Large Kenwood homes host weddings, fundraisers and parties with tented lawns.
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.
Congregations host bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and holiday dinners in their halls.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
June brings home parties for U of C graduates and their families.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
Nearby lakefront parks; permits go through the Chicago Park District.
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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