
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Cook County · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in Oak Park, IL start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Oak Park 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
group: Buffet Service Equipment
$137.50each
170,000 BTU forced air; propane/natural gas
$266.20each per day
40,000 BTU; needs 20 lb tank (not included)
$133.10each per day
80,000 BTU forced air; needs 100 lb tank (extra fee)
$185.90each 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 Oak Park
| 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 Oak Park
Celebrations here often happen in historic homes, churches and community spaces. Backyard parties fill narrow city-style lots, church halls host receptions and memorials, and garden weddings take advantage of mature trees and thoughtful landscaping.
Prairie-style and Victorian homes host dinners and parties, and their built-ins and narrow halls shape how many chairs fit.
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.
Receptions, memorials and religious celebrations often happen here. Sanctuary and hall access often depends on the church calendar.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Many Oak Park lots have rear alleys and garages, which can make loading easier than the front street.
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.
Mature elms and careful landscaping make lovely ceremony spaces in surprisingly small yards.
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.
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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