
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Northwest Side · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in Sauganash, Chicago start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Sauganash 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
8,000-28,000 BTU; outdoor only
$51.70each per day
holds two 100 lb tanks
$91.30each per day
250W infrared
$119.90each per day
5-7 ft height range
$72.60each 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 Sauganash
| 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 Sauganash
That makes backyard weddings, graduation parties and large family gatherings the neighborhood's typical events. The lots often have long driveways, side gates and mature landscaping, so planning where tables go and how to keep a path clear matters. Deliveries are easier here than in most of the city, but heavy trees can limit spaces for tents and drip lines can leave patches on the lawn.
Large yards with mature trees suit backyard weddings and big graduation parties.
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.
Billy Caldwell Woods and nearby preserves offer permitted picnic spaces through Cook County.
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 communion parties.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Small parks and fieldhouses host 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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