hykolity Electric Patio Heater 38.5-Inch

What to know

For anyone who wants a movable source of warmth for a patio, living room, home office, or garage, this standing hykolity heater combines infrared heat with a compact footprint. Its 1500W output comes from dual carbon heating tubes, with two heat levels to choose from.

A remote and one-touch control make adjustments straightforward, while the 0–24-hour timer can shut the heater off automatically. That’s useful when you want warmth for a set stretch of time rather than leaving the unit running indefinitely.

Keep in mind that the housing is rated IP44, which is described as protection from rain, moisture, and dusty air—not a reason to leave an electric heater exposed in every weather condition. The listing also names tip-over shutoff and overheat protection, plus ETL certification. It says the heater restarts after it is returned to an upright position, so placement still matters.

Best use cases

This model is designed to serve both indoor and outdoor spaces. On a cool evening, for example, you could position it near a seating area on a deck, select one of its heat levels, and use the remote instead of reaching for the controls. Indoors, its standing format and compact design may suit a room where a larger heater would be awkward to place.

Compared with a basic heater that only offers local controls, the remote and timer add convenience for adjusting warmth from across the room. Compared with a more specialized outdoor heating setup, though, this is a portable electric unit with two heat settings—not a product described as heating an entire large patio. It makes sense if you want one heater that can move between indoor and outdoor settings. It might not be a great match if you need several finely adjustable heat levels or a stated coverage area to plan around, neither is provided here.

Tips for day-to-day use

Choose a stable spot where the heater can stand upright, and use the remote to switch between the two heat outputs as conditions change. For a short spell in a home office, set the timer to match your planned work session, for a patio gathering, keep the controls close enough to adjust without interrupting the conversation.

The automatic shutoff features are useful safeguards, but they don’t replace sensible placement. Keep the tip-over protection in mind as a backup, rather than treating it as a reason to put the heater somewhere it could easily be knocked over. The listed IP44 rating supports indoor and outdoor use, but the product details don’t specify a maximum protected area or an exact weather-use limit.

Before you decide

Can you use it indoors and outdoors? The product is described for both, including rooms, patios, decks, and garages. Its housing is listed as IP44-rated.

How many heat settings does it have? There are two heat output levels, powered by dual carbon heating tubes.

What controls and safety features are included? It has a one-touch control, a remote, a 0–24-hour auto shut-off timer, tip-over auto shutoff, and overheat protection. ETL certification is also stated.

Should you buy it?

Choose this heater if you value portability, a remote, and a timer in a standing unit that can be used in more than one kind of space. The two heat levels and safety shutoffs cover the basics, while the compact design gives you flexibility about where to place it. Skip it if your decision depends on a specified heating area, more precise temperature control, or detailed outdoor operating limits: those details aren’t supplied. For everyday spot warmth rather than a carefully sized whole-area solution, its feature set is easier to assess.