Buying guide
Twin Eagles 48-inch gas
vs 61-inch electric
Remote-controlled gas or hard-wired electric warmth. Compare the complete Twin Eagles systems.
The decision
Choose the system behind the warmth.
The Twin Eagles 48-inch gas heater makes a strong case when you want remote-controlled warmth and have a practical gas route to the patio. The Twin Eagles 61-inch electric heater suits a different plan: permanent 240V wiring, with an included incremental control. Both keep the heater up off the floor. The meaningful choice is how you will supply it, adjust it and position it over the seats you use.
Start with the 48-inch gas heater if…
Your installer can bring the right natural gas or propane supply to the intended mounting position. You like choosing between two heat levels from the wireless remote. Standard control operation uses batteries, so a mains electrical connection is optional.
Choose the 61-inch electric heater if…
You can provide the required permanent 240V supply and want to adjust electric radiant heat through the supplied incremental control. A licensed contractor must plan the wiring and control location. This is a hard-wired heater, rather than an appliance for a standard patio outlet.
Two ways to clear the floor
Look above the table—and behind the heater.
An overhead heater leaves room for chairs and a clear walking route. Start with where people will sit, then check the heater angle, support, clearances and utility route at that position. A connection elsewhere on the patio may not put the warmth over your table.
The gas heater’s brackets allow level or 30-degree mounting. The electric heater uses swivel brackets, while its long axis must remain level; vertical mounting is excluded. Each has its own mounting envelope. The nominal 48-inch and 61-inch names do not describe the full space needed for installation.
Controls and connections
The remote is a real difference.
With the gas heater, the wireless remote lets you switch between the two listed heat levels without returning to a wall control. Its battery-powered gas valve also means you can plan standard operation without adding a mains electrical feed for that control. You still need a professionally installed gas supply and access for battery changes.
The selected electric package includes the TEIC control. Put its location into the electrical plan from the beginning: this is the control you will use to adjust output, and its wiring belongs in the installation quote. The gas heater’s remote is not part of this electric package.
| Decision | Twin Eagles 48-inch gas | Twin Eagles 61-inch electric |
|---|---|---|
| Energy supply | Natural gas or propane; select the correct fuel model | 240V permanent hard-wired supply; 3,500W, rated 14.6A |
| How you adjust it | Wireless remote; 25,000 BTU/hr low or 37,000 BTU/hr high | Included 240V TEIC incremental control |
| Control power | Four AA batteries; optional 120V AC adapter | Wired electrical installation, including the control |
| Supplied mounting equipment | Mounting brackets and flexible gas hose | Standard wall/ceiling swivel brackets |
| Primary installation conversation | Gas routing, supply sizing, shut-off, ventilation and clearances | Circuit, wiring, control position, support and clearances |
| Current selected price | $2,899.00 | $1,059.00 |
Choose the fuel model on the gas product page: natural gas and propane configurations are offered. For electric, the card below selects the 61-inch, 3,500W, 240V package with TEIC control. The prices update from those Shopify configurations; installation and site work are separate.
The Hearth Outpost view
We would price the finished installation first.
Twin Eagles 48-inch gas
We like the gas heater’s combination of a wireless remote, two heat levels and battery-operated control. It is particularly worth considering when a suitable gas route is already part of the patio project. An optional AC adapter provides another way to power the control.
Ratings cover the Twin Eagles gas heater family.
Twin Eagles 61-inch electric
The electric heater is compelling when a suitable electrical route is easier to provide than a gas line. The TEIC control is included in this package. Have the electrician price the circuit, route and control installation alongside the live appliance price below.
Ratings cover the Twin Eagles electric heater family.
For either choice, settle the first seating zone before adding more heaters. Our outdoor heating installer brief can help organize the room dimensions and site questions.
Make the position work
Compare the mounting envelope before the quote.
For a dining table under a patio roof, the first useful drawing is the whole seating arrangement: table, pulled-out chairs, walking route and proposed heater. The next drawing is the exact model’s mounting sheet. Ask the installer to put the two together before you commit to a gas route or a new electrical feed.
The gas mounting sheet lists 48 inches of clearance below the heater, while the electric sheet shows 72 inches below. Those measurements are clearances around the appliance, not a reason to mount either one at that height above the floor. The complete manuals add mounting-height, material and installation requirements. The gas manual also places its gas inlet on the left: include that connection and service access in the routing plan. Roof height alone is not enough to choose between them.
On a long, open seating area, ask the installer to consider the occupied zones rather than assuming the longer electric unit or the gas unit’s larger-looking output number will cover everything. These are different energy inputs and different mounting systems. We are not treating them as a controlled heat-output comparison.
The project budget
Budget for installation and energy.
Gas package and project
- 48-inch heater in the selected natural gas or propane configuration
- Wireless remote, mounting brackets and flexible gas hose included
- Battery operation standard; AC adapter optional
- Gas line, shut-off, mounting/site work and professional installation quoted separately
Electric package and project
- 61-inch, 3,500W, 240V heater
- TEIC incremental control and standard swivel brackets included
- Permanent electrical installation by a licensed contractor
- Circuit, wiring, control installation and mounting/site work quoted separately
For an operating-cost conversation, the electric heater’s full rated input is 3.5kW: one hour at that input uses 3.5kWh. Multiply by your electricity rate per kWh.
The gas heater’s high setting is 37,000 BTU/hr, equal to 0.37 therm per hour of gas input; low is 0.25 therm per hour. If your natural gas bill is priced per therm, multiply by that rate.
These calculations use the standard therm and electricity units. They describe energy input rather than equal comfort, and they exclude fixed utility charges. Propane needs its own fuel-price calculation.
That gives you a useful budget check without guessing what energy costs at your address. Your chosen setting, session length, outdoor conditions and actual installation affect the experience.
Shop the ranges
Continue with the exact configuration.
These cards select the natural gas heater and the 240V electric package with TEIC control. The gas product page also offers propane. Prices update from Shopify; utility work and installation are separate.
Twin Eagles
Twin Eagles 48-inch gas heater — natural gas
$2,899.00 $3,294.32
Natural gas selected; propane is available on the product page. Remote, brackets and flexible gas hose included.
Twin Eagles
Twin Eagles 61-inch electric heater — 240V with TEIC control
$1,059.00 $1,203.41
3,500W/240V with TEIC incremental control and swivel brackets. Hard-wired installation is separate.
Warranty and documents
Useful coverage, with different terms for each heater.
Twin Eagles 48-inch gas
The gas manual gives two-year limited residential parts coverage for defects in materials and workmanship, alongside one-year full residential coverage. Having a second year of covered parts is a useful benefit. Warranty service must follow the authorized-service process, and owner costs and exclusions still apply.
- Limited residential parts
- 2 years
- Full residential coverage
- 1 year
Twin Eagles 61-inch electric
The electric manual provides one-year coverage against defects in materials and workmanship, with covered parts supplied without charge under its terms. This supports the heater itself; field service, removal, installation and shipping costs remain outside that parts protection.
- Materials and workmanship
- 1 year
Both written warranties have original-purchaser, location, registration and use conditions. The gas warranty distinguishes residential-plus use and excludes commercial locations; the electric manual lists a shorter commercial term. Keep proof of purchase and check the exact written coverage for your installation.
Before ordering
Bring the installer a complete choice.
Let’s work through the patio together.
Send the roof height, seating dimensions and available utilities. We can help you compare the two Twin Eagles packages and organize the right questions for your installer.
Speak to an Expert
Good questions
Details that change the choice.
Does the gas heater need an electrical outlet?
Standard operation uses four AA batteries for the gas valve, with a battery-powered wireless remote. The 120V AC adapter is optional. The gas supply still needs professional installation.
Is the electric heater’s control included?
Yes. The selected Twin Eagles 61-inch, 3,500W, 240V package includes the TEIC incremental control. Have its installation and location included in the electrical quote.
Can I choose propane instead of natural gas?
The Twin Eagles 48-inch gas heater is offered in natural gas and propane configurations. Choose the fuel model that matches the supply and rating plate; the electric heater is a separate system.
Which will cost less to run?
Use your local energy rates and intended settings. At full rated input, the electric model uses 3.5kWh per hour; the natural gas model uses 0.37 therm per hour on high or 0.25 on low. These input figures do not establish equal warmth or comfort.
Does the longer electric heater cover more of my table?
Length alone cannot answer that. Mounting height, angle, the seats you want to warm and the patio’s exposure matter. Compare each exact model’s placement instructions with the seating layout; this article does not establish equal output or a tested winner for your patio.