For manufacturers, distributors and sellers of patio heaters and outdoor living products, the sale doesn’t necessarily have to end with the heater itself.
Customers who invest in patio heaters also need a way to protect that equipment when it’s not in use. Offering a durable heater cover alongside the primary product can help you provide a more complete solution while creating another opportunity to add value to the customer relationship.
Give Customers a More Complete Solution
When businesses or individuals purchase a patio heater, they’re typically thinking about extending the use of their outdoor space into cooler weather. But that heater may remain outdoors through rain, sun, wind and changing temperatures.
A quality heater cover addresses an obvious need associated with the original purchase.
For manufacturers and distributors, offering covers can make the buying process more convenient for customers while positioning your company as a more complete resource for their outdoor living needs.
Protect the Product Your Customers Invested In
Patio heaters are designed for outdoor environments, but they’re still subject to weather, dirt, debris and UV exposure when they’re not being used.
Casco Heater Covers are designed to provide water repellency and resistance to UV rays, fading, abrasions and scratches. Cold-crack protection helps the covers maintain their integrity in temperatures down to -10°F.
Sloped edges encourage water runoff and help minimize pooling, while a heavy-duty interlocking zipper system makes installation easier and provides additional protection against wind, water and potential animal damage.
For your customers, that means a practical accessory designed specifically to protect the equipment they’ve already purchased.
Offer Covers for Different Types of Patio Heaters
Not every customer owns the same type of outdoor heater, so having options matters.
Casco offers universal-fit covers for:
- Tower heaters
- Table heaters
- Dome heaters
- Propane tanks
Multiple styles give manufacturers and distributors opportunities to pair appropriate covers with different products throughout their existing line.
Provide Material and Color Options
Customers may also have different priorities when choosing an outdoor cover.
Most Casco Heater Covers are available in two fabric choices:
- Premium Vinyl – Heavy-duty 23 oz. vinyl with a non-woven fleece backing.
- Superior Polyester – Lightweight 5 oz. solution-dyed polyester designed for outdoor use.
Covers are available in Black, Charcoal, Grey, Hunter Green and Tan, giving customers choices that can work with different patio and outdoor living environments.
Add Value Without Developing Another Product In-House
For an OEM or outdoor products company, expanding a product line doesn’t always mean designing and manufacturing every item internally.
Working with an experienced manufacturer can give you access to complementary products that already address the needs of your customers.
Adding patio heater covers to your offering can help you:
- Provide a logical accessory alongside your primary product
- Offer customers greater convenience
- Expand your outdoor product assortment
- Create additional sales opportunities
- Provide a product that reflects the quality customers expect from your brand
The result is a more complete offering without requiring your organization to build an entirely new manufacturing capability.
Why Quality Matters When Choosing a Complementary Product
When you offer another manufacturer’s product alongside your own, its quality can affect how customers perceive your business.
That’s particularly important with outdoor covers. Customers expect a cover to withstand changing weather and repeated use while continuing to protect the equipment underneath.
Choosing durable, thoughtfully designed products helps ensure the accessories you offer reinforce—not detract from—the reputation you’ve built with your primary products.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adding Patio Heater Covers to Your Product Line
- Why should patio heater manufacturers offer heater covers?
Heater covers address a need that naturally follows the purchase of an outdoor heater. Offering both products gives customers a more complete solution while providing manufacturers and sellers with an additional sales opportunity. - What types of patio heater covers are available?
Casco offers universal-fit covers for tower, table and dome-style patio heaters as well as propane tanks. - What should OEMs look for in a patio heater cover?
Durability, weather resistance, UV resistance, fit and ease of use are important considerations. The quality of an accessory should also be consistent with the expectations customers have for the primary product. - Are different heater cover materials available?
Yes. Most Casco Heater Covers are available in heavy-duty Premium Vinyl or Superior solution-dyed Polyester, allowing companies to offer options based on their customers’ needs. - Can offering accessories add value to an outdoor product line?
Yes. Complementary accessories allow manufacturers and distributors to address additional customer needs while broadening their assortment beyond the original equipment purchase. - Complete Your Outdoor Product Offering
If your company manufactures or sells patio heaters, fire pits, outdoor furniture or other outdoor living products, consider what your customers need after the initial purchase.
A quality heater cover is a natural complement to a patio heater—and an opportunity to provide customers with a more complete solution.
Explore Casco Heater Covers or contact Casco Manufacturing Solutions to discuss adding durable outdoor covers to your product offering.