Outdoor Heating Ratings
Entertain in comfort with a smokeless firepit. We rate each smokeless firepit on small and large fire burn, rusting, cleaning, and capacity so that you can easily compare models.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best outdoor heating.
Smokeless Firepits (7)
Smokeless firepits offer cleaner-burning backyard warmth. The models we tested still emit some smoke, but their designs dramatically reduce the amount.
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