What size heater do I need for my sauna?
What size heater do I need for my sauna?
As a general rule of thumb, a sauna heater needs 1 Kw to heat 50 cubic foot of room space. This is a general rule and an outdoor sauna or a sauna built on outside walls may need to have the heater oversized. As an example a 6’x7’x7′ sauna room should require a 5 Kw heater. (252 cubic feet divide by 50 = 5.04).
Are electric sauna heaters safe?
Most saunas are heated by electricity. There are also wood-fired saunas. Can an electric heater cause electric shock? Electric heaters are safe to use when installed correctly.
What is the best way to heat a sauna?
Electric heaters are the easiest to use and the most popular. You can have a ceramic heater sauna or a carbon heater sauna. Ceramic heats the entire space to 150 degrees but there can be hot spots. A carbon heater heats a room evenly and is better at heating the body.
How can I heat my sauna without electricity?
The soul-warming scent of a wood fire only adds to the other relaxing benefits of a sauna. Since wood burning stoves don’t run on electricity, there’s no need to have an electrician wire your sauna space for 220 volts, but there is a trade-off: you need to install a chimney or other type of vent.
How long do sauna heaters last?
In general, a sauna heater should last anywhere from 5 to 20 years. (Sauna heaters in commercial saunas are subject to much more vigorous use. One year of commercial use is comparable to 50 years of normal home use.)
Can you put water on an electric sauna heater?
As a mater of fact all electric sauna heaters can be used with water. You also do not want to pour too much water on a sauna heater that will result in the water cooling off the rocks quickly reducing the heat in the sauna.
How much does a sauna heater cost?
Sauna Heater Cost
| Sauna Heater | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wood | $260 – $2,100 |
| Infrared | $450 – $600 |
| Electric | $600 – $2,640 |
| Gas | $3,000 – $4,500 |
How long does it take for an electric sauna to heat up?
30 to 45 minutes
Warming-up time refers to the period of time needed after turning on the sauna heater before the air in the sauna has reached the required or desired temperature for use. Generally speaking, a sauna will take 30 to 45 minutes to warm up.
