| most common types of sauna heaters are wood, | | | | to install the gas pipes. City Clearances for the |
| gas, electric, and infrared. Whether for commercial | | | | chimney and walls are required. The ventilation |
| or home use, it is best to take at look the detail | | | | system is also another factor you have to |
| of each category before buying it. Some may | | | | consider. Thus, setting up a gas heater can be a |
| require clearances and others may need | | | | little costly. Gas heaters are remarkable for its |
| professionals to install it. Knowing the advantages | | | | ease of use and economy. |
| and disadvantages of each type can help you | | | | Electric Powered |
| decide properly which one is best to cater your | | | | The most commonly used sauna heater today is |
| needs. | | | | the electric. You can choose from galvanized |
| Wood Burning | | | | metal, aluminum, or stainless steel electric heater. |
| Also known as “Traditional Sauna | | | | A budget of $500-$2,000 is already enough to |
| Heater”, wood heater uses a renewable | | | | get you a good quality electric heater. The room |
| fuel source and is recommended for places with | | | | space should be enough to hold a minimum of |
| no electricity. A room with a dimension of | | | | 30-75 lbs. of rocks which will be heated on and |
| 6’ x 8’ or larger is suggested. | | | | sprinkled with water. |
| Wood heaters are generally made of cast iron | | | | Minimal clearances may be needed when installing |
| and steel plate. For a price range of between | | | | an electric heater. It is easy quite to setup |
| $500 and $1500 you can already get a | | | | though, but a trained electrician may be required. |
| satisfactory wood heater. | | | | It does require ventilation and heat the level is |
| Before installation, appropriate clearances are | | | | easier and accurately maintained. It uses 20-30 |
| required for the chimney and other combustibles. | | | | AMP for residential applications and cost per usage |
| The burning of unclean fuel can be an | | | | is estimated at $0.75 to $1. Electric heaters are |
| environmental issue and tend to be a little untidy | | | | environmental-friendly and very safe as long as |
| thus not recommended for residential use. It | | | | the electrical wiring is installed properly. |
| takes 30-60 minutes to preheat the room with a | | | | Infrared Also Known As Far Infrared |
| wood heater. | | | | Infrared heaters offer the fastest heating time at |
| Gas Natural or Propane | | | | an average of 10 minutes. A typical infrared |
| This type of heater uses natural gas or LPG and | | | | heater costs between $2,500 and $5,000. They |
| best used in isolated places. It is suggested for | | | | are commonly made of steel and coated |
| large and frequently saunas. Gas heaters are | | | | ceramics. |
| usually made of stainless steel, and are more | | | | These heaters operate at lesser temperature |
| expensive than wood and electric heaters. A | | | | thus require less time to heat. An estimated 15-20 |
| 40,000-80,000 BTU gas heater may cost you | | | | Watts will be consumed for every cubic ft. of |
| around $1,500 to $3,000. You will need a space of | | | | space. They are generally safe and also |
| at least 7’ x 8’ to maximize its | | | | environmental-friendly. Do take note of the |
| potentials. | | | | lifespan of the emitters because it is quite pricey |
| An experienced and licensed plumber is necessary | | | | to replace. |