Sauna Heaters

       One of the most important elements of a sauna is the sauna heater.  The wood burning style of sauna heaters are ideal for areas that do not have electricity and are often used by cottage owners.  Many people enjoy the crackling sound of the fire that this traditional heater offers.

Today the most popular sauna heater is electric.  The ease and convience of electric heaters are well suited to in home use.  Gas as well as propane heaters are most frequently found in commercial saunas that have heavy usage and are used on a constant basis.  No matter what type of saun heater you choose to use it is important to equip your sauna with the proper size of heater.  You will need your room dimensions to determine the right size for you.

Many of the sauna heaters sold today will include your sauna rocks.  Some types of rocks are more suitable for sauna use than others.  Two popular choices of stones include peridoitite and olivine.