Choose the right sauna heater!
An electric sauna heater is a key part of your sauna interior; not only is it important that it is suited to the size of your sauna, but it also offers an opportunity to add your own personal touch. With such a wide range available, simply choose the style of sauna heater that suits you best.
A sauna heater is the heart of a sauna
Here you’ll find a variety of finishes, colours and shapes to choose from, ranging from the classic sauna heater to the teardrop-shaped model where the stone compartment is fully visible. A given among sauna heaters is reliable performance and high quality, with the aim of creating the best sauna experience for you for many years to come.
Selecting the power requirement for electric sauna heaters (kW)
The number of cubic metres (m³) determines how many kW the sauna room requires.
Guidelines: 1 kW = 1.3 m³ (the number of cubic metres in your sauna / 1.3 = the number of cubic metres to be matched to the heater’s power)
Additional factors for calculating a sauna heater
The cubic metre volume of your sauna may need to be adjusted upwards as the power requirement is affected by, amongst other things:
- Surfaces in a sauna made of glass, concrete or tiles increase the power requirement, and your sauna volume is adjusted upwards by a factor of 1.2.
Sauna volume x 1.2 = new adjusted number of cubic metres / 1.3
If you have large areas of materials that affect the power requirement, an additional calculation can be made as follows.
For every square metre (m²) of tiles, glass, etc. in the sauna, add 0.5 cubic metres (m³) to the sauna’s actual volume.
For every square metre (m²) of glass or uninsulated walls facing the outside of the house, add 1 cubic metre (m³) to the sauna’s actual volume.
Is it sufficiently insulated?
Good insulation in the walls and, above all, in the ceiling of a sauna is important. If there is no insulation, the sauna volume must be increased by 1.5 m³
Sauna volume x 1.5 = new adjusted number of cubic metres / 1.3 m³
(The above calculations apply to saunas for private use)
How do you get the best sauna experience?
Do not choose an electric sauna heater with too high a power rating. An oversized heater can cause it to malfunction. The heater’s function is to place stones on the heat source (the heater’s coils) for heating. Effective heating of the sauna relies on the heater running for a longer period to allow the stone compartment to heat up. If you choose a heater with too high a power rating for your space, you will end up with a dry and hot sauna, as the heater will run for too short a time to heat the stones properly. During the ‘water throwing’ ritual, water is poured over the stones using a ladle; if the stones are really hot, the water evaporates and the humidity in the sauna increases. If you choose a sauna heater with too high an output, your sauna will heat up quickly; once the temperature is reached, the heater switches off and then operates for shorter periods. This can cause the stone compartment to cool down, and when you pour water over the stones, the water does not evaporate effectively, resulting in a hot and dry sauna.
How do you find the best sauna experience?
Only you know what your sauna should be like to give you the best experience; there are no set rules. Most people do not find an overly dry sauna a pleasant experience; the trend is towards increasingly humid sauna sessions.
Typical sauna temperatures range from 70–90 degrees Celsius.
But which sauna heater should I choose?
High-quality sauna heaters that are extremely reliable are the Finnish Narvi , which offers a wide range of products for both small-scale sauna owners and large-scale installations in bathhouses, swimming pools, etc. The Narvi has a stylish design and is a classic sauna heater that is highly regarded. The Narvi range offers control either directly via the sauna heater or via an external control panel that can be mounted on a suitable surface near the sauna.
If you want both quality and a lower price, we have, for example, SAWO, which combines low prices with the highest quality. Sawo, like Narvi , is a Finnish company with many years of experience. In recent years, SAWO has raised the bar in design with many new sauna heaters, yet still at lower prices. SAWO has also considered fire safety for its ‘tower’ heaters, as they can be installed directly against the sauna wall, making the heaters space-efficient.
About German EOS sauna heaters
EOS is Central Europe’s favourite when it comes to heaters combining unique design and functionality. EOS Werke, as the company is called, manufactures its heaters in Germany and maintains very strict control over the manufacturing process, ensuring no quality defects occur. EOS released its anniversary models two years ago, featuring a completely unique design, but production is limited to a small batch. If you want an anniversary heater, your neighbour is unlikely to have the same one in a year’s time. EOS heaters normally cost a bit more than other sauna heaters, but you get something truly unique.
Huum is a sauna heater in a class of its own. Designed in the shape of a drop, or as some say, an egg. Huum’s sauna heater is mounted directly onto the wall and features a large stone compartment, giving it a very unique appearance where it sits on the wall. Huum has won the ‘Red Dot Award 2015’ for its modern design and intelligent control function. It is controlled via a phone app, meaning you can switch the heater on from the office or in the car on your way home to have the sauna warm and ready for a sauna session at a time of your choosing. Huum’s appearance is inspired by nature’s own shape: a drop.
Tylö ’s products have been manufactured in Sweden for 100 years. Even today, production takes place in Halmstad. A Tylö heater embodies the technology, quality and safety that have made the company what it is today. Tylö’s wide range includes a variety of complete sauna rooms and steam saunas for both private and professional use. If you own a Tylö product, you have secured quality for the future.