Sauna Heaters

Sauna heaters determine whether a sauna will be wet or dry, how warmth will be dispersed throughout the cabin, and if that warmth will be constant. Wet saunas use heated stones and water to produce steam. These saunas are humid and cause those inside to sweat. Sauna heaters involved are generally electric or wood burning. Dry saunas employ the use of radiant heat, such as infrared. This does not heat the air in the room, keeping humidity and sweat levels to a minimum.

Convex sauna heaters ensure that heat is distributed evenly throughout the cabin. This is different than a flat heater. For a person to reap all the benefits and warmth from a flat heater, he must sit directly in front of it. Ceramic heaters are most effective for infrared saunas, while more traditional metal heaters work well with electric sources.

Choosing Sauna Heaters

Deciding what type of heater to put in a sauna is, in essence, deciding what kind of experience one wants. Steam saunas have different effects on people than dry saunas. They are better for detoxification, but not as good for weight loss. If relaxation is the basis for buying a sauna, personal preference will have to guide the heater selection process.

Manufacturers all offer their own versions of the same sauna heaters. As long as a person knows what he wants out of a sauna, he should be able to find a sauna with the perfect heater. For those who don't know just what they want, there are sauna clubs and publications that rate different products on the market.