Different Sauna Heaters... Propane/gas And Electric

The Finnish are the “authorities” on sauna culture as they have diligently practiced the culture that saunas require for centuries.  Back in centuries past, the Finnish used wood burning stoves to heat their saunas and today wood burning stoves are still a traditional authentic Finnish method to heat the stones for the sauna. However nostalgic it may be to use wood, the issue of the smoke created by the burning wood, even if vented, can be unpleasant.

At some point in the 1950's, when the electric sauna heater was introduced into the market, saunas really began to become popular throughout the world thanks to this new type of sauna heater. An electric sauna heater is safe for any kind of use, and the main advantages of this heater are that it heats a good deal quicker than its wood burning predecessor, as well as eliminating the unpleasant smoke generated by the traditional heating ovens.

Natural gas or propane sauna heaters came into being about the same time as the electric sauna heater. These heaters are very well suited to larger saunas such as the ones used in public spas since using a fuel based heater is more cost effective in the long run if the sauna it is heating is used on a long term basis. Propane or natural gas sauna heaters an excellent option for commercial users and for those that already use these fuel types to heat their home. It should also be noted that these heaters are every bit as safe as their electric cousins as they are manufactured with safety in mind, not even allowing for even an accidental burn should someone be near the heater. A simple solution for the ventilation of these heaters is simply out the wall of the sauna, and all is perfectly well.

We have now covered the basics of the different kinds of the more traditional kinds of sauna heaters. Electric heaters are truly brought convenience to those who want to enjoy a sauna; however the gas and propane sauna heaters should not be discounted in the least due to their own qualities of being better suited for commercial use.