sauna heater choices – Homecraft Saunas

Exploring the key factors that make a great sauna heater

Kyle Wilson — Tue, 16 May 2023 22:29:30 +0000

A sauna heater is the heart of any sauna, responsible for creating the soothing heat that promotes relaxation, rejuvenation, and various health benefits. At Homecraft we understand that the most important decision you make in regards to your sauna is the heater and so it is important to be as best informed as possible. Choosing the right sauna heater is crucial for achieving an enjoyable and effective sauna experience. In this blog post, we will delve into the essential factors that contribute to a good sauna heater, helping you make an informed decision when selecting one for your sauna.

Heating Capacity and Efficiency:

One of the primary considerations when choosing a sauna heater is its heating capacity and efficiency. The heater should be able to generate sufficient heat to warm up the sauna space effectively. North American rated heaters should reach a max temperature of 90C or 194F. The size of the sauna and insulation levels will impact the heater’s capacity requirements. Nowadays many people opt for a heater with larger rock capacities as they are able to reach higher temperatures because of the added thermo heat that radiates from the rocks and ability to bring humidity levels higher with more water use on the rocks. Take your time to research the difference between dry and wet sauna heaters to better understand which option is best for you.

Heating Technology:

Sauna heaters are available in different types, each utilizing a specific heating technology. Electric heaters are the most common and convenient, offering precise temperature control, fast heating times, and ease of use. Wood-burning heaters deliver a traditional and authentic sauna experience, but they require regular maintenance and attention.

Consider your preferences, the desired sauna experience, and the specific benefits associated with each heating technology when making a choice.

Quality and Durability:

Investing in a high-quality sauna heater is essential for its longevity and reliable performance. Look for heaters made from durable materials, such as stainless steel or high-grade aluminum, which can withstand the high temperatures and humid conditions inside the sauna. Homecraft is proud to stand behind the products we make because we know what quality is.

Safety:

It might be surprising to find out that many of the sauna heaters being sold in North America have not been properly certified to be sold in Canada or the United States. While we recognize reasons why people may choose a heater that has been imported from Europe or Asia it is important to be informed on the risks or potential risks one is assuming in deciding for a heater that is not Certified through UL or CSA. Potential safety hazards, the potential loss of Home insurance, and potential failure of home inspections are all reasons to ensure your heater is fully certified.

Control Options:

A good sauna heater should provide easy and convenient control options. This includes temperature controls, timers, and the ability to adjust heat settings according to personal preferences. Digital control panels make it simple to set and monitor the desired temperature, while built-in timers ensure that the sauna heater turns off automatically after a set duration.

Warranty and Customer Support:

Lastly, choose a sauna heater that comes with a warranty to protect against potential defects or malfunctions. A reliable manufacturer will stand behind their product and offer prompt customer support in case any issues arise. Check customer reviews and the reputation of the manufacturer to ensure their commitment to customer satisfaction.

Our Conclusion:

Selecting a good sauna heater involves considering all of these factors which narrows down the options substantially. At Homecraft we believe in the products we make and our proud of our outstanding record of offering high-quality sauna heaters that stand up to the test of time. At Homecraft “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Reach out to us with confidence and we will help answer any questions you have.

Introducing the new “Revive” Sauna line

Kyle Wilson — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:39:17 +0000

Revive by Homecraft: Body, Soul & Spirit

We are truly excited about introducing a new line of Sauna heaters to the Homecraft lineup as we continue to expand and grow as a company. Although Homecraft has been manufacturing sauna heaters for over 35 years here in British Columbia, Canada we have manufactured the same style of electric sauna heaters for that time.

I am so excited about brining a new sauna heater into the market because it reflects exactly what I desire to be as a company. One of the pillars of our company is to “grow in Excellence, Impact & Reach and I believe that our Revive Sauna line reflects that commitment.
As we work to change the landscape for North American sauna manufacturers here is why I am excited for the release of our new heaters and this is how I believe our new stoves reflects who we are as a company.

Grow in Excellence:

Homecraft has been very dedicated to making high quality sauna products for many years. We take pride in the quality of our saunas products that we make in-house and we are careful to source high quality materials to ensure our products function excellently and will stand up to the rigors of daily sauna use. One area of needed growth though was to increase our sauna line to offer more options to our dealers and customers. In 2022 we began to work towards a new sauna heater that would perform amazingly well and can give the sauna bather a wonderful sauna experience creating lots of “Loyly” over long periods of time. As a Canadian company it is the first step to hopefully changing the landscape here in North America to offer more and more options for Sauna heaters made locally. This is important because when it comes to customer service, warranty issues, replacement parts or quick shipping our locality is a huge advantage but the range of sauna heaters offered sometimes didn’t match those positives and so the Revive Sauna line is one of many more to come as we reshape the perception and reputation of what being a North American sauna manufacturer means.

Grow in Reach:

For all of you in the sauna industry here in North America you well understand that there are far more limitations placed on us then what our European counterparts have to endure. We can probably agree that some of the certification restrictions are more burdensome them blessings and yet I fully believe that we have a responsibility as an industry for the things we sell, especially when it puts the sauna user in danger of huge liability risks. A heater might look great, be popular or be easy to sell but ultimately we have a responsibility to our customers to offer products that protect them (not just physically but financially as well) and not products that can cause them more harm. As more uncertified sauna heaters from Europe or Asia are being sold I believe it is imperative to give our customers the confidence of fully certified and safe products which we at Homecraft are proud to offer.

Grow in Impact:

Volodymyr with his wife & two youngest children

It is amazing to see the positive impact in peoples lives as they embrace sauna culture and regular sauna bathing as a part of their lifestyle. As we began conceptualizing and designing a new sauna heater we also found a way to make a positive impact in the lives of some individuals who live far away from us here in Canada. It was an email sent to a Ukrainian engineer named Volodymry living in the Western city of Rivne, Ukraine which opened the door to allow a husband and loving father of 3 work with us in the design and drawings of our sauna heater. I am very proud of this new heater not only for the way it performs but most of all for bringing a man who has been living in the midst of war into our process and providing him meaningful employment. Volodymry has been integral in conceptualizing, designing and engineering our new “REVIVE” sauna heater. It is perhaps a small gesture but for myself one that was very important as it brought to reality the desire to positively impact others even in the small ways we chose to make this heater.

So with all of that I present to you the REVIVE Sauna line available soon by Homecraft

The Revive Sauna Line:

Size: 14”w x 14”w x 36”H

Available in 6kw, 7.5kw & 9kw models

100% stainless steel components

180-200 pounds of deep rock capacity

Integrated air flow chamber isolating the heating elements

Fully certified CSA & UL approved

100% Canadian Made & Manufactured

This sleek and modern style heater offers the sauna user a wonderful sauna experience.

Our air flow chamber allows the protects the heating elements and increases heat up times.

Help! Choosing the best sauna heater.

Kyle Wilson — Mon, 30 May 2022 22:19:10 +0000

One of the biggest decisions a person will make when building their sauna is what heater to choose from. Without a doubt there are many great options to choose from in the sauna industry but beyond the aesthetics (Please don’t just purchase a sauna because it looks nice) there are some underlying factors that we feel are sometimes overlooked and might help you if you are deciding on what Sauna heater to choose from. A high-quality sauna heater should last you years of constant use (At Homecraft we regularly see & hear of our heaters working for more then 20-25 years) and is not a product that you should be having to replace after just a few short years. The Sauna heater is the heart of a sauna room and is the most important aspect of your sauna so it is not a decision that should be taken lightly. Knowing how important of a choice it is we decided to write a quick helpful guide outlining some things to consider to help you make an informed choice that you won’t end up regretting down the road.

Certifications: Aren’t all Sauna heaters on the market safe?

It might look sexy and appealing but what if the sauna heater you are looking at were to void your home insurance and is sold under the pretences of a different electrical certification? Would you be willing to risk your own home insurance for a product that doesn’t meet industry standards? Aren’t all sauna heaters certified if they are being sold by a local sauna dealer? All those questions might seem startling but that is exactly what is happening in the North American sauna market and most oftentimes is going unnoticed. As Sauna heaters come in from Asian or European countries many of what is hitting the market today are not properly approved (CSA, UL, Intertek) electrical sauna heaters for North America. Some of the most popular heaters being sold by many local sauna dealers are in fact sauna heaters that could put your home insurance in jeopardy if an issue were to occur. Not every approval and not every sauna heater has the same certifications so we would encourage you to make sure the sauna heater you end up choosing is truly certified so that you don’t end up being the one to loose because of “assumptions”

Functionality: Are all sauna heaters the same?

Most sauna heaters on the market today are well built and will ultimately do the job that they are designed to do but for those interested in a traditional sauna experience there are differences to how a person might want to enjoy their sauna experience. A traditional dry sauna heater is a heater that comes with a minimum amount of rock capacity. This allows the sauna to heat up considerably quicker (2 or 3 times faster) then a deep-rock sauna heater but also sometimes feels like a sharper heat as the heat emitted into the sauna room comes primarily from the heating elements. A wet sauna heater is a sauna heater that comes with more rock mass allowing for more water to be put on the rocks (once it is fully heated). Since rock mass is much larger some heaters will take 45 – 60 minutes to fully heat up the room. The benefit for many is that once the room is fully heated the rocks also emit a constant heat which is sometimes described as a softer heat. Your decision should be based on what you decide as important as a user.

Customer Service: help, I cant get anyone to help me?

Depending on how often and how you use your sauna heater will greatly effect the general wear and tear of your heater. A well manufactured sauna heater will generally not fail you and should last well over 10 years of good daily use. That being said because it is an electric heater there are parts that will most likely need to be replaced prior to that time. Something to consider is how you plan to source replacement parts and what the cost will be? With general shipping delays many brands outside of North America are having a harder time supplying replacement parts for their sauna heaters. Its possible the dealer you end up buying your sauna heater from doesn’t stock parts to the heaters they sell which can also add delays when they need to bring in parts & accessories from far away. One of Homecraft’s advantages in being a sauna manufacturer in North America is we stock a large amount of replacement parts, heaters & accessories that we can quickly and affordably replace to help our customers.

check out for an analysis of sauna prices: https://homeguide.com/costs/sauna-cost

Hidden costs: What will my sauna actually cost?

Every company has a different way of pricing their sauna units and comparing prices is very important. An initial glance of the price of a sauna heater might make you think that most saunas heaters are priced within the same range but it usually isn’t that way at all. We would encourage every customer to price out how much your end price will be for the Sauna heater, Sauna Control & rocks. There are some companies who advertise the heater for one price and everything else becomes an expensive add-on that can quickly make the final price for a working sauna heater upwards of $3000 dollars. At Homecraft the price listed always includes our Digital Sauna control which makes the price listed much more inline with what you will end up paying for a fully functioning sauna uint. Be aware that listed prices oftentimes aren’t telling the full story and every company has a different way of how they sell a full sauna unit (Heater & Control) For this reason listed prices are often times between the $1000-$1600 range but oftentimes, depending on how the company is trying to up sell, ends up being much more expensive.

For more help look at our resource page https://homecraftsaunas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/help-choosing-sauna-heater.pdf email us at info@homecraftsaunas.com or phone at 1-800-870-7544.

Other Resources: https://www.saunaplace.com/choosing-the-right-type-of-sauna-heater/