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Sauna Heaters
Sauna Heaters
Infrared Sauna Heaters
Carbon Fiber Infrared Sauna Heaters provide a lower temperature IR heat wave that gently penetrates the body generates warm wavelengths that our bodies absorb naturally.
Sauna Heaters
Wood Fired Sauna Heater
Long live the king of sauna heaters! Wood Fired Sauna Heaters have the power to heat large outdoor sauna rooms. With a large rock base the creation of large amounts of steam is possible and you can achieve higher sauna room temperatures.
Sauna Heaters
Stainless Steel Sauna Heater
Our Surgical Stainless Steel Electric Sauna Heaters are built to last. Available with optional integrated timers or remote digital times. The electric sauna stove provides fast heat up time and accurate sauna room temperature control.
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100% Clear Western Red Cedar
Cedar has long been the premier sauna wood. Clear Cedar has no knots ensuring the longevity of our product products
Electric - Wood Fired - Infrared
The most heating choices to build your sauna. Choose from wood fired, infrared or our surgical stainless steel electric sauna heaters
Best Warranty
Our commitment to quality has been the conrner stone of our success. Our barrel saunas come complete with a full 5 year warranty.
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We are Sauna Enthusiast first and foremost. Give us a call and let us help discuss all your sauna needs.
Infrared Sauna Heaters
Sweat More, Sweat Faster with Infrared Sauna Heaters. These heaters emit infrared radiation in the 4-14 micron range. This is the most ideal spectrum as it most closely matches our bodies natural energy absorption.
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Electric Sauna Heaters
Built to last our surgical stainless steel sauna heaters are available with optional integrated timers or remote digital times. The electric sauna stove provides fast heat up time and accurate sauna room temperature control.
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Wood Fired Sauna Heaters
Experience Traditional Heat with Our Wood-Fired Sauna Heaters. Designed for optimal performance, our wood-fired sauna heaters provide a natural, soothing heat that enhances your sauna experience.
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Sauna Heaters
With three heating options to choose from, find the perfect heater for your sauna. From your standard electric heaters, to infrared and wood fired, Cedar Barrel Saunas has a heater to meet your needs.
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Discover a diverse selection of sauna accessories at Cedar Barrel Saunas that are meticulously designed to enrich and personalize your sauna experience with both functionality and style.
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Three families of sauna heater are worth knowing about: electric (most common in modern saunas), wood-fired (the traditional choice and the only off-grid option), and infrared (a different heating mechanism entirely, suited to dedicated infrared cabins). We carry all three. This page is the jump-off point — pick the family that matches your sauna type and electrical setup, then dig into the specific category for sizing, brand, and pricing.
Electric sauna heaters
By far the most common heat source in indoor and barrel saunas. Plug in, dial a timer, walk away — the heater warms a bed of sauna rocks that becomes the surface you throw water on for steam. 23 models in stock from 3kW to 9kW, brands include Huum, Homecraft Revive, and our house-brand kW heaters with mechanical or digital controls. Range: $1,306-$4,537.
Best for: indoor cabins, basement installs, barrel saunas in town with grid power, anyone who wants 25-minute warm-up.
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Wood-fired sauna heaters
A cast-iron stainless firebox heater that burns split wood. Required if your sauna is off-grid (cabin, island, back of property with no service). Even with power available, many regulars prefer wood heat — the warm-up is slower (45-60 minutes) but the heat feels softer and the ritual of tending the fire is part of the experience.
Best for: off-grid installs, traditionalists, anyone who loves the smell of woodsmoke mixed with cedar.
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Infrared sauna heaters
A different heating principle entirely. Carbon-fiber panels mounted in the walls emit far-infrared that warms your body directly without heating the air much. Room sits at 130-140°F instead of the traditional sauna's 170-195°F. Some people prefer infrared for tolerability; others find traditional sauna heat more satisfying. They're not interchangeable — an infrared heater won't make a traditional sauna work and vice versa.
Best for: dedicated infrared rooms, lower-temperature heat therapy, anyone who finds traditional sauna heat too aggressive.
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How to choose the right family
Three quick questions answer it for most people. First: do you have 240V grid power at the sauna location? If no, you're wood-fired. If yes, continue. Second: traditional Finnish-style sauna at 170°F+ with water-on-rocks, or lower-temperature infrared at 130°F+ without steam? That decides traditional vs infrared. Third: do you want the fire ritual or the convenience? Most modern installs land on electric for convenience; about a quarter of our wood-fired buyers had electric available and chose wood anyway.
Heater wattage and room size — quick reference
The rule for traditional (electric or wood-fired) is roughly 1kW per 50 cubic feet of insulated sauna space. For infrared, figure 80-100 watts per cubic foot. Specific guidance per heater family is on each sub-category page; this is just a starting point so you know what wattage to budget for.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between electric and infrared saunas?
Electric (traditional) heats rocks and the surrounding air to 170-195°F; you sweat from the hot air and steam. Infrared heats your body directly through wavelength radiation at a much lower room temperature (130-140°F); you sweat from the radiant heat penetrating skin. Different feel, different research base, different price.
Can I have both electric and wood-fired in the same sauna?
Yes, several barrel-sauna owners do this — wood-fired as primary, electric as backup or for quick weekday sessions. You'd run two heaters in the same room (only one fires at a time). Wiring and stove clearance get more involved.
Which is cheaper to run long-term?
Depends on local electric rates and firewood availability. In most of Canada and the upper US, wood-fired is slightly cheaper per session if you split your own. In areas with cheap electric power and expensive firewood, electric wins. Total cost difference is usually $50-200 per year.
Do all sauna heaters come with rocks?
Traditional electric and wood-fired heaters ship with about 30 lbs of sauna rocks (peridotite or olivine). Infrared heaters don't use rocks — there's no surface for water-on-rocks since they don't generate steam.
How often do sauna rocks need replacing?
Every 3-5 years for heavy use, 7-10 for occasional. You'll notice them flaking, cracking, or showing white mineral deposits when they need replacement. Replacement rocks here.
