Pros and cons: electric or wood-fired dry sauna?
When we want to purchase an indoor or outdoor sauna, the decision can be difficult. To make the right choice, we need to consider the needs and available resources. The main element of a sauna is the heater, which can use either an electrical source or wood for heating. Its efficiency determines the quality of the sauna experience.
We will detail in the following how to choose a sauna according to the type of heater, given that there are a number of circumstances that influence this decision.
First of all, you should know that there are dry saunas for both indoor and outdoor use, and their heater performance can vary. If purchasing firewood is easy for you, you might be tempted to choose a sauna with a wood heater. This type of heater will create a special atmosphere in the sauna, thanks to the smell and sound produced by burning wood, reminding you of the days of your childhood when you went on vacation to your grandparents and sat by the stove.
It should also be noted that there are also some disadvantages associated with a wood sauna heater. One of these is the need for a chimney, which involves additional costs and can be difficult to install in an existing building. Also, in the case of saunas with a wood heater, additional measures must be taken to prevent the risk of fire. In this sense, it is advisable to place the sauna outside for more safety and to solve the problem of the chimney. Last but not least, for the proper functioning of the sauna, the ash left after burning the wood must be removed, which entails an additional burden.
You must consider that an indoor or outdoor sauna with a wood heater will take longer to reach the optimal operating temperature (80 degrees Celsius). In addition, maintaining a high temperature inside the sauna implies the need for continuous wood burning. From a safety point of view, due to the risk of fire, the level of attention must be increased.
In conclusion, it is recommended to choose a dry sauna with a wood heater in places where there is no access to the electrical network or it is not possible to make a three-phase connection, because dry saunas (Finnish type) usually require this requirement. If these options are not available, wood-burning saunas can be a viable solution.
Why choose an indoor or outdoor sauna with an electric heater? The simple answer is that you are freed from worries, and sauna technology comes to your aid a lot. An important reason would be the available space, as saunas with an electric heater require less space for placement.
Another reason is that you will enjoy your sauna session quickly because the electric heater will heat up faster. This will encourage you to use the sauna more often, knowing that it doesn't require an effort to heat it up or quickly bring it to the desired temperature. Another advantage is the ability to easily control the temperature inside the sauna, sometimes even with the help of a smartphone.
Therefore, choosing an indoor or outdoor dry sauna with an electric heater is quick, practical and comfortable, guaranteeing you a relaxing and beneficial experience for your health. Hopefully now everything is much clearer and you will know what type of dry sauna to choose, depending on the heater that suits your needs and resources.