TOP 15 best electric sauna stoves -

Traditional sauna stoves are heated with wood.
But not all owners of home steam rooms agree to carry firewood and clean up the ashes. In this case, it is better to give preference to electric sauna stoves. They also warm up the room very well, allow you to maintain a stable temperature in the steam room, but at the same time they are easy and safe to use.

Before choosing a sauna stove model, determine the power of the heating device.

Not only the cost of the device, but also the size of the steam room for which the device is intended depends on this indicator.

There are other criteria that you should pay attention to when choosing. They will be described in detail below, and the rating of the best models of electric sauna stoves for 2021 will help you decide on the choice of an electric sauna stove.

Rating of the TOP 15 best electric stoves for baths in 2021

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of electric furnaces for heating saunas and baths include:

1. Quick heating of the room and stable maintenance of the temperature in it.
2. You can choose a model that is compact in size.
3. Unlike gas furnaces, there is no need to coordinate the installation of the device.
4. Quick and easy installation of equipment.
5. There is no need to organize firewood storage.
6. Such a stove operates without a chimney.
7. Easy to manage, maintain and operate.
8. Availability of built-in fuse against overheating.
9. Reliable thermal insulation guarantees the safety of using the electric furnace.
10. There is no carbon monoxide emission during operation.

Among the disadvantages are:

1. The high cost of electrical energy does not allow using the bathhouse for procedures too often and for a long time.
2. It is not always possible to install a powerful stove due to power limitations in the electrical network in a private residential building in the range from 4 to 6 kW.
3. Compared to devices running on wood or natural gas, the heating power of electric furnaces may be lower.

How to choose an electric stove for a sauna?

The main criterion when choosing an electric oven is its power. The rate of heating of the room depends on it. But it should be borne in mind that increased power entails increased electricity consumption and load on the electrical network.

Other important selection criteria include::

1. Availability of a steam generator . Most models of electric stoves are designed to create the atmosphere of a Finnish sauna with dry steam. But, if the device has a steam generator, when it is turned on, you can create the microclimate of a real Russian bathhouse.
2. Furnace top design . It is desirable that the top of the body be lattice. Such stoves are more spacious, and if the user accidentally splashes too much water on the stones, it will not linger in the body, but will flow out.
3. Design . For many users, this indicator plays a decisive role. Most modern models from well-known manufacturers are distinguished not only by their attractive design, but also by their compact dimensions, so installation will not be difficult.

But the main feature of electric sauna stoves is that they do not need to be connected to a chimney, so they can be installed even in multi-storey buildings.

However, it is not recommended to do the connection yourself: in order for the stove to work without failures, it must be connected by an electrician.

Description of electric furnaces

The rate of heating of the room is largely determined by the number of stones loaded into the heater.

Kinds

1. Models that involve laying a significant mass of stone require more time to heat up . The heat emitted by them is more uniform and soft. You can pour water onto such devices; it evaporates before reaching the heating elements. The atmosphere is close to a classic Russian bathhouse. There is another operating mode - “sauna”. To power such ovens, a 380 V power source is required.
2. Electric ovens designed to load a small amount of stones quickly heat up the steam room . You can pour water on them in small quantities and infrequently, waiting for the optimal heating temperature. Such devices are more often used in saunas, since this mode of operation contributes to their long-term operation. Installation is possible even in an apartment, powered from a regular network.
3. Thermos stoves . They have a closed type of housing with a lid at the top of the device covering the container with heated stones. With the lid open, it will become warm within a few minutes. The steam generated is quite fine and hot, like in a Russian bath.
4. Steam generators . Ideal for creating a high level of humidity in the steam room. But the air turns out to be difficult to breathe, which is why the popularity of such equipment is not very high.
5. Electric furnaces equipped with a steam generator . They have a separate container for water. Just like steam generators, they produce very moist steam.

It is possible to use an electric furnace and a steam generator together to produce high-quality, dry steam . For this purpose, moist air from the steam generator is supplied to the bottom of the heater, where it is dried and heated to the required values.

Device and principle of operation

The design of the electric furnace is not particularly complicated.

Its components:

• double-walled metal body;
• electrical heating elements - heating elements or tape type;
• heat-insulating material - steel screens located one behind the other and protecting the walls of the bathhouse from excess heat;
• cage for stones.

The rate of heating of the room depends on the mass and size of the latter . When using heavy stones of significant size, the bath will heat up faster.

The stove stove can be open or closed . The first option is more popular, since it allows not only to heat the steam room efficiently, but also to obtain steam with optimal humidity.

Closed sauna stoves can be a closed structure of a vertical or horizontal type, consisting of:

• heating element;
• conductor of electric current;
• surface that reflects the generated heat.

When the device is turned on, the heating elements begin to produce heat, from which the stones inside are heated, gradually increasing the temperature inside the bathhouse.

NOTE!

To regulate the humidity level, warm water is poured over the stones, which turns into fine steam.

Peculiarities

1. To connect the electric heater to a power source, you may need to install a separate power supply line . It is recommended to lay wires with a large cross-section (4-8 millimeters), which are heat-resistant. The wire connected to the electric meter is first connected to the RCD, and only after that the device can be used.
2. Warming up the room at maximum power can last from 30 to 120 minutes . The time period depends on the selected furnace power indicators and the quality of its thermal insulation. When the required temperature level is reached, the power of the device will need to be reduced by 1.5-2 times. Adjustment can be made in manual and automatic modes (if there is a built-in thermostat).
3. When choosing an electric heater, you should take into account the presence of additional safety requirements . The constant supply of air from outside will increase energy consumption. Insufficient oxygen supply can cause fainting or general deterioration in health. To prevent such problems, it is necessary to equip a ventilation gap under the door, at least two centimeters, or install deflector grilles at the bottom of the door, through which fresh air will flow into the steam room. Natural convection of air masses will allow the heat to be evenly distributed in the room.

Power calculation

It is easier to calculate the power of an electric stove than a wood stove. The manufacturer indicates the power in kilowatts in the passport. The consumer can only determine the volume of his steam room in order to get his bearings. But! There is a formal volume, and there is an adjusted volume after adding coefficients - for example, for surfaces without thermal insulation, for heating adjacent rooms in winter, etc.
So, tiles, glass, stone - you need to calculate their surface area, multiply by 1.2 and add to the formal volume.

the glass door to the steam room separately - just add an extra one and a half cubes to the existing numbers.

Then it’s simple: for one kilowatt of stove power - one cubic meter of steam room space, if the stove has heating elements , and one and a half cubic meters if there are tape heaters .

Main advantages

1. High heating rate.
   Warm up the steam room for 35-45 minutes. For wood stoves, this process takes 3-4 hours.
2. Compactness.
   The electric furnace does not require the use of chimneys, valves, sandwiches and other elements of standard furnaces.
3. Safety.
   Unlike a wood stove, an electric heater can be turned off quickly. In addition, they are unable to produce “heavy” steam that can cause illness.
4. Economical.
   You can significantly save on the preparation and storage of firewood, as well as heating and cleaning the steam room. The design of the stoves allows not only to quickly heat the steam room, but also to retain heat for a long time, saving electricity.
5. Excellent microclimate.
   A 220-volt electric heater will not burn oxygen in the steam room. In addition, some models are made from special stones (soapstone, jadeite, serpentine, etc.), which helps to provide a healing effect on the entire body.
6. Wide functionality.
   Some stoves have a built-in steam generator, remote control from a phone or tablet, several operating modes (dry, wet, combined), so they are suitable for installation in both a Finnish sauna and a Russian bath or hammam.

Final points

A sauna with an electric stove is a powerful consumer of electricity. When choosing, it will be very important to pay attention to the electricity consumption of the stove; this will save significant amounts, even if the stove is quite expensive.

From an aesthetic point of view, foreign models are superior to their Russian counterparts, but they are also more expensive. Specific options should be considered based on financial capabilities when purchasing, as well as taking into account the volume of the steam room and the power that the electrical wiring and transformer can withstand.

Features of installing an electric heater

The installation procedure requires the fulfillment of a number of requirements, primarily related to fire safety. All this is regulated by SNiP.

SNiP 41-01-2003. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning. File for download.

In addition, all necessary information must be indicated in the manufacturer's instructions. It is better to entrust the procedure itself to a specialist, since you will have to deal with high voltage, but if you wish, you can familiarize yourself with the basic requirements. According to standards, the stove should be placed in the corner closest to the door. In addition, today mounted models and devices are produced that can be placed in the center of the steam room (provided that all safety standards are met).

Installation diagram of the HARVIA Vega PRO BC electric floor oven

Electric heater Harvia Cilindro PC70H

Electric oven Harvia Legend PO11

1. The area of ​​the floor where the heater will be installed can be covered with fire-resistant material (for example, asbestos cement sheets or tiles).

   Fireproof base for the stove

   The photo shows a fireproof cladding made of soapstone tiles

   A powerful foundation is not required here; a base made of refractory brick or a sheet of metal laid on a heat-insulating base is quite sufficient.

2. A small gap should be left between the walls and the walls of the device (it should be indicated in the technical documentation). Typically this gap is 0.5 m.

   Electric heater installation diagram

3. The device can be placed closer than 50 cm to flammable surfaces, provided that they are protected using a special screen.

   Installation of an electric heater

   Method of installing an electrical device in a sauna

4. There should be an inlet ventilation hole behind the heater (approximately 50-100 mm from the floor). The outlet is located on the opposite wall. Their diameter should be 15-20 cm, the specific figure depends on the power of the heat generator.

   An example of a sauna arrangement indicating the position of the ventilation holes

5. For safety reasons, the furnace body should be protected with a protective structure. There must be a gap of at least 70 mm between the latter and the device itself (each model has its own indicator).

   Safety guards for electric heaters

As for the installation itself, all electric furnaces essentially consist of the same elements connected by cables. The electrical circuit is not complicated: the input terminals of the controller receive electricity from the network, and the output terminals are connected to other cables leading to the heat generator.

Note! If the design provides for a steam generator, then separate wires should be drawn from the control panel to it.

There are certain rules for installing each of the elements.

Furnace body

Inside the housing there are heating elements, as well as their connection points. If the stove is designed to work with stones, then it cannot be turned on without them, as the heaters will simply break. Before laying, the stones should be thoroughly washed (by the way, their sizes are also regulated - usually 6-9 mm). The heating rate of the steam room largely depends on these dimensions.

Laying stones in an electric heater

Remote Control

The operation of the heating device is controlled using the remote control. Sensors report changes in operation. When installing the remote control, please adhere to the following requirements.

Control panel mounting options

1. The remote control (if it is not built-in) must be installed in a room at room temperature.
2. It is recommended to lay the cables during the construction of the walls.
3. The wires from the remote control are pulled to the electrical panel and connected to a separate switch. The rating of the latter must correspond to the power of the heater.
4. Cables from sensors cannot be routed in the same wall penetration.
5. The presence of an RCD in the circuit is mandatory.
6. If the cable is pulled through the wall (to connect the remote control to an adjacent room), then you need to make a hole in the right place and install a tube made of non-flammable material there. The cable is pulled through this tube, after which the hole is sealed with cement (or any other non-flammable material).

HELO® CAVA® – schematic diagrams for connecting the oven and control panel

Electric heater control panel PUEKM-02 Structural electrical diagram

Temperature and humidity sensors

To connect sensors, special heat-resistant cables must be used.

PRKS, heat-resistant cable for sauna

UL3135 cables

Each of the cables must be solid, that is, several sections cannot be connected together for extension. The location of the sensors is indicated in the manufacturer's instructions, but, as a rule, they are mounted above the shelves, above the heater and above the front door.

Grounding

A grounding terminal is provided at the connection point for the electric furnace. It - grounding - must be installed in accordance with GOST.

GOST 12.1.030-81. Electrical safety. File for download.

GOST 12.1.030-81

If this is not possible, you need to ground it, that is, connect the ground wire to the neutral terminal of the distribution panel.

Wire cross-section

An electric oven is a fairly powerful device, which means that the cable used for connection must correspond to the kilowatts consumed, otherwise a short circuit will occur as a result of it burning out. To select the correct cross section, please refer to the table below.

Video - Choosing an electric heater for a bath

Sauna stove Tylo Sense Sport 2/4

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The stove is ideal for small rooms with a volume of 2 to 4 cubic meters. It has a switch between 2.2 and 4.5 kilowatts. The oven is equipped with a compartment for aromatic mixtures. The device contains modern electronics, which not only makes life easier for users, but also saves them money. The heater is capable of switching to economical mode when the set temperature is reached. The system simply uses fewer heating elements, maintaining the atmosphere at the desired level. The combined air flows make it possible to reach a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius in less than half an hour.

Sauna stove Tylo Sense Sport 2/4

Advantages:

• Quality
• Reliability
• Compactness
• Economical
• Efficiency
• Flavor container

Reviews

Of course, we are all tired of advertising and want information that comes directly from users. But it has long been the subject of falsification, so let’s proceed from common sense: in general, reviews of the electric heater will be positive from those who received exactly what they wanted - either a sauna stove, or that rare variety that allows you to arrange a sauna “in Russians." And if you want more detailed information, take a look at the articles that are devoted to specific models, where reviews will concern both real advantages and real disadvantages.

Evaporator Harvia Sauna Steamer SS-20

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The Harvia SS-20 evaporator was created by a well-known manufacturer in order to make the sauna or steam room as comfortable as possible. This unique equipment allows you to qualitatively change the indoor climate, for example, simultaneously increase humidity and reduce temperature. The intensity of the moisture evaporation process can be set using a regulator built into the housing. There is another improvement that is pleasant for many - this is a special place for storing flavors.

Evaporator Harvia Sauna Steamer SS-20

Advantages:

• Quality
• Flavor container
• Reliability
• Wide functionality
• Durability

Popular models

1. Polytechnic Cristina Classic. The model is suitable for a steam room with a volume of 10 - 15 cubic meters. meters, its power is 10 kW, the weight of stones is 25 kg, the price is 16,800 rubles.

2. Stream Gross 1 Heat boost. The stove is suitable for steam rooms with a volume of 8 - 14 cubic meters. meters, its power is 10 kW, the weight of the laid stones is 31.7 kg, the cost is 36,600 rubles.
3. Narvi NM600. Finnish product, recommended steam room volume 6 - 9 cubic meters. meters, furnace power 6 kW, weight of stones 30 - 40 kg, cost - 13,200 rubles.

4. Helo Himalaya 105DE. An electric furnace of Finnish-German production with a power of 10.5 kW is capable of heating a steam room with a volume of 9 - 15 cubic meters. meters, the weight of the stones being laid is 100 kg, it costs 50,500 rubles.

5. Harvia Cillindro PC70E Steel. Stove from Finland for steam rooms with a volume of 6 - 10 cubic meters. meters, power 6.9 kW, weight of laid stones 90 kg, cost - 17,400 rubles.

6. Tylo Combi Compact RC3. Swedish low-power stove of 3 kW, suitable for rooms with a volume of 1.5 - 4.5 cubic meters. meters, the weight of the stones is only 7 kg, the price is 67,000 rubles.

7. Tylo Expression 10. A more powerful electric sauna stove with a capacity of 10 kW, for steam rooms with a volume of 10 - 18 cubic meters. meters. It contains 12 kg of stones, and the price is 97,000 rubles.

8. Tylo SD 20. Powerful 20 kW device, for rooms with a volume of 22 - 43 cubic meters. meters, the weight of the stones being laid is 32 kg, the cost is 91,000 rubles.

9. Thermofor Primavolta. This Russian-made electric sauna stove can heat a room of up to 5 cubic meters. meters, its maximum power is 9 kW. It holds 50 kg of stone and costs 12,000 rubles.

10. Dushka EKM-18 NMT. Russian powerful 18 kW stove for large steam rooms of 21 - 30 cubic meters. meters. You can put 65 kg of stone in it, the price is only 12,300 rubles.

Nuances of operation

The electric furnace does not require particularly careful maintenance, but you still need to follow the basic rules of its operation. The main point is compliance with the rules of electrical safety and ventilation of steam rooms.

Do not allow water to come into contact with wires or electrical heating parts of the oven. In the steam room, you should always ensure the minimum permissible air circulation. To avoid rapid burnout of the heating elements, the load must be applied smoothly immediately after starting the furnace.

Dimensions

The smaller the sauna, the more important the size of the stove becomes. Low-power heaters are usually very modest in size. As an example, we can mention the Harvia Compact stove - its width is 24.5-30 cm, depth 22 cm, height 54 cm. It weighs only 9 kg (without stones). Another model from the same company - Vega Compact - weighs even less: 7 kg and has dimensions: 28x29.5x50.5 cm.

IMPORTANT! Information on sizes is essential for selection, therefore it is always indicated in catalogs.

Yes, and one more interesting point : ovens of the same size (within the same line) can have different power. This allows the manufacturer to reduce production costs, and the consumer to choose a standard-sized heater for the volume of the steam room.

Further information will be useful to those who have already purchased a stove and need information on how to properly install and connect it.

What is an electric heater?

This is a special oven powered by electric current (220V or 380V), designed to heat the air and create steam in the steam room.
Electric heaters heat the room using heating elements (heating elements). They heat up quickly and give off their heat to the bath stones, which in turn heat the air in the steam room and maintain the set temperature for a long time.

Electric sauna heaters are a good alternative to wood stoves. They are much easier to maintain, and in terms of their efficiency they are almost in no way inferior to their wood-burning counterparts.

Model classification:

• According to the form. They usually have standard geometric shapes - rectangular, square, cylindrical.

• At the installation location. They can be divided into those that are installed on the floor and those that are mounted on the walls (in small-volume steam rooms). There are also hidden installation models mounted behind shelves.

• According to the control method. With built-in control on the body and controlled remotely using a control panel.

SAWO SAVONIA SAV-80NB-Z

The compact heater is designed for medium-sized baths and saunas. The manufacturer used high-quality stainless steel and galvanization. TENs are protected from moisture. Due to this, the risk of damage to the device during operation is reduced. The operating mode of the device is set and regulated by the remote control.

Technical specifications:

• power – 8 kW;
• room volume – 7-13 cubic meters. m;
• weight of stones – up to 22 kg.

Pros:

• compactness;
• price;
• capacity;
• economical electricity consumption.

On which you can pour water

Heaters with a large load of stones (from 120 kg) are able to retain heat for a long time and have a pleasant appearance; you can also safely pour water on them. The body of such a stove is made in the form of a mesh, due to which the heat is evenly distributed throughout the room. The density and temperature of the steam directly depend on the amount of water poured onto the stones (manually).

Electric furnace with a large load of stones

Note! Water should not be allowed to get on water heaters, as this will lead to their breakdown. You should water the stones only with warm water, not cold.