Only one thing beats the traditional feel of using a wood burning sauna stove to heat your new home sauna.

Getting the right stove at the best price from a reputable sauna dealer makes the experience even sweeter. If you’ve decided that a wood burning sauna stove is the best heater for your new home sauna then its time to look for the best deal. Remember it’s only a good deal if you get the right stove. Lets look at what makes a stove the right stove for your sauna.

Get the right size

This part is easy with a wood burning sauna stove. Most stoves will work unless it’s a very big sauna or very poorly insulated. Picture the size of your sauna-to-be, then look at the stove and imagine 140-190 degrees F (60-90 C). Will the stove get you there?
The amount of heat depends more on the type of wood burned than the size of the stove. Hardwoods like Oak, Ash or Maple will burn hotter and longer than Pine. The general rule of thumb is the heavier the wood the better.

Most sauna dealers on their websites, will give an indication of how big a sauna each stoves will heat.

Stove quality

It needs to be a good sturdy stove. At least 1/8 inch plate steel is best.
There needs to be sufficient room in the rock container to hold 80-120 pounds of rock.
The best situation is to have the air intake come from outside the sauna.
Some stoves allow you to feed the stove from outside eliminating the clutter of wood inside. If it is a small stove, having to go outside to restoke the fire can be more of a nuisance than it’s worth.
If you are retrofitting an old wood burning stove for the sauna, think about:
Air intake. There needs to be a good supply of outside air coming into or at least near the stoves intake. You don’t want to have to compete with the stove for oxygen the breath.
Hot cast iron will crack if water is poured on it from the rapid temperature change. Plate steel is best but only use cast iron if there is no chance that water will splash on it.
There needs to be some system to surround the stove with firebrick or rocks. The heated rocks produce a much softer heat than the stove itself. They will also produce a smooth flow of steam instead of the hot blast of steam that a bare stove would.
Price range
This can vary greatly, from very little for a retrofit to $1500 or more. For $600-900 you can get a stove that will keep you happy.
These babies are heavy, hundreds of pounds, so don’t forget to factor in shipping costs.

Many reputable sauna dealers have a wide selection of wood burning sauna stoves. Take the time to check out several sauna dealers to find the stove that is right for you.

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