Frequently asked questions

Choosing between an electric or wood-burning sauna depends on personal preferences and usage. Both have pros and cons, influenced by factors like location and primary users. While many believe wood-burning saunas are necessary for a hot löyly, especially in colder weather, our electric sauna challenges this notion. Tested at both -10°C and +°C temperatures, it performs consistently well, providing an excellent löyly experience.

When shopping for a sauna, it's crucial to inquire about its performance in extreme cold weather. A quality sauna, like ours, is designed to work effectively in every season. Online forums often discuss challenges people face when their outdoor saunas fail to reach optimal temperatures in cold weather.

Here are a few items to compare the pros of each heater type:

Electric Pros:

- Easy to turn on and off

- No buying, splitting, storing wood

- Requires a much smaller sauna building

- Modular design allows portability when moving

- No need to deal with cleaning and disposing of ash

Wood Burning Pros:

- Ability to achieve sauna temperatures higher than 90 degrees Celsius (although most people don't prefer it above 90°C)

- Larger sauna building needed which can accommodate more people

- Sauna design can incorporate more glass/windows

- Ideal for sauna locations with scenic views that are far removed from an electric power source

Please note that personal preferences and usage scenarios play a significant role in choosing the right heater type.