--- title: Heaters for Saunas | Sauna Heaters | Northern Lights Cedar Saunas description: Discover top-quality heaters for sauna designed to enhance your sauna experience, ensuring optimal warmth and efficiency with Northern Lights Cedar Saunas. For more details, visit Now! canonical_url: https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/sauna-heaters.html language: en-US notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/sauna-heaters.html. markdown-tokens: 1211 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/sauna-heaters.html. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. Northern Lights cedar saunas are available with three different sauna options: electric, infrared, and wood-fired – so you can choose the option that works best for you! These **heaters for sauna** offer unique benefits to enhance your sauna experience. ![Electric Sauna Heater](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/images/2023/03/12/heater.jpg) The heat is ON! Our electric sauna heaters create the maximum heat output of any heater – 150- 200ºF. They can either be used for dry heat, or water can be added to the rocks to produce steam heat, as they’re made using high quality surgical grade rust-proof stainless steel with a lifetime warranty. [**Sauna Electric heaters**](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/electric-sauna-heaters.html) require 220 VAC power, and usually draw 40 amps. You will need to ensure your electrical panel can handle this power requirement. Infrared sauna heaters use a light wave that can deeply penetrate the bodies’ surface, up to 1.5”. This makes infared sauna heating a very popular method of sport injury treatment and muscle recovery. Lower operating temperature 120-150ºF – some sauna users find this to be a more comfortable temperature. This also means it has a shorter heat-up time. Power requirements are usually 120 VAC, with a 15-20 Amp breaker required. Because no steam is produced, these **heaters for sauna** can quickly be installed in any household location without the need for drainage or a steam venting system. ![Infrared Sauna Heater](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/images/2023/03/11/infrared.jpg) ![Sauna Heaters](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/images/2023/03/15/infrared-heater-mb.jpg) Infrared sauna heaters use a light wave that can deeply penetrate the bodies’ surface, up to 1.5”. This makes infared sauna heating a very popular method of sport injury treatment and muscle recovery. Lower operating temperature 120-150ºF – some sauna users find this to be a more comfortable temperature. This also means it has a shorter heat-up time. Power requirements are usually 120 VAC, with a 15-20 Amp breaker required. Because no steam is produced, these sauna heaters can quickly be installed in any household location without the need for drainage or a steam venting system. ![Wood Fired Heaters For Sauna](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/images/2023/04/10/woodfired-sauna-heater.jpg) Wood fired heat is the powerhouse of all traditional Finnish saunas! It is the best type of heater for generating and retaining maximum heat, and can heat much larger areas than electrical or infrared heaters. Upgrade your sauna with [wood-fired sauna heaters](https://www.cedarbarrelsaunas.com/wood-fired-sauna-heaters.html) for a genuine, rustic feel and effective heaters for saunas. Even better yet - produce a larger amount of steam with its large body of rocks. While it may be only suited for [outdoor sauna](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/outdoor-saunas.html) applications, the glass door on the fire box provides a warm and pleasant ambiance to enjoy while sitting in your outdoor barrel sauna. Wood fired heating is very efficient, and requires very little wood to operate – making it the most cost effective of the our heating options. | Type | Wood Fired | Traditional Rock | Infrared Panels | |---|---|---|---| | **Barrel Sauna** | Yes | Yes | No | | **DIY sauna** | Yes | Yes | Yes | ![Image](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/images/2026/02/04/ventana-spa-terrace-9040.jpg) ### Need more info? Let us help! **Looking for the perfect cedar sauna for your home?** We’re here to help you find exactly what you need, from handcrafted cedar barrel saunas to outdoor saunas that promote relaxation and wellness. Whether you have questions about our products, installation, or need help with an order, our team is ready to assist. Fill out the form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to guide you toward a healthier lifestyle with the natural benefits of wood saunas. [![Affirm Logo](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/images/2023/07/18/affirm-promotion.png)](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/sauna-financing.html) ![Accredited BBB](https://cedarbarrelsaunas.com/images/2023/06/26/accredited.png)