Sauna gas heaters are ideal for public or commercial saunas that are in constant use. A commercial sauna room heater that is powered by natural gas or propane may be a higher initial investment, but it will pay for itself over and over again in energy savings and convenience. Whether to use natural gas or propane depends on each individual installation. If your sauna gets constant use, this type of heater could be the best solution.

Gas or propane fired sauna heaters are as safe to use as an electric room heater. These units are built with double or even triple wall construction to keep surface temperatures low and to prevent accidental burns. A gas fired stove is also a great option for home saunas. If your heat source is natural gas it makes sense to use a sauna heater that runs on this energy source. If your home is electrically heated then an electric sauna stove will probably be the best choice.

Sauna Heaters made by manufacturers such as Vico Products Mfg. represent the ultimate gas fired stove suitable for the largest commercial sauna rooms. Stainless steel construction makes these stoves corrosion resistant to moisture and high temperatures. Designed for rooms with little ventilation, these heaters are approved by private laboratories and by the International Conference of Building Officials.

The Gas/Propane Heater can be vented through the wall of the sauna room. The control panel has a thermostat and a 60 minute timer. These heaters are suitable for home and commercial use and have a large rock capacity so users can pour as much water onto the sauna rocks as necessary to produce steam.

Gas or propane fired room heaters are very convenient to use but you will lose the aroma and smell of the traditional wood burning stove found in authentic Finnish saunas. However, the convenience of not having to cut wood and take out the ashes makes these stoves ideal for most homes and the best solution for commercial applications.

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Kevin Urban is the editor at http://www.saunas-n-sauna-kits.com, a consumer information guide on infrared sauna heaters and infrared sauna kits.