sähkökiukaista

Sähkökiukaat are electric sauna heaters commonly used in Finnish saunas. They offer a convenient and user-friendly way to heat a sauna, requiring only an electrical connection. Unlike traditional wood-burning stoves, electric heaters do not produce smoke or ash, making them a cleaner and often more automated option.

The operation of an sähkökiuas is straightforward. An electrical heating element heats sauna stones placed within the heater. As water is thrown onto the hot stones (löyly), it evaporates, creating steam and raising the humidity in the sauna. Temperature and heating time are typically controlled by a thermostat and timer, allowing users to set their desired sauna conditions in advance.

Modern sähkökiukaat come in various sizes and power outputs to suit different sauna rooms. Factors like room volume, insulation, and desired heating speed influence the choice of heater. Some models also feature advanced controls, including remote access via smartphone apps, offering greater convenience and customization. The maintenance of an sähkökiuas is minimal, usually involving occasional cleaning of the stones and checking the electrical connections. Safety features such as overheat protection are standard in most models.