Scandia Manufacturing Saunas & Heaters | Authorized Dealer

Gas, propane or electric is the first fork in a Scandia build, and it decides your install before it decides your budget. Scandia is the only company still making gas-fired sauna heaters in the United States, which is why their gas line has almost no competition.

Electric is the common home choice: the Ultra Medium covers most single rooms and needs a dedicated 240V circuit. No gas line? The 40K BTU gas heater runs on natural gas or liquid propane. Want the whole room delivered? The Electric Barrel Sauna Kit ships as a cedar barrel with the heater in the crate.

RecovAthlete is an authorized Scandia dealer, rated 4.8 on Google. Call 866-861-6317 Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm EST and we will size a heater to your room, or check financing.

Gas, Propane or Electric: Picking the Scandia Heater

Scandia Manufacturing, listed here as Scandia Mfg, has built sauna equipment in the United States since 1964 and is the only company still making a gas fired sauna stove here. That puts the gas line in a category of its own inside our wider sauna heater and sauna range. Fuel changes the install, not the heat: all three run a traditional rock-style room the same way once up to temperature.

Fuel, install and who touches it

Compare Electric Ultra Natural gas Liquid propane
Output range 3.0 to 18.0 kW 40K or 80K BTU 40K or 80K BTU
What it needs Dedicated 240V circuit Gas line to the room Propane tank on site
Who installs it Licensed electrician Licensed HVAC pro Licensed HVAC pro
Mounting Wall mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted
Controls On heater or control box Panel outside the room Panel outside the room
Best suited to Most home rooms Utility-connected sites Off-grid and rural sites
Both gas heaters are dual fuel

The 40K BTU and 80K BTU each come in natural gas or liquid propane at the same base price, so one gas powered sauna heater covers both fuels.

Standing pilot or piezo

Standing pilot is the default on both gas heaters. Piezo ignition is a paid variant on each. Horizontal and vertical flue orientations are both offered.

321 stainless throughout

The gas heaters use 321 stainless, a grade chosen for corrosion resistance in constant heat and moisture. Most imported heaters use a lower grade shell.

Electric timer options

A 60 minute or 24 hour timer, with the thermostat on the heater or on a separate control box. Pick the combination at the variant level.

Every Scandia Heater, Kit and Room for Sale

Heaters, kits and rooms by price

Product Type Choose this if From
Electric Ultra Small Electric 3.0 to 4.5 kW, under 200 cu ft $980
Electric Ultra Medium Electric 6.0 to 9.0 kW, most single home rooms $1,323
Electric Ultra Large Electric 12.0 to 18.0 kW, custom or commercial $2,200
Gas Sauna Heater 40K BTU Gas or LP Up to 616 cu ft, gas or propane $3,800
Gas Sauna Heater 80K BTU Gas or LP Large or commercial gas rooms $6,200
Electric Barrel Sauna Kit Complete room Cedar barrel 4 to 8 ft, heater included $9,450
Electric Barrel Sauna with Canopy Complete room Covered entry, 5 to 9 ft $9,950
DIY Pre-Cut Room Kit Room kit 48 x 84 x 84, you finish the build $10,080
Advanced Hybrid Steam Room Steam room Steam not dry heat, four sizes $11,000
Hand-Finished Pre-Cut Room Kit Room kit Finished panels, less site labor $13,104

Scandia Doors, Rocks and Sauna Accessories

Doors and accessories ship from the same plant, so adding them to a heater order keeps one shipment.

Doors, rocks and interior fittings

Item Type Notable From
Cedar Sauna Door Door 24, 30 or 36 in, left or right $1,728
Poplar Sauna Door Door Hardwood, same three widths $1,728
Hand-Finished Sauna Door Door Black or white, matches the finished kit $2,006
Sauna Glass Door Door Clear tempered glass, wood frame $2,654
Full Glass Tinted Door Door Frameless bronze-tinted glass $2,654
Natural Sauna Rocks Rocks Granite, the default steam rock $151
Lava Sauna Rocks Rocks Volcanic, different steam character $179
Mixed Red Natural Rocks Rocks More heat retention than granite $179
Himalayan Salt Stone Salt Five shapes, sits among the rocks $61
Himalayan Salt Wall Brick Salt Pink, white or red, brick by brick $74
Himalayan Salt Wall Panels Salt Faster than laying bricks $373
Sauna Wood Oil Care 1 gallon, cedar, aspen and spruce $344
Sauna Headrest Interior Cedar support for longer sessions $151
Duckboard Flooring Interior Slatted floor over a wet base $128
Thermometer-Hygrometer, 1 Dial Monitoring Both readings on one face $118
Wall-Mounted Sand Timer Monitoring 15 minute cycle, no phone needed $114
Thermometer/Hygrometer Monitoring Compact combined unit $109
Wooden Thermometer-Hygrometer Monitoring Separate dials for each $109
Hand-Crafted Cedar Shade Lighting Softens the fixture light $109
Sauna Light Lighting Moisture-rated oval fixture $103
Wooden Sauna Clock Monitoring Rated for sauna conditions $95
Hand-Crafted Cabin Thermometer Monitoring Decorative temperature dial $91
Sauna Mat Flooring Interior Non-slip mat for a wet floor $53
16 in Wooden Sauna Brush Interior Long handle, back and shoulders $35

Scandia Manufacturing in the Sauna Industry

Made in the USA

Six decades in the sauna industry making heat for relaxation, and almost alone in building here. Every other major heater brand is Finnish or Estonian, which is why the gas line exists at all.

A long commercial record

Scandia heaters have been the YMCA's national preferred vendor for over 13 years, and run in Gold's, Bally's and Powerhouse gyms, hotels and universities.

What it costs to run

Gas is usually cheaper per session where gas rates are low, electric is cheaper to install. Work it out from your own utility rates before picking a fuel.

Stainless, not painted steel

The Electric Ultra is stainless throughout, the gas heaters use 321 stainless. Scandia publishes no service life figure, so ask about warranty terms instead.

A different Scandia makes wood stoves

Scandia wood heater searches land on an unrelated wood stove brand. Scandia Manufacturing makes sauna equipment only, no wood stoves and no bathtubs.

Explore the alternatives

Create the room first, then pick the heater. If Scandia is not the fit we also carry Harvia and Cozy Heat.

Sizing a Scandia Sauna Heater to Your Room

Work in cubic feet

Length times width times ceiling height. A 6 x 8 room with an 84 in ceiling is about 336 cu ft, which is Ultra Medium territory.

Under 200 cu ft

The Ultra Small at 3.0 to 4.5 kW. This is a one or two person room, not a family sauna.

200 to 700 cu ft

The Ultra Medium at 6.0 to 9.0 kW. Most home sauna builds land here.

700 cu ft and up

The Ultra Large reaches 1,680 cu ft at 18 kW, or step to a gas heater for a commercial room.

Glass and tier boundaries

A large glass wall loses heat faster than cedar, so size up a tier if glass covers more than a third of one wall. Call if your number sits near 200 or 700 cu ft.

What the Install Actually Needs

Electrical, gas and freight

Electric: a dedicated 240V circuit

Every Electric Ultra is hard wired on its own circuit by a licensed electrician. 208V and 240V versions exist, and larger sizes offer single or three phase. Check your panel first.

Gas: a licensed HVAC professional

Scandia requires a licensed HVAC professional on gas installs. That is a safety rule, not a suggestion. The heater mounts on the floor, the control panel goes outside the room.

Propane needs a tank, not a line

The liquid propane variants answer a property with no gas service. You supply the tank and regulator, sized by your installer.

Rocks and freight

Most heaters ship without stones, so add rock to the order. Everything moves by freight across the continental US. Confirm stock and lead time first.

Kits need a base and power

A barrel or pre-cut kit arrives as a structure. You provide a level base and the electrical run.


Why Buy Your Scandia From RecovAthlete

Rated 4.8 on Google · Authorized Scandia dealer since 2023 · Equipping home rooms, gyms and clinics

Scandia pricing is the same wherever you buy it. The difference is who sizes the heater correctly and who picks up the phone six months later.

Sizing before you order

Tell us the room volume, ceiling height and glass area. We come back with a kW or BTU figure, not a product list.

Financing on qualifying orders

We run several lenders for home and commercial buyers, plus a Canadian option, so one lender saying no is not the end of it.

One freight shipment

Bundling doors, rocks or salt panels with the heater keeps it to one consignment rather than paying twice.

We carry the alternatives too

Scandia sits alongside Harvia heaters, Dundalk LeisureCraft and Cozy Heat, so we can say when another brand fits your room better.

Browse every gas sauna heater we stock, or call a specialist and we will size one to your room.

Common Questions

Does Scandia make a propane sauna heater?
Yes. Both the 40K BTU and the 80K BTU come in a liquid propane version at the same base price as natural gas, picked as a variant on the product page. Propane suits a property with no gas service: you supply the tank instead of a line.
Who actually makes gas sauna heaters?
Very few do, and Scandia is the only one still building a gas powered sauna in the United States. The alternatives are Finnish and Estonian electric and wood brands, which is why the gas line has little direct competition.
What is the difference between the electric and gas heaters?
Electric mounts on the wall and needs a dedicated 240V circuit from an electrician. Gas mounts on the floor, needs a licensed HVAC professional, and puts the control panel outside the room. Both heat a traditional rock sauna the same way.
Is a gas sauna cheaper to run than an electric one?
It depends on your local gas and electricity rates. Gas often costs less per session where gas is cheap and reaches temperature a little faster. Electric costs less to install, since it needs a circuit rather than a gas line and an HVAC visit.
Is there a sauna heater that runs without electricity?
Not entirely. A gas heater takes the load off your panel, so no dedicated 240V circuit is needed, but the control panel still wants a standard 120V supply. A wood stove is the only genuinely off-grid option and Scandia does not make one.
Do Scandia heaters include sauna rocks?
Most ship without them. Natural, lava and mixed red rocks are separate items on this page. Add them to the heater order so everything moves on one freight shipment.
Can I buy a complete Scandia sauna rather than a heater?
Yes. The Electric Barrel Sauna Kit and the pre-cut room kits ship as full rooms with the heater included. See the wider barrel sauna and DIY sauna kit ranges for the alternatives.
What is the Advanced Hybrid Steam Room?
A Scandia steam room in four footprints, 60 x 48 x 96 in up to 84 x 72 x 96 in, for a buyer who wants steam rather than dry heat. Confirm install requirements by call.
Authorized Scandia dealer Full manufacturer warranty on heaters and kits.
Freight shipping Across the continental US.
Financing available On qualifying orders, home and commercial.
Talk to a specialist Call 866-861-6317 Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm EST.