There are so many positives to buying a sauna heater for your residential or commercial space. It’s easy to forget however, as a generator or heater, a little maintenance now and again is required. How to take care of a sauna generator is not oftentimes at the top of the list of things to think about, understandably so, however it can add potentially years to the life span of your sauna.
Fortunately, taking care of a sauna heater is relatively easy. Heaters using internal rocks in between heating elements are among the easiest to maintain. A heater using internal rocks just needs to be inspected from time to time, re-setting the rocks as to avoid having to replace the elements inside. Doing this will also cut down on energy costs and potential downtime for your sauna.
It’s natural for sauna stones to shift over time as heating/cooling cycles proceed and water’s poured over them. They usually compact closer to the rock bay. They also tend to crack and crumble which worsens compaction. This limits air circulation which is what’s responsible for supplying heat in a sauna. The result of this is a sauna which takes longer to heat up, increasing energy consumption and operating costs. As if that wasn’t enough, corrosion is caused when moisture ends up trapped next to heating elements. Left unaddressed, eventually, elements fail.
How to re-set your sauna rocks begins with turning off the electrical breaker first. Safety first! After your heater’s cold, remove the top wire guard and remove all the rocks from inside. Any broken or crumbling rocks should be discarded. Rinse off the sediments from any solid rocks. Then, reset them in the heater. Ensure you’re stacking them loosely and evenly between the heating elements. Any broken rocks that have been discarded can be replaced with high quality sauna rocks of an appropriate type and size.
After you’ve re-set your sauna rocks, you should notice a difference in how fast everything heats. Please note that if you use rocks other than the supplied heater brand, this could void any warranty on your heater. It can also potentially damage the heater. If you’re uncertain about where to buy new sauna rocks, contact your supplier. Proper sauna rocks aren’t going to cause damage, when purchased from your suppliers. Their sauna rocks are customized for use in a sauna, and crushed to the right size which allows for airflow through the heating elements.
Although a residential sauna doesn’t necessarily need maintenance as often as a commercial sauna, they should still be checked on a regular schedule. The average commercial sauna requires rocks re-setting every two or three months.
Just like a person investing the time to get the oil changed in their car and ensuring everything’s up to snuff, maintaining a sauna heater or generator’s going to keep it in good working condition. If you have any questions about how to maintain your sauna, consult with the manufacturer’s manual or give your supplier a call.
Steam Sauna is a top sauna manufacturer in North America, supplying sauna heaters and generators for residential homes and commercial businesses all across the United States and Canada. If you’re seeking a sauna for your space, don’t hesitate to contact a representative today.