Nootka Sauna Heaters
Overview
Nootka’s electric offering is the Nootka Saunas Electric Heater: 9 kW 1-phase 240V (most common), optional 7.5 kW 1-phase 240V, and 9 kW 3-phase 208V. It requires the Nootka touchscreen controller, with optional LTE or Wi‑Fi app control and under-seat LED kits. Heaters conform to CSA C22.2 No. 164-2018 and UL 875 and must be installed by a licensed electrician with a permit where required. For wood-fired barrels, Nootka offers the Harvia M3.
Electric heater specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nootka Saunas Electric Heater |
| Models | 9 kW 1φ 240V; 7.5 kW 1φ 240V; 9 kW 3φ 208V |
| Standalone price | From $2,100 USD / $2,400 CAD |
| Controller | Required touchscreen; optional LTE or Wi‑Fi |
| LTE service | 5 years included; then $50/year |
| LTE carriers | U.S.: Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T. Canada: Rogers, Telus, Bell (coverage required) |
| Lights | Optional barrel or cube under-seat LED kits |
| Water on rocks | Yes |
| Room sizing | On-page calculator based on R-12 insulated rooms |
Wood heater (barrels)
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Harvia M3 |
| Warranty | 1 year parts + shipping on stove + chimney |
| Install | Nootka assembly does not include stove/chimney connection — customer or contractor, with permits |
| Clearance | 10 ft hemisphere above exhaust clear of combustibles (see site prep) |
| Capacity impact | Fewer seats than electric (8ft → 2 people; 10ft → 6 people) |
Electrical checklist
- Confirm panel capacity with an electrician before you order.
- Choose 9 kW (50A) or 7.5 kW (40A) for 1φ 240V.
- Hardwire only; pull a permit where required.
- Use a non-GFI breaker as specified; your electrician confirms local code.
- Controller is exterior low-voltage 24VAC.
- No refunds for Wi‑Fi/LTE range issues or improper wiring.
Heat-up
- Barrels, electric: typically ~10–15 min to 90°C (ambient dependent).
- Barrels, wood: typically ~30–45 min (ambient dependent).
- Cube, electric: typically ~25 min (ambient dependent).
Warranty
Electric heater and controller: Year 1 parts + shipping; Year 2 parts only. Harvia M3: 1 year only. Full details on the warranty page.
Delivery
The heater ships with a sauna configuration or as a standalone product; rates appear at checkout. U.S. orders ship domestically from a U.S. facility.
Performance notes
- Silent operation: integrated circuit board replaces a traditional noisy junction-box contactor — no buzzing contactor.
- Generous rock capacity with side venting for faster heat-up and longer-held warmth.
- Conform to CSA C22.2 No. 164-2018 and UL 875; certified across a wider room-volume range than many comparable heaters (calculator based on R-12 insulated rooms).
Common questions
- 7.5 or 9 kW? 9 kW is standard; choose 7.5 if the panel is limited — slightly longer heat-up on the 8ft.
- LTE or Wi‑Fi? Prefer LTE when the sauna is more than about 15 ft from the house or Wi‑Fi is weak.
- Water on rocks? Yes.
- Third-party rooms? Use the volume calculator (R-12) on the heater product page.