HUUM, Homecraft and Saunacore
Sauna Heaters & Stoves in Canada
Find electric sauna heaters and wood-burning sauna stoves from HUUM, Homecraft and Saunacore at Backyard Canada. Compare series, room sizes and prices to build a shortlist for a home or commercial sauna.
Start with your room's volume, then check the heater's output, electrical needs and controls. All prices are in CAD.
Electric Heaters & Wood-Burning Stoves
Electric sauna heaters. Choose from HUUM DROP, STEEL, CLIFF, HIVE Mini and HIVE; Homecraft H-Series, Revive Slim, Revive and Apex; and Saunacore residential and commercial heaters. The same kW rating can cover a different room range from one series to the next, so check the manual's figures for the exact model.
Wood-burning sauna stoves. Options include the HUUM HIVE Wood-Burning heater, the HIVE Wood-Burning LS with exterior wood loading, and Saunacore Country Living wood stoves. HUUM's HIVE Wood manual rates the HIVE Wood 13 for 212–459 ft³ and the HIVE Wood 17 for 283–565 ft³, with a T600-rated chimney of at least 15.81 in² cross-section. The stove must be connected to the chimney by a specialist (HUUM HIVE Wood sauna stove manual, North America).
HUUM Sauna Heaters
DROP, HIVE, STEEL and CLIFF electric heaters and HIVE wood-burning stoves
HUUM’s designs place the stones in view, with wall-mounted DROP heaters, floor-standing HIVE models and STEEL and CLIFF tower designs. The range includes electric heaters and wood-burning stoves.
See the full range on our HUUM sauna heaters page.
HUUM Room Sizes and Electrical
Figures for 240V, 1-phase supply, from each HUUM North America manual. 208V figures are in the same manuals.
| Model | Output | Room volume | Amps | Breaker | Min. wire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DROP 4 | 4.5 kW | 106–248 ft³ | 18.75 A | 30 A | 10 AWG |
| DROP 6 | 6 kW | 177–318 ft³ | 25 A | 30 A | 10 AWG |
| DROP 7 | 7.5 kW | 248–389 ft³ | 31.25 A | 40 A | 8 AWG |
| DROP 9 | 9 kW | 283–460 ft³ | 37.5 A | 50 A | 8 AWG |
| STEEL Mini 4 / CLIFF Mini 4 | 4.0 kW | 106–177 ft³ | 14.58 A | 20 A | 12 AWG |
| STEEL 6 / CLIFF 6 | 6.0 kW | 177–318 ft³ | 25 A | 30 A | 10 AWG |
| STEEL 9 / CLIFF 9 | 9.0 kW | 283–460 ft³ | 37.5 A | 50 A | 8 AWG |
| STEEL 11 / CLIFF 11 | 11.0 kW | 354–566 ft³ | 43.75 A | 50 A | 8 AWG |
| HIVE Mini 6 | 6 kW | 177–318 ft³ | 25 A | 30 A | 10 AWG |
| HIVE Mini 9 | 9 kW | 283–460 ft³ | 37.5 A | 50 A | 6 AWG |
| HIVE Mini 11 | 10.6 kW | 354–566 ft³ | 43.75 A | 50 A | 6 AWG |
| HIVE 12 | 12 kW | 424–636 ft³ | 50 A | 30 + 30 A | 10 + 10 AWG |
| HIVE 15 | 15 kW | 530–813 ft³ | 62.5 A | 50 + 50 A | 6 + 6 AWG |
| HIVE 18 | 18 kW | 636–989 ft³ | 75 A | 50 + 50 A | 6 + 6 AWG |
Every HUUM electric heater needs stones and a separate certified sauna control panel. HUUM's UKU controller works with heaters up to 11 kW; the HIVE 12, 15 and 18 need the UKU extension box. For each uninsulated brick, tile or glass wall, HUUM says to add 3.3 ft³ to the room volume for every 1 ft² of that wall. HUUM recommends connecting its heaters without a GFCI breaker, and only a certified electrician may connect them. Minimum safety distances to walls and ceiling are listed in each heater's manual.
Homecraft Sauna Heaters
H-Series, Revive Slim, Revive and Apex electric heaters
Homecraft’s H-Series, Revive and Apex series feature stainless steel construction and protected elements. Revive models use a standup design.
See the full range on our Homecraft sauna heaters page.
Homecraft Room Sizes and Electrical
Figures for 240V, 1-phase supply, from Homecraft's H-Series and Revive Slim installation manuals.
| Model | Output | Room volume | Breaker | Wire | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-Series 6 kW | 6,000 W | 250–300 ft³ | 40 A | 8 AWG | TKE2-2 |
| H-Series 7.5 kW | 7,500 W | 300–370 ft³ | 40 A | 8 AWG | TKE2-2 |
| H-Series 9 kW | 9,000 W | 360–450 ft³ | 50 A | 8 AWG | TKE2-2 |
| Revive Slim 4 kW | 4,000 W | 100–175 ft³ | 30 A | 10 AWG | – |
| Revive Slim 5 kW | 5,000 W | 150–275 ft³ | 30 A | 10 AWG | – |
| Revive Slim 6 kW | 6,000 W | 250–331 ft³ | 40 A | 8 AWG | – |
For the Revive and Apex heaters, check the room size, breaker and wire figures in Homecraft's installation manual for the exact model, or ask us. The H-Series manual lists 42" clearance to the ceiling and a 78" minimum ceiling height, and the Revive Slim manual lists 3.5" to combustible materials. Homecraft heaters use a low-voltage Homecraft digital touchpad with a relay contactor box. Homecraft advises against a GFCI breaker for its sauna heaters unless local electrical code requires one.
Saunacore Sauna Heaters
Residential heaters and Country Living wood stoves
Saunacore’s range includes residential heaters, commercial heaters and Country Living wood stoves, with several series and control configurations to compare.
See the full range on our Saunacore sauna heaters page.

Elite ‘R’ Series Sauna Heater w/ SSB-SAUNA Control System – Saunacore
$2,790.00 – $3,470.00Price range: $2,790.00 through $3,470.00
Ultimate Sauna Heater by Saunacore
$1,550.00 – $2,390.00Price range: $1,550.00 through $2,390.00
Steam Vapour Sauna Heater – Saunacore
$1,550.00 – $2,390.00Price range: $1,550.00 through $2,390.00
Special Edition – Saunacore Sauna Heater
$1,200.00 – $2,190.00Price range: $1,200.00 through $2,190.00
Country Living Wood Sauna Stoves
$1,750.00 – $1,990.00Price range: $1,750.00 through $1,990.00
Elite ‘R’ Series Sauna Heater w/ Mercuri Control System – Saunacore
$1,950.00 – $2,570.00Price range: $1,950.00 through $2,570.00Saunacore Heaters
Saunacore's range includes Special Edition, Steam Vapour, Ultimate and Elite 'R' heaters, the Elite 'R' with Mercuri or SSB-SAUNA control systems, and Country Living wood stoves. Compare the heater and its control package together, since prices differ by configuration. Confirm the output and room-volume range for the Saunacore configuration you select.
Commercial Sauna Heaters
Homecraft F-Series and Saunacore commercial heaters
Commercial options include Homecraft's F-Series 12 kW and 15 kW heaters and Saunacore's Elite 'C', Ultimate Commercial and Standard (HD) heaters. Size a commercial heater with its manual and your electrician before choosing.

Elite ‘C’ Series Commercial Sauna Heater – Saunacore
$2,500.00 – $3,350.00Price range: $2,500.00 through $3,350.00
Standard (HD) Commercial Sauna Heater – Saunacore
$3,000.00 – $3,900.00Price range: $3,000.00 through $3,900.00
Ultimate Commercial Sauna Heater (C6+1) – Saunacore
$3,150.00 – $4,450.00Price range: $3,150.00 through $4,450.00Commercial Heater Options
Compare Homecraft's F-Series 12 kW and 15 kW Commercial Sauna Heaters with Saunacore's Elite 'C' Series, Ultimate Commercial and Standard (HD) Commercial Sauna Heaters. The product grid shows current prices in CAD.
How to Choose a Sauna Heater
Match output to room volume
Measure length × width × height in feet for the room volume, then pick a model whose manual range covers it. HUUM says to add 3.3 ft³ for each 1 ft² of uninsulated brick, tile or glass wall (HUUM heater manuals). Homecraft's sizing guide and manuals give their own ranges for each model.
Plan the electrical early
Most heaters here run on 240V, 1-phase, and some are available for 208V. The breaker and wire size depend on the model, from a 20 A breaker for HUUM's 4 kW Mini heaters to two 50 A breakers for the HIVE 18 (manufacturer manuals). A licensed electrician must make the connection.
Pick a compatible control
HUUM heaters need a separate certified control panel; the UKU works with heaters up to 11 kW and needs an extension box for larger HIVE models. Homecraft heaters pair with Homecraft TKE touchpads; the H-Series manual specifies the TKE2-2.
Buying from Backyard Canada
Visit us at 711 48th Ave SE, Unit 1 Calgary, AB, T2G 4X2, or call 1-587-855-9938.
Hours: Mon – Fri 10 – 6, Sat/Sun 10 – 5.
Many models are on display at our Calgary showroom. We offer shipping across Canada, and financing is available through Vault Credit and Financeit.
SAUNA HEATER FAQ
What is the lowest-priced sauna heater listed here?
Prices change, so check the product grids above for the current lowest-priced HUUM, Homecraft and Saunacore heaters. All prices are in CAD.
Which wood-burning sauna stoves can I compare?
Compare Saunacore Country Living, HUUM HIVE Wood-Burning and HUUM HIVE Wood-Burning LS models. The HIVE LS listing specifies exterior wood loading.
Can I choose a heater by kW alone?
No. The same output can cover a different room range by series. For example, HUUM’s manuals list the 6 kW DROP and 6 kW HIVE Mini for 177–318 ft³, while Homecraft’s manual lists the 6 kW H-Series for 250–300 ft³.
Which HUUM UKU controls are listed?
The UKU Local, UKU Wi-Fi and UKU Glass Wi-Fi are listed; see each listing for the current price. HUUM’s UKU works with heaters up to 11 kW, and larger HIVE models need the UKU extension box (HUUM UKU manual).
Do you ship sauna heaters across Canada?
Yes, Backyard Canada offers shipping across Canada. Financing is also available through Vault Credit and Financeit.













