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Both far-infrared saunas and traditional saunas offer many benefits to the user, however, from both a health and practical standpoint, we believe that far-infrared saunas make a far better choice for general household use for several reasons:
Affordable - lower installed cost than traditional sauna, hot tub (spa), sweat lodge, or steam room.
Easy to Install - An infrared sauna can be installed in under an hour by any homeowner. No special tools, plumbing or electrical work are required.
Energy Efficient - Infrared saunas consume far less energy than a conventional sauna, hot tub, or steam bath. A typical infrared sauna consumes about the same amount of power as a vacuum cleaner.
Comfort and Safety - Conventional saunas operate an extremely high temperatures which may be unsafe for the very young or elderly. Further, surfaces in a traditional sauna can reach temperatures that can cause burns. Infrared saunas achieve the same benefits at far lower operating temperatures. Due to the harsh operating conditions in a traditional sauna, a sound system to enjoy while your are relaxing in your sauna is out of the question. On the other hand, you can enjoy your favorite music in an infrared sauna.
Faster Warm-up Time - An infrared sauna can heat up to operating temperature in as little as 10 minutes, where as traditional saunas can often take more than an hour. This also helps save energy.
Cleanliness - A traditional 'wet sauna' typically involves very high humidity levels that create an ideal environment for the growth of mold and mildew. Infrared saunas are much cleaner.
Compact and Space Efficient - Infrared saunas are elegant and can be installed just about anywhere.
Easy to Disassemble - If you ever move to a new home, simply pack up your infrared sauna and take it with you to your new location. Conventional saunas are usually a permanent installation.
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| Sauna Comparison Chart |
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Far-Infrared
Sauna |
Conventional Rock
or Steam Sauna |
| Proven Effectiveness |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safe |
Yes |
For some, but not all. |
| Profuse Sweat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sound or Entertainment System |
Yes or Optional |
Difficult or impossible to install due to harsh operating conditions |
| Operating Temp. |
110-130F
Comfortable |
160F+
May be uncomfortable especially for people with breathing difficulties |
| Warm-up Time |
10-20 minutes |
>45 min. |
| Fresh Air Circulation |
Yes |
No |
| Assembly Time |
less than 1 hr. |
potentially days |
| Portability |
Yes |
No, permanent installation |
| Electrical Cost |
about $10/month |
far greater |
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