What Makes The Best Infrared Sauna?
#1 Carbon Heat Panels (vs. Ceramic)
There are 2 different types of FIR heat emitters. The cheaper saunas use ceramic rods or coils.
Carbon heat panels heat up faster and give a much broader distribution of heat so you don't get 'hot spots' in your sauna as you do with ceramic heaters. You can also lean up against them unlike ceramic which can be too hot to lean against.
Carbon emitters give you greater heat absorption and cover more surface area so you get a better sweat.
Carbon heated FIR saunas also tend to heat up faster (10-15 minutes) than Ceramic FIR saunas (30 - 45 minutes) which can save you on electricity bills.
#2 Lots of Heat Panels
Most Infrared saunas will have heaters on the back panel, under the seat and in front of you on either side of the door. Higher end saunas will put heaters on the sides of sauna as well.
Although not as important as the type of heater emitter (see #1 above) the number of heaters a sauna has can influence the time it takes for a sauna to heat up as well as how much and how fast you start to sweat. Obviously more heaters means you sweat faster.
Look for as many heat panels as you can. Less heat panels means it takes more time to heat up - which can cost you in electricity bills. It can also be a pain to have to wait 45 minutes for your sauna to heat up.
#3 Warranty
A good warranty gives you added peace of mind on your investment. Plus the length of warranty can tell you a lot of about the quality of construction that goes into a particular sauna.
Other Important Factors:
While #1 - 3 are critical factors in choosing the best infrared sauna, there are a few more factors to consider. Do you want a 1, 2, 3 or even 4-5 person sauna?
Do you want hemlock or cedar wood? What about entertainment options like a DVD player or different colored lights inside? For more detailed information on these factors, see the Infrared Sauna Buying Guide.
For a list of places to buy an infrared sauna, see the Where To Buy page.
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Looking for the best Infrared Sauna? There are a lot of options out there and it can get confusing.
Most people don't even realize there are some very cheaply built saunas that can be dangerous or even cost them more in electricity bills than others.
To help you in your search, here are the top 3 things to look for to get the Best FIR Sauna for your home.
