| Points |
InfraRed Saunas |
Conventional or Steam
Saunas |
| Operating Temperature |
110° F- 130° F |
180°F. - 220° F |
| Heat Source |
Long Wave InfraRed Heaters |
Electric Stove, hot water or
air |
| Power |
1Kw-2Kw Standard household
power |
3Kw-6Kw |
| Pre-Heat |
Approximately 10 minutes |
30-90 minutes |
| Fresh Air |
Vent in top and one in door |
None |
| Energy Cost |
Depending on unit $2- $3.00 per
month |
Costly, due to long warm up |
| Sauna Session |
20 to 30 minutes after breaking
a sweat. |
Due to high temperature only a
short period of time can be tolerated |
| Sauna set up and
installation |
Infrared saunas can be used in
most rooms with electricity. Can be used outside
with optional cover. Easily moved from one location
to another. Set-up 10-20 minutes. |
Most requires special
installation . |
| Sauna Cabinet |
Sauna Interior: made with the
center cut Canadian Cedar, unfinished and produces
no harmful toxins. Exterior: varnished Canadian
Cedar. |
Unknown |
