Infrared Saunas - 7 Buying Tips To Help You Find The Best Fir Sauna For Your Home

Looking at far infrared saunas? Here are 7 simple buying tips to help you find the best one for your home.

#1 What Size Do You Want?

Infrared saunas range in size from 1 person up to 6 person units and price varies accordingly.

It's important to consider the area you have available in your home as well as where the sauna will be placed. Some multi-person saunas also come in corner units to save space.

Make no mistake - a 1 personal sauna is really a 1 person sauna - there's not much room to move around.

Personally, I bought a 2 person sauna for my husband and I - and it's just enough. We can't stretch out but it's good enough for us to sit side by side. And if I'm alone I can put my feet up on the seat.

#2 Ceramic Vs Carbon Heat Panels

There are 2 different types of FIR heat emitters - ceramic and carbon. Many cheaper saunas use ceramic rods or coils in their panels. Carbon panels have several advantages over ceramic.

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 (so a more effective sauna session).

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.

#3 Look At The Number 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 #2 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.

#4 Do You Want Inner and Outer Lights? Light Therapy?

Most infrared saunas do come with interior lights but it's always important to check. Interior lights are a must if you want to read during your sauna sessions.

Some models also come with exterior lights which can turn your sauna into a furniture showpiece that your houseguests will admire. Other saunas offer different colored lights to enhance your sauna session with color light therapy.

#5 Do You Get Bored Easily? Choosing Your Entertainment Options

Depending on the manufacturer, you can often get radios and even DVD players in your sauna. This can help you enjoy a longer, more luxurious sauna session without getting bored.

You can also find saunas with magazine racks and cup holders - which is important because you want to make sure you're replacing lost fluids while you sweat.

#6 What Type of Wood Do You Want?

Infrared saunas usually are built with Cedar or Hemlock. Hemlock is a bit more expensive but gives a more attractive finished look.

#7 Inside Control Panel - A Must Have

Most saunas have a control panel on the outside of the unit where you can set the heat, time, turn on lights, etc. However make sure your unit has a similar control panel inside the sauna so you don't have to get up and leave the sauna to make changes.

So those are 7 things to look at when choosing your sauna. Far infrared saunas can help you detox, lose weight, look younger, boost your immune system and even banish cellulite. If you take your time and do your research before you buy - you're more likely to avoid buying a lemon and get the best sauna for your needs.

Health Disclaimer: This article is not intended to give medical advice, education or treatment. The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not address individual circumstances or medical conditions.

It may not be right for you and should not be relied upon in making decisions about your health. Always consult your doctor for medical advice.

by: Lauren Tate

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