Infrared vs Traditional Saunas
⚡ Infrared vs Traditional Saunas
Which type is right for your home?
The Fundamental Difference
🔥 Traditional Sauna Heats the air around you to 150-195°F. You sweat because the room is hot. Uses rocks, steam, or electric heaters.
💡 Infrared Sauna Heats your body directly using infrared light waves. Air stays cooler (110-150°F) but you sweat more deeply. Similar to how sunlight warms you.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Temperature & Comfort
- Traditional: 150-195°F air temperature. Can feel suffocating. Difficult for heat-sensitive people.
- Infrared: 110-150°F air temperature. Much more comfortable. Easier to breathe. Longer sessions possible.
Heat Penetration
- Traditional: Surface-level heating. Warms your skin from the outside in.
- Infrared: Penetrates 1.5-2 inches deep. Heats your body from the inside out.
Detoxification
- Traditional: Sweat is mostly water (95-97%).
- Infrared: Sweat contains more toxins, heavy metals, and fat-soluble compounds (up to 20% non-water content).
Energy & Operating Cost
- Traditional: 6-8 kW heaters. $0.50-1.00 per session. 30-45 min preheat.
- Infrared: 1.5-3 kW. $0.10-0.25 per session. 10-15 min preheat.
Installation
- Traditional: Often requires 240V electrical, special ventilation, waterproof flooring.
- Infrared: Standard 120V outlet. No special ventilation. Place almost anywhere.
💡 Bottom Line: Infrared saunas are more practical for home use—lower cost, easier installation, more comfortable sessions, and deeper therapeutic benefits.
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