As the torrent of portable infrared saunas sweeps across Europe and into the U.S. market, Americans are left wondering what to make of all the different infrared saunas. The information in this Buyer’s Guide To Infrared Saunas should help to separate the good from the bad.

In order to have a wonderful experience buying and using a portable infrared sauna everyone should know the essentials. There aren’t too many things too know, just a few basics that should be taken into account.

The type of infrared heater is perhaps most important. Look for infrared sauna heaters that emit 100% far infrared rays (FIR). Many saunas only emit 50% FIR or emit smaller wavelength rays that can damage the skin. Often flat carbon panel emitters are used which only emit 5-10% far infrared and have a high out put of dangerous EMF (electromagnetic fields) when used in dome style saunas.

Carbon-coated ceramic PTC (positive thermal coefficient) heaters are the most effective and efficient on the market. The ceramic aspect of the heater allows large amounts of FIR rays to be put out, while the carbon coating ensures that the heaters will have a farther range of effectiveness. This coupling of the ceramic and carbon benefits is ideal. The time it takes your portable sauna to heat up may sound immaterial, but the whole idea behind portable saunas is convenience and flexibility. Many portable infrared saunas take over five minutes just to warm up. For the best experience and most flexibility with your sauna, it is recommended that you find a sauna that heats up in about a minute’s time.

Another aspect of portable FIR saunas often overlooked is whether or not the infrared heaters continuously emit infrared rays. Most saunas get too hot and automatically turn off to prevent overheating. You cannot detect that they are turning on and off because infrared rays have wavelengths out of range for the human eye.

You will most likely come across the handy temperature control feature that some of the portable saunas on the market have. Note that this feature causes the infrared heater to shut the FIR emissions off in order to maintain a certain temperature. More recent designs have been able to partially remedy this issue by varying the system’s voltage so as to only loose some of the infrared rays. If you must have the thermostat controls, look for such models.

Finding portable infrared saunas that offer the ideal temperature range is also important. A temperature range between 160F to 175F (70C to 80C) is the ideal temperature to activate blood and lymph circulation and metabolism. Many portable FIR saunas reach a temperature of only 115F or 45C.

Look for the portable infrared sauna that is shaped like a big cube. The size and shape of your sauna will greatly effect just how usable it is. Don’t overlook the size of the machine. The cube-like shape is most versatile of all because it has the most space overall. Also the chair can be interchanged with one from you home if the one it comes with isn’t just what you are looking for.

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If reviewing this Buyers Guide you will observe that most the information emphasizes finding the right infrared heater. Keep that in mind as you search for one to bring home and you will find your portable infrared sauna experience more pleasant.

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