Traditional saunas produce a lot of heat and require large amounts of water to work properly. This may result in a higher than expected water and power bill, and it doesn't provide you with the best experience for your money. Choosing a far infrared sauna is a better option for people who don't want to make a negative impact on the environment and want to reduce their utility bills.
Energy Consumption Differences
The lifetime cost of an infrared sauna is likely to be less. Traditional saunas can cost up to five times more than an infrared sauna. While some may argue that the real-life costs are negligible when you compare it by cost per use, the fact remains that an infrared sauna uses far less energy.
Plumbing Costs and Considerations
You also have to consider that the plumbing costs are non-existent with an infrared sauna. You don't have to worry about drainage and complicated setups that require a professional plumber. If something goes wrong with an infrared sauna, it can be easily taken apart and fixed with less disruption to your home.
Time to Heat Up
Infrared saunas can be ready for use much more quickly than your traditional sauna. When you consider that typical far infrared saunas take about three times less than a traditional sauna to warm up, you're also getting an investment of your time back. A person who owns an infrared sauna can begin warming up as soon as the room is turned on. Of course, some people believe that for the best health benefits, you should enter the room after it has achieved the proper temperature. Others believe that waiting is a waste, and the room should always work to heat a body.
Maintenance and Repair Considerations
An infrared sauna costs less to ship and is easier to assemble. You won't have to worry about damage to the wood caused by pouring water over the rocks. There is also less time required to get an infrared sauna up and running, and it tends to be smaller than a traditional sauna. This makes an infrared sauna less time-consuming and simpler to clean.
Sources:
Traditional vs Far-Infrared Sauna - Comparison and contrast, www.finnleo.com
Traditional vs. Infrared, saunahouse.com
