Differences between infrared and steam saunas
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Along with our hot tubs, we also carry a range of infrared saunas that are a great addition to any workout room or basement. These saunas come boxed for a simple customer installation and require very little effort to setup compared to a steam sauna. Outlined below is a table comparing some of the benefits of a Canadian Spa Company infrared sauna to a typical steam sauna.
| Canadian Spa Infrared Sauna | Steam Sauna | |
| Generated heat | Creates dry heat | Wet steam heat |
| Safety | No direct access to heating element provides a child-friendly environment | Access to hot coals is required for steam to be created |
| Power consumption | Plugs into a normal 13A plug socket | Requires electrical installation as power consumption is high |
| Installation | Can easily be assembled by the customer | Comes as one unit and is difficult to transport |
| Ventilation | Infrared saunas do not have ventilation issues as it is a dry heat | Requires proper ventilation or must be used outside |