A Guide to Different Types of Saunas

As the colder season approaches, many homeowners consider installing a sauna or upgrading/putting in order their existing ones. Some decide to DIY their sauna repair project. Others hire professional electrical contractors in Toronto to handle the repairs.

Regular sauna use offers numerous health benefits. It’s convenient to bring these benefits at home by having your very own sauna. To help you decide on the best type of sauna for your needs, we have compiled a list of common sauna types. But first, let’s explore why saunas are so popular among the general public.

What Are Saunas So Popular?

Saunas are an ancient form of natural healing that is still widely used today. The heat helps relieve sore muscles, stimulates circulation, helps people sweat, which can help rid toxins from the body, and releases endorphins in the brain, making you feel more relaxed. Sauna users often report feeling better emotionally and physically, having clearer skin, and sleeping better when using the sauna.

Common Sauna Types

Dry Sauna

A dry sauna is a heated environment maintained at a low humidity level. The dry heat can be either infrared or traditional. The humidity in a dry sauna can be as low as 10%, while the humidity in a traditional sauna is usually between 50% and 70%.

One of the main differences between a dry sauna and a traditional sauna is the type of heat. The traditional sauna uses steam heat, while a dry sauna uses infrared or traditional steam. Infrared saunas demand more precise maintenance and should be serviced or repaired by licensed electrical contractors in Toronto.

Steam Saunas

A steam sauna is a heated room that generates steam, filling the room. The steam is created with water that is poured onto hot stones.

Saunas are often used to promote relaxation and relieve sore muscles or chronic pain. A sauna session typically lasts about 15-20 minutes, but spending up to 40 minutes in one is possible. The humidity in the room is usually about 10 percent.

In steam saunas, heat is produced by a steam generator. Professional servicing by licensed electrical contractors in Toronto is recommended to handle the maintenance and repair of steam saunas.

Infrared Saunas

Infrared saunas are so named because they emit infrared light. This light is not visible to the naked eye, but it does affect the body. This sauna heats its chambers through electromagnetic waves outside the range of infrared light that humans can see. The waves emitted by infrared saunas are lower in intensity than those emitted by other saunas, such as traditional Finnish saunas.

Get The Best Sauna in Your Home Today

For sauna repair and maintenance, contact A.S. Electrical Services Ltd. A leading electrical services provider in Toronto and the GTA area, we offer a wide range of electrical services, including sauna installation and repair. Contact us today to learn more about everything we can do for you.