Buyer's Guide: Heater Comparisons 
| HEATER TYPE (MANUFACTURER) | IMAGES | DETAILS | IS HEATER UL CERTIFIED? |
LIFETIME WARRANTY? |
LIFE EXPECTANCY | SAUNA BRANDS WITH THIS HEATER TYPE * |
| M-TYPE HEATER (EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. UNITED STATES) |   |
Incoloy is a metal alloy effective in high temperatures, evenly distributes the heat and prevents hot and cold spots. Ceramic fills the core of the incoloy heater. Large shiny reflectors behind the M-rods reflect the far infrared rays back into the cabin, keeping the heat inside the sauna. Health Mate has the only heater that produces enough heat to be used in cold ambient temperatures. Find out more on our heaters page! |
YES  In addition to the safety certifications that Health Mate Sauna units have, each heater installed in Health Mate is UL certified. |
YES |
15+ years | Health Mate Sauna |
| SAND-FILLED CERAMIC TUBE (UNKNOWN CHINESE MANUFACTURER) | 
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The sand compacts over time in the bottom half of the rod, causing hot and cold spots. A slight jarring of the sauna unit can cause the rods to crack and break. Ineffective at low ambient temps. Check out what happens when you purchase a sauna with this type of heater (Electrical Safety Authority warning by Ontario Gov.). | No  |
N/A |
2 ~ 3 years | SAUNAGEN, EACON, BRIGHTON, SAUNACORE, SAUNAMAX, SAUNAFIN |
| HEATER TYPE (MANUFACTURER) | IMAGES | DETAILS | IS HEATER UL CERTIFIED? |
LIFETIME WARRANTY? |
LIFE EXPECTANCY | SAUNA BRANDS WITH THIS HEATER TYPE * |
| FLAT SHEET HEATER (ALSO CALLED CARBON HEATER BY UNKNOWN CHINESE OR KOREAN MANUFACTURER) | 
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Made of fiberglass and a thin mesh of carbon fibers, covered with a piece of felt so customers can’t see. More heaters are required and must stay on whole time because temp can’t get high enough. Ineffective at low temps. Scorches over time. Has been reported for its fire hazard. Check out this page! (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) |
No |
N/A |
2 ~ 3 years | SUNLIGHT SAUNA, E-Z-E SAUNA, LUX SAUNA |
| ALUMINUM CASING STEEL RODS WITH PINK PANIT (UNKNOWN CHINESE MANUFACTURER) | 
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Aluminum can be incredibly toxic inside the body and is a poor conductor of heat. Find out why you should avoid this type of heaters on U.S. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION website. The pink paint chips off over time from heat causing expansion and cracking. Lack of a reflector results in heat loss through the walls of the unit. |
No |
N/A |
2 ~ 3 years | CEDRUS SAUNA |
