Infrared Saunas and EMFUpdated 3 hours ago

EMF (electromagnetic fields) are produced by anything that uses electricity, from hair dryers to household wiring. As we sell Infrared products, here’s what our saunas measure, how that compares with common benchmarks, and how to keep your exposure as low as possible.

Which products does this apply to?

• XEN Sauna and SaunaPod Infrared: these use infrared heating panels, so EMF is relevant.
• SaunaPod Steam: heats water in a separate steam unit outside the pod, with no heating panels around your body.
• Chillers and ice baths: you’re not sitting next to a heating element, and the chiller sits away from the tub.

What do our infrared saunas measure?

Our infrared saunas are designed to be low EMF. Measured at 20 mm from the heater panel, the reading is 3.8 mG (milligauss). EMF drops quickly with distance, so readings where you actually sit are lower than this.

How does that compare?

There’s no single global limit for EMF in saunas. The Swedish standard is one of the most conservative benchmarks and is often quoted as 2.5 mG. Our 3.8 mG reading is taken almost touching the panel (20 mm away), which is a much stricter test than normal use. At seating distance, readings fall well below the near-panel figure, which is why our infrared saunas are still very much low EMF.

Tips to keep exposure low

• Sit in the seat provided, rather than leaning directly against a heating panel.
• Keep phones and other devices out of the sauna. They add their own EMF, and heat isn’t good for them either.
• Plug straight into a wall outlet, with no power boards or extension leads. See Power Requirements and Running Costs.
• Follow the recommended session times in your user manual.

Want to measure it yourself?

You can check readings with a handheld EMF meter. Readings vary between meters and depend on where and how you measure, so measure at your seating position as well as near the panel, and keep your phone away while you test.