Why is cedar best?

The traditional sauna for thousands of years has been made predominately from close grain cedar for many obvious reasons:

1) Cedarwood is soft wood that resists the cracking and splitting caused by the heating up and cooling down in the sauna. No sauna wood lasts longer than cedarwood.

2) Cedarwood contains aromatic oils that are known for their healing and cleansing properties to aid detoxification during the sauna. Cedarwood can also help disperse excess fluids throughout the body.

3) Cedarwood is naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial owing to the unique properties of the cedar oil. This is especially important in the sauna where bodies, moisture and heat combine to make the environment perfect for molds and bacteria.

4) Cedarwood is one of the most beautiful woods available ranging from a very light honey to a deep walnut shade.

5) Cedarwood smells good and gives you a true experience. Normally a "non-aromatic"cedar is used in sauna construction that is very subtle and satisfying to the senses.

6) Cedarwood can be easily sanded inside the sauna to remove any stains caused by perspiration and to bring back the fresh cedar smell.

7) There is a lot of misinformation about cedar wood on the internet. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put it best in their September, 1993 report:

“EPA believes it is unnecessary to regulate these products because they pose little or no risk to human health or the environment…EPA is not aware of any evidence of injury to human health or the environment due to their use.”

Click here to read the full report in PDF format.

Cedar is non-toxic according to the Regulatory Information for Cedar from the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and World Health Organization(WHO). Click Here for the report.


Please note that an extremely small percentage of the population cannot tolerate the smell of cedarwood. These people have multiple chemical sensitivities(MCS). These people cannot as a rule tolerate any aromatic oils, perfumes, shampoos or herbs. This is unfortunate, but for the rest of us, cedarwood is the sauna wood of choice.

How long is the warranty on my Clearlight Infrared Sauna?

Sauna Works prides itself on being one of the few companies that provides you with a lifetime warranty on the entire sauna - heaters, wood, controls and electrical. Your Clearlight Infrared Sauna is built in a modular fashion so replacing parts or panels is never an issue. We only use the highest quality materials in each Clearlight Infrared Sauna to minimize the possibility of warranty issues.

Very few infrared sauna companies offer this type of complete lifetime warranty.

Will I need to hire an electrician?

Standard household electrical outlets are 120 volts. Most are rated at 15 amps and some, like bathrooms or kitchens, may be rated at 20 amps.

All Clearlight Infrared Sauna models run on 120 volts except the IS-5. The IS-1 and IS-2 require a standard 15 amp outlet. The IS-3, IS-C, and IS-4 require a 20 amp outlet.

20 Amp outlets call for wiring where a thicker gauge wire must be run through the wall to the outlet where you will plug in your sauna. If you don't have a 20 amp outlet, this is generally very simple for an electrician to run for you.

The IS-5 runs on a 220 volts 15 amp outlet. Please give an infrared sauna specialist a call at 800.798.1779 if you would like clarification on these electrical requirements.

What is the optimum infrared frequency for an infrared sauna?

The result of our True Wave™ heaters 290 square inch surface area allows for the lowest surface temperature of any other ceramic infrared heater. Running at an optimal 280 degree surface temperature, our True Wave far infrared heaters produce exceptional quality far infrared heat.

This means our heaters produce the majority of the infrared heat in the vital wave range of 5 to 15 microns with a good portion of wavelengths at 9.4, the optimal absorption range of far infrared by the human body.

For more detailed information about our heaters and why they produce exceptional far infrared heat, please click here.

Is far infrared heat safe?

Infrared heat is completely safe and all objects give off and receive infrared heat. In fact, it is so safe, hospitals use similar heaters to warm newborns. Infrared is a part of nature and essential for life.

The human body gives off and receives infrared in the far infrared band. When a mother rubs a babies stomach to relieve pain, it is the infrared heat from her hand that is causing the healing effect. We have tuned our True Wave heaters to give off far infrared in this same range for maximum absorption by your body and for maximum therapeutic benefits.

Can I put my Clearlight Far Infrared Sauna outside?

Yes, all Clearlight Infrared Sauna Models can be used outside. Because we use high-pressure bindings and precision handcraftsmanship, our sauna cabinetry can endure outdoor humidity and dryness as long as you protect it with our optional waterproof cover.

Infrared saunas are designed to heat the human body, not the air. Only about 20% of the heat from our heaters goes to heat the air. Because of this, if you live in a place where the temperature gets below 40 degrees, we don't recommend putting the sauna outside. It will take much longer for the cabin to warm up and it will not get as hot. Please consult one of our infrared sauna specialists for more information about putting your sauna outside.

Are Clearlight Infrared Saunas Made In The USA?

Yes! We are proud to manufacture all Clearlight Infrared Sauna models in our factory in Southern California. We chose California because of the dry climate and the highly skilled available workforce. The dry heat is the very best for sauna construction as this ensures that the grade "A" clear cedar wood remains dimensionally stable and free of warpage for years to come.

When you recieve your sauna it will have been handcrafted only weeks before you receive it and it will have undergone our extensive testing procedures to ensure you recieve the highest quality infrared sauna, bar none.

How is my Clearlight Infrared Sauna shipped and will it be delivered into my house?

Your new Clearlight Far Infrared Sauna will generally arrive in your state within 5-7 days from the date it leaves our factory in Anaheim, CA.

Once your sauna is nearby, the freight company will call to schedule an appointment to deliver your sauna. The driver will bring your sauna out on a truck with a liftgate and the driver will move the sauna off the truck.

At this point, just open up the boxes and move the panels into place. Setup time for all of our sauna models is about 45 minutes to an hour and does not require any tools.

White glove service is available. If you need your sauna delivered into your house or up or down stairs, please just give us a call.

Can I receive constant infrared heat from my Clearlight Far Infrared Sauna?

Infrared heat is most effective at lower temperatures as sweat oils secrete at lower temperatures and this sweat is different than water sweat. Your Clearlight Far Infrared sauna is designed to heat your body more so than to heat the cabin (about 80% of the heat heats your body and 20% of the heat heats the sauna cabin). The following is our recommendation for use of your sauna:

1) Turn your sauna on and set the controller to between 100 and 105 degrees. It should take about 15-20 minutes to reach that temperature depending on the ambient room temperature.

2) After this short warm up time, get in the sauna and turn the temperature on the thermostat up very high (150-170 degrees).

3) Sit back and enjoy your sauna session. Since the key to infrared therapy is heating your body core, you will find that you sweat more sitting up in the sauna with your back lined up with the back wall heaters heating your body core from the back. This positions you in such a way that the front wall heaters will be heating your front body core.

4) During your session the temperature will slowly climb to approximately 115-130 degrees depending on the outside room temperature. Remember, your Clearlight Infrared Sauna is heating your body more so than heating the air.

5) Stay Well Hydrated. We put this in bold because it is essential to stay well hydrated when using your sauna. It is estimated that 70% of people are dehydrated. When you are dehydrated, your body holds on to water and will not allow you to sweat very much. It is recommended to drink water before you get in the sauna and bring a quart of water into the sauna with you and drink it during your session.

Don't be fooled by other manufacturers that offer constant infrared heat by reducing the output of their heaters. At the reduced output you are not receiving optimal infrared heat.