As with any purchase, you want to be secure in your
investment. With dozens of infrared sauna manufacturers in the market,
the differences between warranties often speaks volumes about how
that company operates. Almost every infrared sauna company will
offer a warranty: but for how long, and what does it really cover?
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SAUNA WARRANTY
Heaters: Without question, you should—and
will—find
a warranty on the infrared sauna’s heaters. If you
don't, then simply don't buy it, regardless of what they tell you.
One year warranties are the industry standard for the heaters, and
you should be wary of any company that falls below that standard.
Also, any electrical mechanical part will eventually wear out over
a long enough period of time. However, many warranties
will
only cover workmanship and manufacturing defects. You should look for warranties that will cover failure under normal operation. Pure Elements offers this type of warranty.
Controls: Just as important as the heaters a warranty should cover the control
system and electronics for a period of a year. Problems
in this
area will typically manifest themselves within the first month of operation. Be sure the control warranty is comprehensive,
this is an especially important and vulnerable part of the
infrared sauna.
Construction: If the wood used in the infrared sauna’s
construction has not been properly kiln dried or is of low quality,
it can warp
or buckle in just weeks, even without use.
You may also find that under regular use, the adhesives used in
the construction process may begin to fail. This may be enhanced
when veneers and plywood are used in the construction process.
One may
wonder why anyone would then use such materials. The answer is simple,
it cuts costs. This construction practice is still prevalent in
most
sauna manufacturing plants, where the bottom line trumps all else.
This is why you should be sure the warranty covers the cabinet for
at least one year to prevent unforeseen warping or defects.
After one year, you can usually be reasonably assured that
you won't encounter any problems with the construction.
FINE PRINT DETAILS
Be certain to read the fine print details of your potential warranty.
For some companies, “Limited Warranty”
means not getting any water or moisture inside the unit, among other simple things that will almost inevitably
nullify the warranty. Because of the nature of the infrared sauna
industry, it is more important than other times to be sure and understand
what's in the fine print details of the warranty. Make sure to ask
questions about their warranty, and be sure that you understand
fully the answers that you receive about the infrared sauna coverage
as a whole. Click Here to view the Pure Elements Warranty.
SAUNA AGENT VS. SAUNA MANUFACTURER
Remember to find out who is offering you the warranty on your
infrared sauna. Agents, for instance, always have the option
of switching to new manufacturers, and it's important to know what will
happen if that occurs. Make sure that your sauna will continue to
be covered, even if the agent discontinues sales from that
manufacturer.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Last but not least, we want to talk a little bit about the difference
between an infrared sauna and a traditional sauna.
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