| Heaters |
HEALTH MATE |
Others |
| Heater Technology |
Double Heat M Heaters with reflecting panels to emit FIR over the entire inside area of the Health Mate |
Aluminum encased heaters; heaters used to dry paint;heaters not designed for humans |
| Warm-Up Time |
10 to 15 minute warm-up time |
30 to 45 minutes or longer |
| Far Infra-Red Emission |
Large FIR heaters; the only ones tested on humans; no cold spots in heaters; Lifetime Warranty |
Small heaters never tested on humans; cold spots in heaters; limited Warranty |
| Reflecting Panels |
Reflecting panels to emit FIR throughout the sauna
Uniform heat for better sweating and health benefits |
No reflecting panels; Infra-Red travels in a straight line; no uniform heat |
| Company |
HEALTH MATE |
Others |
| Wood Factory |
Health Mate owns their own wood factory;
Only the finest Cedar is selected;
Company owned from log to finished sauna |
All others purchase from wood dealers;
Can't control the wood quality
Many are private labeled; no quality control |
| Affiliated Companies |
5 Companies in USA, Canada, Europe, Korea, and China; factories throughout the world |
Only 1 small company; some in the USA others in Canada, Korea, or China |
| Dealers |
More than 300 dealers in the USA
More than 50 Dealers Overseas |
Less than 20 per Company
No dealers worldwide |
| Employees |
More than 600 Employees |
Most less than 25 per company |
| Years in Business |
26 Years in business, the oldest and largest |
Less than 3 Years for most competitors |
| Research & Development |
Yes |
No |
| Certifications |
CSA, Nemko, CE, UL approved heaters |
None or Less than Health Mate |
| Warranty |
Unconditional Lifetime Warranty except CD/Radio -1 yr.
USA Company and always accessible |
Limited warranties; Some lifetime but many companies go out of business |
| Liability Insurance |
HEALTH MATE |
Others |
| PLI |
Product Liability Insurance (PLI) - $2,000,000 |
Not Insured |