| Before buy a steam shower there are many things | | | | Warranty |
| to take into consideration. There are literally | | | | Steam showers primarily come with a one year |
| thousands of steam shower manufacturers however | | | | warranty on electrical parts and a one year warranty |
| only a few are worth buying. They key to a good | | | | on the shell or acrylic pieces. This is a manufactures |
| steam shower is the quality of the materials that it is | | | | warranty. The warranty a company offers some |
| constructed of. Here are a few tips to keep you on | | | | insight to the quality of a steam shower. If they |
| the track to owning a quality steam shower | | | | offer a warranty that is longer than the |
| enclosure. | | | | manufactures warranty it is a good indicator that the |
| Steam Shower Frames | | | | steam shower is a quality unit. |
| The supporting beams of a steam shower are | | | | Certifications |
| typically made of aluminum. Aluminum is widely used | | | | There are many Safety certifications such as ETL, |
| because of it strength and light weight. The bathtub | | | | CE, UL, and ISO-9001. Depending on where you live |
| and shower trays that make up the bottom of many | | | | your building inspector may require your steam |
| steam showers are typically constructed of a | | | | shower to have certain certifications. ETL certification |
| stainless steal frame. It is important that steam | | | | however is universally accepted in the United States |
| showers have both a sturdy base and strong | | | | and Canada. It is important to check with your |
| supporting beams. This is a must when shopping for | | | | building inspector before purchasing a steam shower |
| a steam shower. Beware of cheaper models that | | | | that isn't ETL certified; this can save you from having |
| have plastic supports, these don't have nearly the | | | | to return the shower which can be expensive and |
| strength of aluminum and the finish can be scratched | | | | hold up construction. |
| off easily. | | | | Common Brand Names |
| The tempered glass in steam showers should be at | | | | WMK |
| least 5mm thick. Most steam showers have 6mm | | | | WMK is a well known steam shower manufacturer. |
| glass this is something you should ask about before | | | | They have a contemporary look to them with their |
| purchasing the shower. Thinner glass has a much | | | | signature blue tinted glass. Their two most popular |
| higher risk of breaking. | | | | models are the A-12 and Apollo steam shower. WMK |
| Shower doors are another vital part to your steam | | | | steam showers and bathtubs are ETL certified which |
| shower. The seal around the door is very important if | | | | means they comply with electrical standards all over |
| the seal isn't tight enough to much steam escapes | | | | the United States and Canada. |
| making the unit inefficient. | | | | Ameristeam |
| 220 Vs 110 | | | | Ameristeam steam showers are also ETL certified. |
| There are some companies that will claim that steam | | | | Their traditional look and high quality materials make |
| showers run better of 220 volts. This is somewhat | | | | them a favorite among hotels and condo developers. |
| true but we have found a way to get the best of | | | | The Ameristeam P-219 is their most popular unit |
| both worlds. Steam showers were originally produced | | | | offering a bench with offers comfortable seating for |
| for European and Asian countries which run of a | | | | two similar to commercial steam rooms. |
| 220v power source. However American homes run | | | | Royal |
| on 110v power. All of our steam showers have a built | | | | Ariell steam showers are best known for their |
| in power amplifier which converts your 110v to 220v | | | | modern styling and innovative features. They have |
| give your steam generator the power it needs while | | | | both a full line of bathtubs and steam showers. Their |
| keeping the unit more efficient. This also saves | | | | bathtubs and large combination steam shower units |
| money when it comes to installing you steam | | | | are equipped with air massage pumps along with the |
| shower. | | | | traditional water massage jets. Their chromo therapy |
| Stock | | | | and ozone sterilization are features found in all Royal |
| There are a lot of websites' and eBay sellers that | | | | units. Their unique styling sets them apart from other |
| don't have inventories. After you buy the product | | | | steam shower brands they have their own distinctive |
| from them they have it manufactured and shipped | | | | look. Royal showers will be ETL certified by |
| taking anywhere from 2-3 months to get your | | | | November of 2007. |
| shower. Many of the showers arrive broken because | | | | Ariel |
| of poor shipping precautions. This seems great if you | | | | Ariel steam showers are very popular for their |
| have the time to wait, however if something goes | | | | affordable prices and quality craftsmanship. Ariel also |
| wrong with your shower it could be months before | | | | has a line of massage bathtubs. Their futuristic look |
| you have a replacement part. These companies | | | | and air massage makes them perfect for any |
| often have little to no technical support if it seems | | | | bathroom remodeling project. |
| too good to be true it usually is. | | | | |