Do Massage Chairs Use A Lot Of Electricity?

A smart consumer always ensures the long term cost involved with any appliance before buying it.

Introduction

You shouldn't just buy any item because its market rate is under your budget. You must think about the other charges you are going to pay for a substantial future because of that item. One of such charges is the bill of electricity consumed by a particular electrical appliance. If you plan to buy a massage chair, the question about electrical consumption might come to your mind.

After all, a massage chair has moveable parts, motors, heating pads, an in-built computer, air compressors, and many other elements that consume electricity. This article will discuss the electrical consumptions of massage chairs and compare them with other home appliances. 

How much electricity is consumed by an average 2D massage chair?

The Rated Power Consumption (RPC) of an average 2D massage is around 180 Watts. 

Let's check out a low-range 2D chair, such as Titan APEX Bonita Massage Chair, for example. This massage chair for sale costs $1,999.99 if you buy it at a discount. It is a 2D massage chair with an SL-Track design. An SL-track design means that the moving rollers have to cover the maximum amount of area in the massage chair terms.

The motors used for this movement consumes electricity. It also has 28 airbags that use air compressors to give you an experience of a full-body massage. Air compressors use electricity too. This massage chair also has heating pads located in the lumbar and seating regions.

Heat therapy utilizes these heating elements to make your back pain go away. These heating elements require electricity too. Apart from these basic components, many other electrical components in this massage chair add up to this chair's total power consumption - 180 Watts.

Power consumption comparison of a 2D massage chair with different home appliances

How much does a 2D massage chair affect my house's energy costs?

A 2D massage chair's energy consumption rating is 180 Watts. The average kilowatt-Hour (kWh) cost of an American household is 14 cents per kWh. It means you can use your massage chair daily for 1 hour, and it'll just cost you around $0.75 per month! Comparing this cost to your microwave's energy consumption, it costs you around $4.2 per month for using a microwave for just 30 minutes a day.

A 2D massage chair's energy consumption is almost negligible when you compare it with your other household electrical appliances. So, No, your home's energy costs will not get impacted because of a 2D massage chair. 

Which are the best energy-efficient 2D massage chairs?

If you want to buy an energy-efficient massage chair, your best options are:

• Osaki OS-PRO Omni Massage Chair - $3,499.00
• Osaki OS-PRO Yamato Massage Chair - $3,999.00
• Kyota E330 Kofuko Massage Chair - $1,999.00 (after a 33% discount)
• Inner Balance Wellness Ji Zero Wall Heated L Track Massage Chair - $1,999.00 (after a 33% discount)

How much electricity is consumed by a 3D massage chair?

The Rated Power Consumption (RPC) of an average 3D massage is around 220 Watts. 

Let's check out a mid-range 3D chair, such as Osaki OS-PRO First Class 3D Massage Chair, for example. The cost of this Osaki massage chair for sale is $4,999.99 (after a discount of 38%). It is equipped with a top of the line 3D rolling mechanism that does more movements than a 2D massage roller. It has an in-built computer that automatically scans the user's body dimensions and calibrates the rollers accordingly. It has an L-Track design that allows you to get an extended massage coverage - from the back of the head to the upper hamstrings. The zero-gravity technology enables this massage chair to provide you the best massage reclining. It also has a set of reflexology foot rollers to give your feet the best Shiatsu pressure-point massage. This chair comes with a negative ion generator that consumes a bit of extra energy. The 24 airbags also use a bit of energy for air compression therapy.

The heating pads on the lumbar region and 23 automatic massage programs add to the chair's overall electrical consumption. Apart from all these, many other elements contribute to daily energy consumption. Read the in-depth comparison of OS-PRO First Class 3D and OS-PRO Admiral massage chairs to find out more about this top-of-the-line product. In total, the average power consumption rating of this, or any other 3D massage chair, is 220 Watts.

Power consumption comparison of a 3D massage chair with different home appliances

Would my home’s energy costs get impacted because of a 3D massage chair?

The maximum energy consumption rating of a 3D massage chair is 220 Watts. Let’s calculate the energy cost it contributes to your monthly power bill by assuming the average kilowatt-Hour (kWh) cost of your household as 14 cents. It’ll just charge you around $1 per month for using a 3D massage chair one-hour daily. Comparing this to the other home appliances, a 3D massage chair’s monthly power consumption is almost nothing! You can easily have a one-hour long therapeutic massage session every day without it impacting your power charges.

Which are the best energy-efficient 3D massage chairs?

If you want to buy an energy-efficient massage chair, your best options are:

• AmaMedic 3D Prestige Massage Chair - $4,999.00
• Synca Kagra 4D Premium Massage Chair - $4,999.99 (after a discount of 17%)
• Osaki OS Hiro LT 3D Massage Chair - $5,699.00 (after a discount of 17%)
• Inada DreamWave Massage Chair - $7,999.00

Final Thoughts

In the end, we'll conclude this article by saying that a massage chair will not impact your house's energy bills as the other major appliances do. You can easily enjoy daily massages with the help of any 2D or 3D massage chair. A massage chair only consumes between 180 to 220 watts. If you need any help in choosing the best massage chair, please call us at (833) 627-7245 or chat with us through our website's live chat feature.