Saunas

Finding the right sauna

Our prefab saunas — infrared, barrel, cabin, cube and hybrid models from Dynamic, Finnmark, Golden Designs, Kohler, Mande Spa USA and SaunaLife — are here, along with custom sauna kits for a room you build yourself.

Four decisions narrow the choice quickly:

• Heat: a traditional heater and stones, or infrared panels. Infrared or traditional sets out the practical differences.
• Shape: barrel, cabin, cube or pod are starting points for comparison; check exact-model dimensions, assembly instructions and site requirements.
• Placement: where a sauna may go is its maker's call. See what each maker rates its saunas for before you choose a spot.
• Power: Follow the exact model’s supply, circuit and connection instructions. Where the manufacturer explicitly supports plug-in or straightforward homeowner installation, follow those instructions. If electrical work is required or supply compatibility is unclear, have a licensed electrician verify the installation before ordering. 120V or 240V explains how to check the exact model without inferring installation method from voltage.

Shopping for a larger sauna? Compare eight-person saunas from Golden Designs and SaunaLife.

Before you order

Read what has to be ready before delivery, and open the owner's manuals and documents for the model you are considering. Not sure which fits? Answer two questions or ask us for a quote.