Buying Guides

Seven indoor infrared saunas we'd shortlist for a home, from a compact one-person cabin to a 4-person family model, with the size, power, EMF level and price of each, checked against current specs in November 2026.

Infrared and traditional saunas both make you sweat, but they heat very differently. Here's how they compare on temperature, heat-up time, wiring, running cost and price, with real figures, and how to pick between them.

Choose a sauna size by how many people will use it at once, then check footprint, height and power. Real infrared sauna dimensions by capacity, traditional sauna sizing rules and a measuring checklist.

Thinking about a barrel sauna? How to choose size, wood and heater, what they cost, what you need to prepare, and whether a barrel is worth it for your yard.

Planning a backyard sauna? A practical checklist for permits, the foundation, electrical supply, clearances and delivery, so the site is ready before the sauna arrives.

A sauna ionizer charges airborne particles so they settle on surfaces. It can make the air feel fresher, but it doesn't remove odors or gases, some models make ozone, and it isn't a health device. Here's what to know before you buy one.

Barrel, cabin or outdoor infrared? Compare the main types of backyard saunas, how to choose size, wood and heater, what they cost and what to prepare before delivery.

Home sauna prices range from a few hundred dollars for a portable model to five figures for a large hybrid. Here are the real price ranges by type and the extra costs to budget for.

A sauna is not automatically HSA or FSA eligible. Here is how eligibility usually works, what documentation plans ask for and how to check before you buy.