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Infrared Saunas for Home: What to Check Before You Buy
By Marcus Ellery. Prices checked .
A home infrared sauna needs three things: a suitable outlet, a dry level floor, and clearance around and above the cabin. One and two person cabins plug into 120V. Cabins we checked on November 11, 2026 cost $4,799 to $10,950.
Where it can go
Any dry indoor room with a hard, level floor works: a spare bedroom, basement, home gym or large walk-in closet. Avoid bathrooms with heavy steam, and do not put an indoor cabin outside or in an unheated shed unless the maker says it is rated for that.
Leave space around the cabin. Sun Home, for example, recommends 4 to 6 inches around its Equinox 2 and 8 to 10 inches above the roof when it is built into an enclosed space.
Power
| Cabin | Circuit | Draw | Per hour at full power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 120V, 15A | 1,800 W | $0.33 |
| 2 person | 120V, 20A dedicated | 1,880 to 2,050 W | $0.34 to $0.37 |
| 3 person | 240V, 20A | 2,850 W | $0.52 |
"Dedicated" means nothing else shares that circuit. If your room only has standard 15 amp outlets, a 1 person cabin is plug-and-play and a 2 person cabin needs an electrician to add a 20 amp outlet.
Delivery and assembly
Cabins arrive flat-packed on a pallet. Panels clip or buckle together and two people can usually finish in an afternoon. Measure doorways and stairs on the route to the room before delivery day.
Price
Cabins listed from $4,799 to $10,950. See our picks or the full price tracker. Short on space or budget? Look at portable saunas and sauna blankets.
Questions people ask
Can I put an infrared sauna on carpet?
A hard, level surface is better. If the room is carpeted, check the manual for your model. Many owners put the cabin on a hard mat or board.
Can an infrared sauna go in a garage or basement?
A dry, finished basement is a common spot. A garage works if it stays dry and the maker allows it. Very cold rooms lengthen warm-up.