Indoor saunas for your home
A dry, traditional sauna in a spare room, basement or garage. No weather to plan for, a short walk from the shower, and usable every day of the year.
See models and prices
Indoor saunas: models and prices
What is included with each model is listed on its page. Free freight delivery to your curb.
What to check before you buy
Floor and ceiling
Put it on tile, concrete or vinyl, never carpet. You need about 7 feet of ceiling height and a few inches of clearance around the cabin for air.
Ventilation
A sauna needs a low intake vent near the heater and an exhaust vent on the far wall. The room around it should have normal airflow so moisture can leave.
Power
Most electric sauna heaters from 4.5 to 9 kW need a dedicated 240V circuit wired by a licensed electrician. Budget for that work on top of the sauna price. Infrared models for one or two people often run on a normal 120V outlet.
Space an indoor sauna needs
Typical figures. Check the spec sheet of the exact model.
| Capacity | Typical footprint | Heater |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 3′ x 3′ to 3′ x 4′ | Infrared, 120V |
| 2 person | 4′ x 4′ to 4′ x 5′ | Infrared 120V or electric 4.5 kW |
| 4 person | 5′ x 6′ to 6′ x 6′ | Electric 6 kW, 240V |
| 6 person | 6′ x 8′ | Electric 8 to 9 kW, 240V |
Dry sauna, traditional sauna, steam room
A dry sauna and a traditional (Finnish) sauna are the same thing: a wood-lined room heated to 160 to 195°F by an electric heater full of stones. Pour water on the stones for a burst of steam.
A steam room is different. It is a tiled, sealed room at about 110°F and 100% humidity, fed by a steam generator.
If you want lower heat and a quick start, look at an infrared sauna instead.
Common questions
Can I put a sauna in my basement?
Yes. A basement is one of the best places: concrete floor, power nearby and a stable temperature. Keep the cabin off bare ground moisture and give the room some airflow.
Will an indoor sauna cause mold?
A dry sauna runs at low humidity and dries itself after use if you leave the door open for a while. Problems come from poor room ventilation, so give the moisture a way out.
Do I need a drain?
No. A home sauna uses very little water. A floor you can wipe is enough.