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Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of a sauna from the comfort of your own home.
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To find the best home saunas, we researched and tested several options at home.
To help, Dr. Ingegno shared the differences between the maintypes of home saunas.
Traditional saunas, sometimes called Finnish saunas, tend to initiate the hottest, with maximum temperatures over 200F.
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Usually, the sessions are shorter, lasting for 15 to 20 minutes at most.
This throw in of sauna is still relatively dry, other than your sweat.
Steam saunas, like the tiled steam rooms at some gyms, have quite a bit of steam.
This sauna is simply gorgeous, providing an aesthetic touch to any room it gets placed in.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
These units require some plumbing and are usually made of tile, so this raises costs.
Many must be custom-built into the space and require cleaning to keep mold away.
Infrared saunas use infrared heat to warm the body from the inside out.
It may take longer to start sweating, but the heat may be more tolerable for some people.
Infrared sauna temperatures range from 120 to 140F, and sessions usually last 30 to 60 minutes.
Many of these units ship flat and can be assembled quickly since the heating panels are flat.
Our best overall pick, theDynamic Barcelona Infrared Sauna, is an infrared style.
Depths usually vary between around 3570 inches.
Most portable units can fold relatively flat to fit under a bed or in a closet for convenient storage.
Basements withadequate flooring, large tiled bathrooms, and garages withextra storage spaceare also popular places forhome sauna installation.
You will, however, often need a basic screwdriver, and its a two-person job.
Features
The features you opt for in your home sauna will largely depend on your preferences.
If this is you, verify to find one that is Bluetooth-compatible.
A memory setting is also nice, as well as an auto shut-off.
Comfortable seating is another perk that will enable you to stay in the sauna for longer.
getting it ready and pre-heated while youre on your way home).
Its stated as a 12-person sauna but is more comfortable with just one.
Surprisingly, we found this sauna to be pretty easy to put together as everything just clasps in place.
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We wish the instructions could have been better, but the design of the sauna makes assembling it intuitive.
We had two people putting it together, which we found easy with the help of acordless drill.
It also comes with a remote to operate the different lights.
We kept the doors unzipped after use to let the sauna air dry to prevent mold and mildew from growing.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
The controls worked great and were very easy to understand.
We recommend this unit to anyone looking for a smaller sauna with excellent features.
For shoppers on a budget, theSereneLife Full Size Portable Steam Saunasurpassed our expectations.
From start to finish, setup took us about 22 minutes.
This sauna has proved to be a great addition to our home.
Overall, it looks and functions just as great as it did the first time we used it.
Setup is a lengthy endeavor, and youll need a 120V 20A circuit and outlet.
This sauna is beautiful to look at, with a wooden construction and a glass corner.
We found that there was plenty of space inside, but not enough to completely stretch out.
Using the sauna could not be easier.
It comes with a remote for the lights and a comprehensive touchscreen panel to control all its configs.
you might easily adjust the heat, use the streaming services and other apps (i.e.
We found that all controls operated properly and perfectly.
With all of these features, however, came a lengthy setup.
The sauna requires assembly and arrived in three huge separate packages.
Yes, this is quite an investment, but you truly get what you pay for.
This sauna will last you many years and requires light maintenance.
The heater still heats up at the same pace, and its even across the sauna.
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The lights work perfectly, the colors still adjust, and the sound system is clear and crisp.
The inside of the sauna looks as good as new, despite having gone through many sweaty uses.
Its easy to use and requires very little maintenance as well.
The Sunlighten mPulse Sauna Aspire has plenty of room for two people to bask in and has wooden seats similar to saunas in gyms.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
Its more expensive than some other options.
Although the sauna is more expensive than other options, there are plenty of features that make it worthwhile.
Perhaps one of this saunas most impressive aspects, however, is its low EMF output of only 3mG.
This home sauna has two types of chromotherapy: standard and medical grade.
There are 96 powerful and dimmable LED lights with 12 different colors.
Installation is simple and straightforward as no power tools are needed.
It does not have its own floor, so it has to be placed on appropriate flooring.
The sauna arrives partially pre-assembled, which helps make installation easier.
It comes with backrests that are also adjustable for added comfort.
Its a great value, easy to set up, and retains consistent heat.
We also love that it has a remote and speakers.
you could even watch TV since your whole head is outside of the actual sauna.
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Your Questions, Answered
How much do home saunas typically cost?
Always remember to consider ongoing maintenance costs as well when making your decision.
“If you are going to use them regularly, yes, theyre worth it, Dr. Ingegno says.
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Which is bettera steam or a dry sauna?
Most of the research today is done with Finnish or infrared saunas.
Steam saunas do have benefits, but fewer studies include them.
If you prefer moist heat, steam saunas may be better for you, Dr. Ingegno says.
If you are looking for more options regarding sizes and shapes, infrared will be your best option.
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