What does each home sauna need from your house?
Infrared saunas that plug in usually need a 20-amp outlet. Traditional, barrel and outdoor saunas usually need a 240-volt circuit that an electrician wires in. Here's what each company lists.
Checked on each company's website and manual, November 1, 2026 · How we check
Saunas that plug in
Most of these need a 20-amp outlet, not a regular one. How to tell the difference
| Model | Type | What it needs | Plug | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShastaPeak | Infrared sauna1 person | Regular outlet, 15 amp | Regular plug | $6,950 | Details |
| Equinox 2Sun Home | Infrared sauna2 people | 20-amp outlet, own breaker | 20-amp plug | $6,099 on sale (regular $6,799) | Details |
| Sanctuary 2Clearlight | Infrared sauna2 people | 20-amp outlet | 20-amp plug | Ask for a quote | Details |
| mPulse BelieveSunlighten | Infrared sauna2 people | 20-amp outlet, own breaker | 20-amp plug | Ask for a quote | Details |
| mPulse AspireSunlighten | Infrared sauna1 or 2 people | 20-amp outlet, own breaker | 20-amp plug | Ask for a quote | Details |
Saunas and heaters that need 240 volts
These need an electrician: a 240-volt outlet or wiring straight to the breaker box.
| Model | Type | What it needs | Plug | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia (outdoor)Peak | Outdoor infrared sauna2 people | 240-volt, 20 amp, own breaker | 240-volt locking plug | $10,950 | Details |
| Nova 3Sun Home | Traditional sauna3 people | 240-volt, 30 amp, own breaker | Wired in by an electrician | $11,999 | Details |
| Salem barrelAlmost Heaven | Barrel sauna2 people | 240-volt, 30 amp heater | Heater wired in by an electrician | $6,706 (no window); $7,105 with window | Details |
| Watoga barrelAlmost Heaven | Barrel sauna2 to 4 people | 240-volt, 30 amp heater | Heater wired in by an electrician | $6,183 | Details |
| Sanctuary Outdoor 2Clearlight | Outdoor infrared sauna2 people | 240-volt, 15 amp | 240-volt plug | Ask for a quote | Details |
| DROP 6 kW heaterHUUM | Sauna heater | 240-volt, 30 amp | Wired in by an electrician | $1,506 (authorized dealer price; HUUM US site unreachable) | Details |
| Cilindro PC90E heaterHarvia | Sauna heater | 240-volt, breaker size not listed | Wired in by an electrician | $1,318 (dealer price; harvia.com has no price) | Details |
"Not listed" means the company doesn't say. A licensed electrician must confirm what your home needs.