Will the Peak Shasta work in my house?
Checked on Peak's website and spec sheet or manual, November 1, 2026 · Spot a mistake?
Yes, it uses a regular plug and a 15-amp outlet. Peak's website and manual disagree on whether it needs its own breaker, so ask an electrician.
A licensed electrician must confirm what your home needs.
What do you have where it'll go?
A regular outlet within reach
That's what Peak lists. Ask an electrician whether anything else is on that breaker.
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Power
Regular outlet, 15 amp
Plug: Regular plug
Size
42" W x 40" D x 75" H
Weight
305 lb
Location
Indoor only
All the details, and where we found them
| Detail | What Peak says | Where we found it |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,950 | peaksaunas.com |
| Volts | 120 V | peaksaunas.com |
| Amps | 15 A full-load (page lists 120V/15A/1,800W) | peaksaunas.com Spec sheet or manual (PDF) |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P plug; 9 ft cord | peaksaunas.com |
| Breaker | 15 A | Spec sheet or manual (PDF) |
| Own breaker? | Pages disagree: page says no dedicated circuit; manual electrical note says dedicated circuit required; manual warranty section says 1-person models do not require one | peaksaunas.com Spec sheet or manual (PDF) |
| Size | 42" W x 40" D x 75" H | peaksaunas.com |
| Inside height | 67" (interior 38" W x 36" D x 67" H) | peaksaunas.com |
| Weight (empty) | 305 lb | peaksaunas.com |
| Indoors or outdoors | Indoor only | peaksaunas.com |
| Warranty | 7-year limited residential (control system/power 3 yrs per manual table) | peaksaunas.com Spec sheet or manual (PDF) |
| Safety certification | ETL Listed (brand-level claim, not model-specific) | peaksaunas.com |
| Certificate posted? | Not listed | Searched, not found |
Gray: Peak doesn't say. Red: Peak's own pages give different numbers.
Safety certification and recalls
Certificate not posted
Peak says: ETL Listed (brand-level claim, not model-specific). We only call a model certified when we can link the certificate, so we can't confirm it yet.
No recalls found
The government's safety agency (CPSC) has no sauna recalls from Peak as of November 1, 2026. All sauna recalls
What it really costs
| Price on Peak's website | $6,950 (November 1, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Electricity | Up to about 281 kWh a year (see below) |
That's 4 sessions a week, 45 minutes each, at full power (1,800 watts as Peak lists it). Multiply by the rate on your electric bill. It usually draws less once warm; we haven't measured that.
Questions people ask
Will the Peak Shasta work in my house?
Yes, it uses a regular plug and a 15-amp outlet. Peak's website and manual disagree on whether it needs its own breaker, so ask an electrician. A licensed electrician must confirm what your home needs.
What does the Peak Shasta need to plug into?
Peak lists: regular outlet, 15 amp. Plug: regular plug.
How much does the Peak Shasta weigh?
Peak lists 305 lb.
Can the Peak Shasta go outdoors?
Peak says: Indoor only.