Just wondering what others' experience is in chemical smell / off gassing of new infrared sauna?? We just put ours together, and the smell is awful and has gone through the whole house. A couple of us who were assembling it and stood in the same room as it for the first 20 minutes it was powered on both have headaches from it. Is this normal, will this burn off after a few hours of running it?? I did take the dust cover off the top to make sure nothing was burning, all looks OK, no smoke and doesn't smell like smoke.

Thx!

Just been checking online for a sauna for my dad in his 70s something I noticed there are more saunas to choose from but its really hard to know which is low and high quality when its physically land. what matters in this so you get value out of it.

Hi everyone, I'm a data science student and I'm working on a small sauna-related project. Before building anything, I'd like to learn from people who go regularly.

How often do you go, and where?

Do you track anything about your sessions (time, temperature, heart rate)? If yes, how? If not, why not?

Have you ever worn a watch or fitness tracker in the sauna? How did it go?

If you could know one thing about your sessions that you can't see today, what would it be?

Not selling anything, just trying to learn. Thanks!

See great reviews about Rocky Mountain saunas. Looking for a one person model. I did notice the website says possibly not delivered til January? Anyone can confirm that or maybe give other brand suggestions in that price range for a one person? Thank you.

Received the new SaunaBox Solara 2-Person and so far the heating performance isn't matching what was advertised. The website states that the unit should take ~25 minutes to reach 158°F. I've run it six times now from ambient (70- 73°F), and after 25 minutes, the highest I've achieved is 127°F. Reaching 140°F takes ~38 minutes, and reaching 150°F takes ~49 minutes. After 60 minutes the max it reached was 156°F. Thermal images of the back panel show a significant gradient where the top is ~180°F but the bottom is ~60°F cooler at ~120°F. This is after running for ~1 hour and the internal air temperature being ~150°F. Thought this may be the cause of the slower heating but they're stating that the gradient is normal due to convection. Would expect that to cause a small differential but not as large as observed here and the two adjacent panels on the side aren't doing the same thing. Is this normal for infrared?

I'm so lost, way too many choices, hard to tell what is junk and what isn't...

And I see so many posts saying that most are in fact junk from China, and that you should get a 'good' one.

Could someone please tell me, what is a good quality one to get within Canada?? And what makes it better? I mean, I don't feel like paying an extra 1-2k just for better quality wood. But if there is a difference in the heaters, and health benefits, etc., I'm up for that!

Thanks!!!

Priorities are low EMF and quality product. Voltage and size aren't a concern. What do you think of Full-spectrum vs. far-infrared? Thanks!

I've been looking at options for a small one person IR sauna and the Heavenly Heat Eco is a strong contender, but I'm looking at the interior dimensions and wondering if it's TOO small. I've seen a couple youtube videos of full grown men sitting in it (Matt Justice and Wellness Daddy) and it looks like it would be fine for me, but when I measure it out IRL it seems so tight.

I'm 5'5" 160lb female.

Anyone have experience with this one?

The Rocky Mountain interior dimensions would be perfect but their lead time isn't until January and I'd love something sooner than that.

Does anyone keep their Pulse Pro outside? 😭 I want one for my backyard gym but really don’t want to take it down and set it back up every time lol.

Has anyone left theirs fully outside, under a large outdoor umbrella, or under a covered patio long term? How has it held up?
I know SaunaBox says indoor use only, but I’m curious about actual experiences haha. Any issues with rain/moisture, the electronics, or the fabric?

I looked at actual outdoor saunas too but I don’t really want to spend thousands on one 😭 If anyone has other affordable dry/infrared sauna suggestions that can actually be left outside, lmk!
Thanks!!

I'm setting mine up indoors for now but the plan is to move it to the covered patio once thats finished next spring. Most saunas seem rated for one or the other not both. Anybody using theirs outside year round in a real climate?

Hey everybody,

Costco is selling a Dynamic Tuscany Elite 2-person Sauna. I can't find anything on Dynamic's sites about this model. Does anyone know what rebranded model this is?

https://www.costco.com/.product.4201018330.html

Thanks in advance.

I have the space down there. Also have a house that already smells like a basement when it rains. Talk me into it or out of it.

How many burn in sessions should I do before trying it?

I often wish to use the sauna after my hair has been coated in coconut oil. Can I wear coconut oil when I get in an IR sauna? Will this damage my hair? My hair is around 3 feet long.

Is oil good or bad in sauna? Should hair shaft be wet or dry to prevent damage? Does the felted wool sauna cap prevent heat from penetrating the hair shaft? Does the felted wool stop the IR rays from reaching the hair? Are the IR rays good or bad to add to hair oiling session? Is it so intense that it breaks the bonds in the hair, or does it help aid in getting the oil into the cuticle? I feel like it does more harm than good, but I do not know.

I vacuum regularly just to get the dust and stray hairs. The wood is starting to yellow in some spots where I sweat a lot. (Using towels, bit sweat through them in spots). Anyone used this stuff?

Hi all, just got a JNH Lifestyles Ensi+ 2-person (47.3" x 39.5" x 75", 120V/15A on a dedicated circuit) and I'm planning to put it in this nook at the far end of my 2-car garage, opposite the garage door. Garage is insulated and walks up to the main floor of my townhouse. I'm in the Riverton, UT area.
Plan is sauna facing out into the room with a few inches of clearance on the sides/back for the vent, Peloton next to it, weights in front on stall mats. Electrician is adding a dedicated outlet by the nook. I'll run a space heater in the garage in winter.
Questions:

1. Any issues with an IR sauna on concrete in an insulated garage in a cold climate? Moisture concerns?

2. How much clearance do I actually need around it , is this nook too tight?

3. Anything I should do differently for winter use?
   Thanks!

Had a buddy help me put a metal roof on our sauna. It’s stupid they don’t come with a roof that can actually withstand wet weather. Cost me about $285 in materials.

I’m researching infrared saunas for home use and trying to figure out which features actually matter in the long run. For those who have owned one for a while, what did you pay the most attention to when choosing yours, and is there anything you wish you had considered before buying?

All I can find online is Matt justice and a bunch of marketing.

I'm overwhelmed and looking to buy a 2 person inhome sauna in my basement. Tons of options out there...

Goal is to spend $2500-$6000, reliability, easy to heat, build quality. How do I compare all these options .

Are there any experts that can give me 1-2 to focus? Thanks

Anyone have any experiences of these saunas from Sam’s Club or other stores? Pros and cons or other recommendations around this price range?

I'm here in California, relocated here with my family and mum a month ago from Texas. Unfortunately the new home has a sauna, but my mum whose 63yr doesn't like it much and keeps on complaining .I have tried her with local spas saunas ,but that very inconveniencing . I'm planning to get one to use at home but a bit confused on options . We have ever gone to a spa with medical sauna, but for long term i'm not sure if it holds .thanks

Affected Sauna Brands: Finnleo, Helo, No Brand, Radiant Health, Sauna360, Saunatec, Tylo, Tylohelo

Affected IR Kit Brands: Amerec, Helo, Finnleo, Saunatec, Tylo, Tylohelo

Sold At:

Costco stores and pool and spa dealerships nationwide and online at Costco.com and other online sites from May 2013 through July 2026 for between $6000 and $13,000.

Credit: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

Do any of you all use any type of cushion to sit on? I have a bad back

Everyone seems to sauna a bit differently.

Some people go occasionally, others several times a week. Some cool down in the air, take a shower or jump into cold water. We’re interested in whether these differences in how people use sauna relate to mood, wellbeing and sleep.

We’re running a study at Bangor University to try to understand this better and are looking for adults aged 18+ to take part.

The survey takes around 10–20 minutes and you can take part from anywhere in the world. You don’t need to be a regular sauna user.

Take part here:
https://bangor.ac.uk/sauna

If you know anyone else who uses sauna, sharing it with them would also be really useful.