Choosing an infrared sauna for home involves more than finding one that fits a spare corner. You need to get the parts inside, assemble the cabin, open the door and use it comfortably. This guide helps you compare infrared saunas and prepare the space before ordering.
Infrared or traditional sauna?
An infrared sauna uses infrared heating panels. A traditional sauna uses a heater to warm the room and stones. Choose according to the experience you want and the practical possibilities of your space. An infrared cabin is not automatically suitable outdoors, and a hybrid model needs to be assessed against its own specification.
For a garden project, read our traditional outdoor sauna guide. Here, we focus on an infrared sauna designed for indoor use.
Measure the whole delivery route
Record the room's width, depth and ceiling height. Then check doorways, stairs and passages along the route for the components. Ask for shipping dimensions and assembly clearance; finished product dimensions alone cannot confirm whether installation is possible.
Choose capacity according to how many people will sit together. Request bench dimensions and check the door's swing. Leave the clearances and access required by the manual.
Check the exact model's electrical requirements
Ask for voltage, maximum power and connection requirements. Even a model fitted with a plug needs a socket and circuit suitable for its load. If unsure, have an electrician assess the installation. General statements about infrared saunas cannot replace the requirements of a specific model.
Sanctuary Duo is listed as an indoor model for two people, specified for 220–240 V AC / 50 Hz and a maximum power of 2,300 W. Always confirm the requirements of your ordered configuration before installation.
How much does an infrared sauna cost to run?
The calculation is: energy in kWh × your electricity price per kWh. Power and energy are different. If a sauna draws 2.3 kW continuously for an hour, it uses 2.3 kWh. This is a full-power calculation, not a measured average consumption figure.
Include both warm-up and use when comparing costs. Actual consumption depends on the model, settings, room temperature and operating time. If a supplier quotes a cost per session, ask for the measurements and their conditions.
Ventilation, cleaning and equipment
Choose a location meeting the manual's requirements for ventilation, temperature and moisture. An indoor sauna is not necessarily suitable for every wet area. Protect surfaces with towels where recommended, clean according to the instructions and let the cabin dry after use.
Check what is included: heating panels, controls, lighting and any sound system. A separate red-light panel is a different feature from the infrared panels that heat the sauna. Check optional equipment prices and any additional electrical requirements.
Prepare your enquiry
Send Swedish Cold room dimensions, photos, user numbers and electrical details. Explore Sanctuary Duo and compare with Sanctuary Solo. Request a quote separating delivery, assembly and any electrical work.
Follow the model's operating and safety instructions. This guide helps with purchase planning and does not replace the installation manual.
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