What is the average cost to operate a sauna?
Sauna electrical usage and average cost Nice thing about a sauna, it only costs when you use it. We hope that’s as often as you can. We estimate a 6 kW sauna heater will, if used 3 times/week, cost about 60¢ per session for electricity or, your monthly cost is $6.00 per month.
How powerful a sauna heater do I need?
Quick formula to determine the right sauna heater for your space Our Rule of thumb: Sauna’s Cubic feet / 50 = Sauna Heater Power Needed So … multiply your sauna’s Length x Width x Height (in feet) to calculate the cubic footage of your heat sauna, and then divide by 50. E.g. a 5′ x 8′ x […]
What are my basic sauna heater choices?
Popular sauna heater types and brands Go directly to our store to view ALL sauna heaters. View our sauna heater installation video. Polar is the Best Selling Sauna Heater Worldwide Your sauna will provide that true Finnish experience from the first moments you splash water onto the rocks of the Polar Finnish Heater. Here is […]
How long before I can enter a traditional sauna?
Traditional Sauna Usage A traditional sauna is heated by a wood-fired, gas or electric sauna heater with a wood interior. Generally, a traditional sauna should heat up in 25-30 minutes (outdoor saunas in the winter a bit longer) and will be warm enough to comfortably relax. Most like to enter when the temperature is 140°–170°F. or […]
Do you sell commercial ADA sauna and steam doors?
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Do you give reward or loyalty points on purchases?
Our apologies, we discontinued this program during Covid If you have an issue, please give us a call.
Does Cedarbrook actually build its saunas?
We absolutely do build all our saunas! Yes! And we have a physical showroom just northeast of Seattle where you’ll find sauna and steam rooms and accessories on display. And our friendly staff ready to answer your questions on what we do best: building and designing sauna rooms and doors, selecting the sauna heater that […]
How long has Cedarbrook been in business?
Sweating the Details Since 1971 John Lysaker Founder and Owner — John Lysaker Founder and Owner — Over 40 years ago a bored bank equipment salesman was tired of calling on bankers (sorry you bankers!) and he was sitting in his own sauna—in a sweat thinking about calling on banks the next day. A light went on […]
What are the PROs and CONs of a barrel sauna?

We do NOT build barrel saunas and here’s a few reasons why you should reconsider your options CONs of Barrel Saunas NO UPPER BENCH — The curved walls of a barrel sauna simply do NOT allow for higher levels of benches. You can’t lay down on any top bench because is there is NO top bench. […]
How should I order a glass door? What’s the lead time for steam glass door?
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