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5-year sauna cost calculator

Purchase + install + electricity + maintenance over 5 years. Runs 100% in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

Preset prices are the brands' published starting prices (Sweaty Yeti “from” pricing; Clearlight sale prices) — always verify the current price on the brand's site. Plug-in presets assume no pad or electrical work; adjust if your setup needs it.

How the math works

Annual electricity = heater kW × hours/session × sessions/week × 52 × $/kWh. Five-year total = purchase + install + 5 × (electricity + maintenance). Cost per session = total ÷ (sessions/week × 52 × 5). Assumes electricity rates stay flat — adjust the rate upward if you want a conservative estimate.

See how it stacks up against the gym: sauna vs. gym, 5-year showdown.

This guide is for general information only and isn’t medical advice. Talk to your doctor before starting heat or cold therapy.

Prices verified Sept 2026 — check live pricing.