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Installed infrared cabin
2-person indoor full-spectrum infrared cabin, eucalyptus, 4 far-infrared plus 2 full-spectrum heaters, 120 V, 1,880 W, dedicated 20 A circuit
$6,099US price, checkedTwo-person full-spectrum cabin on a dedicated 120 V circuit
Check price at Sun Home for Sun Home Equinox 2-Person Full review →
Installed infrared cabin
1-person indoor full-spectrum infrared cabin, mahogany (basswood also offered), 120V/15A plug-in
Price on requestNo published price, checkedOne-person full-spectrum cabin that plugs into a standard 120V outlet
Check price at Clearlight for Clearlight Sanctuary 1 Full review →| Criterion | Sun Home Equinox 2-Person | Clearlight Sanctuary 1 |
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| US price | $6,099Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review | Price on requestChecked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review |
| Three-year ownership estimate | $6,099 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: installation, other annual costs, energy use. | Not enough data Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: purchase price, installation, other annual costs, energy use. |
| Choose if | Two people who want full-spectrum heaters at a listed price and can supply a dedicated 120 V, 20 A GFCI circuit, plus about 51 × 46 in of indoor floor space with side, back and overhead clearance. | A solo user with about 42.5 × 48.25 in of floor space who wants full-spectrum heaters running off a standard 120V, 15A outlet. |
| Main trade-off | No electrical safety listing is named, labor and shipping are covered for just 90 days, and returns exclude opened cabins and cost 25% plus freight both ways. | There's no published price, labor is covered for 7 years rather than for life, and the 14.6A draw leaves little headroom on a 15A circuit. |
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| Exact variant | 2-person indoor full-spectrum infrared cabin, eucalyptus, 4 far-infrared plus 2 full-spectrum heaters, 120 V, 1,880 W, dedicated 20 A circuit | 1-person indoor full-spectrum infrared cabin, mahogany (basswood also offered), 120V/15A plug-in |
| Dimensions | Outside (assembled): 50.9 W × 45.9 D × 77.7 H in. Inside: 45.4 W × 39.9 D × 70.3 H in. The door opening is 28 in, and the bench is 45 in wide and 19.5 in high. It weighs 541 lb assembled and ships in cartons up to 14 × 51 × 76 in. You need at least 4 in of clearance at the sides and back, and 12 in above the roof. The manual, citing the Installation Guide, gives 6 in behind. Sun Home says a 7 × 6 ft room with an 8 ft ceiling fits either Equinox size. | Exterior 42.5 W × 48.25 D × 77 H in. Interior 37.5 W × 45.5 D × 72.5 H in. Bench 35.5 W × 21.75 D × 19 H in. It weighs 425 lb. If you build it into an enclosed space, Clearlight recommends leaving 4 in around the sauna. |
| Installation | It needs its own dedicated 120 V, 20 A circuit with GFCI protection. That can be a GFCI breaker, a GFCI outlet or a dual-function AFCI/GFCI breaker (check local code). The 5-20P plug needs a NEMA 5-20R receptacle. Don't use power strips, extension cords or converters. The owner's manual says to have a licensed electrician install the dedicated circuit. The 10 ft power cord exits the back-left of the roof. It's for indoor use only, away from rain, snow, high humidity and liquids. Leave at least 4 in at the sides and back (6 in behind, per the Installation Guide) and 12 in overhead. Sun Home says its Magne-Seal panels assemble indoors without special tools. The manual says assembly takes two or more people. No assembly time is stated. According to Sun Home's warranty FAQ, installation that doesn't follow the instructions or electrical requirements, such as a dedicated outlet, voids the warranty. So does placing the sauna within five feet of a source of water that produces liquid or vapor. | It plugs into a standard 120 V, 15 A household outlet with a NEMA 5-15P plug. The product page doesn't say it needs a dedicated circuit. Shipping is advertised as free. The sauna arrives by freight with lift-gate service at a scheduled delivery appointment, and someone 18 or older must sign for it. Clearlight says two people usually assemble it in about 1 to 1.5 hours with a screwdriver and the included Allen wrench. Its FAQ says 1 to 3 hours. Clearlight offers installation service in some areas but doesn't state a price. |
| Materials | Kiln-dried eucalyptus. Sun Home says it uses low-VOC materials throughout, but shows no emissions test or certification. | Mahogany or basswood. Clearlight calls it furniture-grade natural wood and notes that grain and color vary from cabin to cabin. |
| Warranty | The product page shows a "7-Year Warranty". A site-wide menu advertises a "Limited Lifetime Warranty" on most models but doesn't say whether it applies to this one. The owner's manual gives 7 years on cabinetry and heaters and 3 years on controls. Glass and audio get 1 year. Coverage is for the original owner only, with proof of purchase. Sun Home's warranty FAQ says limited lifetime coverage for cabinetry and heaters is for residential use only and applies for up to seven years. For orders placed on or after March 2, 2026, labor and all shipping charges are covered for the first 90 days. After that, you pay shipping and labor. Exclusions include moisture and water exposure, pests, and improper installation, including not using a dedicated outlet. Placing the sauna within five feet of any source of water that produces liquid or vapor is also excluded. Commercial buyers get separate terms. | Clearlight says its residential Limited Lifetime Warranty covers the entire sauna for as long as you own it. That means the heaters, control panels and electrical components, wood cabin, audio and chromotherapy lighting. Parts and shipping are covered for life, but labor isn't. The warranty page says labor is covered for an initial period without giving its length. The Sanctuary owner's manual, which lists Sanctuary 1, sets labor at 7 years for indoor home use in the US and Canada. The manual counts coverage from the purchase date. It also says the warranty can't be transferred without written consent from Sauna Works, which issues it. Commercial use falls under a 5-year warranty. The warranty page says registration is automatic when the sauna ships. The manual instead asks you to register within 30 days of purchase. |
| Returns | You can return the sauna within 30 days of delivery only if it's unused and in its original, unopened packaging. Sun Home deducts a 25% restocking fee plus outbound and inbound shipping from the refund, even during free-shipping promotions. It won't take back an uncrated, assembled or used sauna under any circumstances. Refunds are issued within 21 days of Sun Home receiving the return. Every cancellation carries a 3% fee per product. You can cancel an in-stock order within 24 hours of placing it. After that, a 25% restocking fee and possibly roundtrip shipping apply. Sun Home asks you to inspect the shipment before the delivery driver leaves. | Clearlight calls it a "30 Day Risk-Free Return Policy," but a return isn't free. You have 30 business days from receipt and need a return authorization (RMA). The sauna must be in new or like-new condition, with undamaged original packaging and all manuals. Clearlight deducts a 25% restocking charge and the original shipping charges. If the sauna shipped under a free or discounted shipping promotion, that means the actual freight cost. You also pay return shipping. Custom, private-label and non-standard models are non-refundable. Orders canceled before shipment are fully refunded. Concealed damage must be reported within 5 business days of delivery. |
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