• How it works...

How it works...

Let in the light...

Our saunas are built for everyday use and heat up rapidly with minimal firewood and effort. Unlike most saunas, there is a low amount of thermal mass to heat up on the inside, which means the sauna can reach higher temperatures faster.  Our company’s founder uses his sauna daily throughout the year in Northern Vermont and burns about 1/3 cord of dry wood per month. If you have access to firewood, the work involved in gathering wood for your sauna can be very satisfying and all the more rewarding with each sauna you take.

Logistics & Location

We like to place our saunas near the home during the Winter months, when one is less inclined to venture far in snow and colder temps. If you plan to use your sauna on a regular basis, having it close to the home - just a short walk away - is essential. Ideally, you can see the sauna glowing and heating up from the comfort of your living space. During warmer months, when it’s easier to walk a trail through the woods, we prefer to move our sauna to a nearby lake. Think about how frequently you will use the sauna and which location would work best for your situation throughout the seasons.

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Firing & Managing the Heater

The only maintenance associated with the heater is emptying the small ash pan before each firing. It’s best to burn very dry wood no longer than 14 inches. Then, fill the stove completely with small pieces of wood. (We prefer round limb wood that doesn’t have to be split). Depending on the temperature outside, return to stoke the fire once after about 15 minutes. After another 15-20 minutes, the sauna will reach temperatures exceeding 190°F (even in the dead of winter in New England!). The Sweat Sauna Co. sauna is now ready to use!

Construction & Unique Features

Time to sweat...

Once the sauna is up to temperature, simply grab a towel, a cup of water for steam and rehydration, your favorite essential oil blend (we like organic eucalyptus) for aroma, and head for the heat! Sauna-goers can disrobe on the covered changing porch and step directly inside. There’s room for up to four people in our classic model to sweat comfortably. Many people find great satisfaction in stepping outside and cooling down for a few minutes. You can sit on the porch or outdoor chairs in between sweat sessions. If the sauna is near a body of water, take a cold plunge for an invigorating and cleansing way to end or break up your sessions.

Health Benefits

Cleaning

We recommend wiping down the benches, floor, and door handles of your sauna on a regular basis using warm water and an oversized sponge. We like to add some antimicrobial, pleasant-smelling essential oil to the cleaning water, such as tea tree or eucalyptus. The rubber floor can also be wiped down post-session. It’s always best to fire the sauna after a cleaning to dry.

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What makes sweat sauna Unique

Health Benefits