Buying Guides

What circuit a home steam generator needs: 240V, amps, wire and breaker size for every Mr. Steam and Kohler model, and why there is no plug-in 120V unit.

What each trade does when you install a steam shower: the enclosure, the generator location, the dedicated 240 V circuit and the steam line, plus what changes for a cabin.

What a steam shower costs in 2026: adding a steam kit to a tiled shower, a prefab cabin or a custom build, line by line, plus what it costs to run per session.

Why the barrel shape heats better, what a quality barrel sauna costs, site prep and electrical requirements, and how to choose between 2, 4, and 6 person kits.

Heat, humidity, running costs, electrical requirements, and installation — an honest comparison of infrared and traditional saunas from a dealer that sells both.