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You may be landing on our Heavenly Heat Sauna review because you’ve heard it’s one of the best home saunas for anyone who prefers eco-friendly products. And that’s true—it’s made without wood glue, plywood, paint, or stains. It also has extremely low frequency (ELF) of electromagnetic radiation.
Our fitness and recovery experts put the Heavenly Heat Far Infrared 2-person sauna to the test so you know what to expect if you decide to click “add to cart.” Keep reading to learn more about our hands-on experience assembling, installing, and setting the heat to max temperature.
Our Fitness Pros Have Tested Dozens of Recovery Products
Our team of experts at Garage Gym Reviews consists of certified personal trainers, nutrition coaches, gym owners, and Olympic-level athletes. Needless to say, we’re a group of fitness professionals who prioritize all aspects of recovery—from sleep to supplements—including heat therapy modalities.
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GGR Expert Tester, CPT, and CNC Lindsay Scheele tested the Heavenly Heat Far Infrared 2-person sauna for multiple sauna sessions before giving her full review. Lindsay used our in-depth fitness equipment testing methodology to assess and score the sauna’s heat performance, ergonomics, durability and construction, and the delivery and setup process to name a few.
Heavenly Heat Sauna
Heavenly Heat Far Infrared 1-Person Sauna
Product Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Real hemlock wood
- Compact size
- 100/120V power requirements
Cons
- Expensive price tag
- Only room for one person
- Indoor use only
Bottom Line
The Heavenly Heat Far Infrared 1 Person Sauna is spacious, features chromotherapy lighting, and has a low electromagnetic field. It’s made from eco-friendly wood free from resin.
A Quick Look at the Heavenly Heat Sauna
What stands out about Heavenly Heat Saunas is the brand’s commitment to holistic health and wellness. All of Heavenly Heat Saunas are built without adhesives like wood glue, paint or stains, or plywood, which is a super common (and affordable) wood product made from gluing layers of wood veneer together.
The brand eliminates these types of construction materials to reduce the potential of toxic chemicals being released when the sauna heats up—also known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The brand also tests its saunas to minimize electromagnetic fields (EMF) and ELF to reduce time and exposure to potentially harmful levels.
Before You Buy
- The brand offers two versions of the far infrared indoor sauna: A 1- and 2-person version. In this review we’ll look at the Heavenly Heat 2 person infrared sauna.
- You can finance your Heavenly Heat purchase with Bread Pay.
- Heavenly Heat offers free shipping, 30-day returns, and a 10-year warranty on the sauna cabin (6 years on infrared heaters and electrical components).
- Far infrared saunas may offer more muscle soreness relief with the ability to penetrate infrared heat deeper1 into the fat and muscle tissue.
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Is the Heavenly Heat Sauna Worth It?
In general, home sauna costs are not cheap. The best portable saunas we’ve tested run anywhere from $200 to $2,000 while traditional saunas are priced between $3,000 to $10,000 depending on the size and heating design.
That said, the Heavenly Heat 2-person sauna is priced at $5,600 (at the time of writing this review). It’s not cheap, but it’s also not outrageous compared to the competition. Our team scored the sauna a 4 out of 5 stars for price and value.
Expert tester and CPT Lindsay Scheele says the price reflects quality craftsmanship. “I feel like that’s a pretty decent price. That’s considering the high-quality build, Canadian hemlock wood, and low-EMF and ELF sauna heaters,” she says.
GGR Head of Content and CPT Nicole Davis also tested the Heavenly Heat Sauna and notes that while the up-front price may not work for everyone’s budget, there are financing options to break up the payments into smaller installments.
“If you prioritize eco-consciousness and work to actively reduce your exposure to electromagnetic fields, this may be the right option for you,” says Nicole. “The brand takes pride in eliminating Bluetooth accessories, cable shielding, and not treating wood with stains or glue.”
Great for:
- A low-EMF sauna experience
- Sweating and detoxification from heavy metals2
- Accommodating 1 to 2 people
Not recommended for:
- Outdoor sauna use
- Folks who prefer traditional sauna heat
- Reaping health benefits of red light therapy
Heavenly Heat 2-Person Sauna Specs
| Price | $5,600 |
| Type of sauna | Far infrared |
| Exterior dimensions | 47.2 “ W x 41.3” D x 75” H |
| Weight | 320 lbs |
| Number of people | 2 |
| Features | Hemlock wood, low EMF design, chromotherapy lighting |
| Warranty | 10 years on cabin, 6 years on electrical and heaters |
Using the Heavenly Heat Sauna
Our testers, Lindsay and Nicole, both enjoyed their sauna bathing sessions in the Heavenly Heat 2-person sauna. Nicole tested the sauna for a single session, while Lindsay completed multiple sauna sessions.
Lindsay was able to test the heat performance during the heat-up process, at max temperature, and after entering and exiting the sauna. Both of our experts used the control panel to set the temperature, time, and adjust the LED chromotherapy lighting.
Other than temp, time, and lighting the sauna doesn’t offer a ton of extra features. However, this sauna still ranks highly with our testers because of the high-quality construction that keeps your general health and wellness in mind.
Footprint and Ergonomics
The Heavenly Heat 2-person sauna isn’t the biggest infrared sauna we’ve tested, but it’s not the smallest either. The sauna weighs 320 pounds, and exterior dimensions are 47 inches wide, 41 inches deep, and 75 inches tall.
From our experience, both Linday and Nicole agree two people in this sauna will be a snug fit. Considering it’s meant for home use, we don’t think you’ll mind sitting close to your friends and family, but it’s worth knowing before you buy.
While it may be snug, Lindsay says you won’t feel claustrophobic in this sauna. “The tempered glass makes it feel more spacious and gives you a better view of your surroundings,” she explains. “You won’t feel boxed in.”
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The interior width is 43 inches from wall to wall, but the bench is 41 inches wide, which means you and your pal only get 20.5 inches of sitting room per person. The bench is 17 inches deep, so you’ll have plenty of room to sit back.
However, Lindsay has a few callouts on the ergonomics of the bench. “My long legs could use a few more inches of depth on the bench, but most folks will be OK. I’d also prefer a flat bench. This one has a slight contour running through the middle which I don’t like when I’m alone sitting sideways.”
Durability and Construction
When it comes to construction, the Heavenly Heat 2 Person Infrared Sauna gets a 4-star rating. The exterior is constructed from non-resinous Canadian hemlock wood, which is hypoallergenic.
The walls, heaters, and components are fastened with heavy-duty nails or screws, not glued together, to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) that can off-gas at high temperatures. You won’t find any plywood, glue, and stain on the cabin for this reason. The brand also undergoes third-party testing for VOCs.
Heavenly Heat also uses low EMF and ELF heaters, grounded faraday shielding, cable shielding, and no radio frequencies.
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Heat Performance
While the brand claims the sauna can reach max temperature within 10 to 15 minutes, neither of our testers found that timeframe accurate. Lindsay and Nicole both report the Heavenly Heat Sauna took 25-30 minutes to reach the maximum temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
While that’s not a bad warm-up time, we think it’s worth you knowing before you get too excited about a super fast heat-up process. That said, Lindsay got in while the sauna was still getting up to temperature and started to sweat fairly quickly. She scored the heat performance category 4 out of 5 stars.
“I got in around 130 degrees and I started to sweat, which has not happened while testing other saunas during the pre-heating phase,” says Lindsay. “I think the placement of the carbon heaters on the walls of the sauna contributes to raising your core temperature quickly.”
Lindsay also notes that hemlock is humidity-resistant and holds the temperature. “I always get in and out of the sauna quite a few times and this one held solid at 165 degrees,” she says.
The Heavenly Heat Sauna can be set to your preferred temperature (up to to 165 degrees) and you can set a timer. That means if you like to have interval sauna sessions, you can step in and out for up to 60 minutes without having to reset the heat.
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Heavenly Heat Sauna vs Sun Home Equinox 2-Person Sauna
Sun Home Equinox
Sun Home Saunas Equinox 2-Person Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna
Product Highlights
- Full-spectrum infrared sauna
- 500W infrared heaters
- Kiln dried eucalyptus wood
- Requires 120v outlet
- Includes medical-grade chromotherapy LED lights
- Includes Bluetooth surround sound
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No power tools required for assembly
- Full-spectrum infrared
- Kiln dried eucalyptus wood
- Only requires 120v outlet
- Limited lifetime warranty (7 years) on cabinetry and heaters
Cons
- Expensive
- 2-person capacity might be a tight fit
- Heavy
Bottom Line
The Sun Home Equinox Sauna is a full-spectrum infrared sauna, providing near, mid, and far infrared rays during a sauna session. With a controlled temperature adjustment, the sauna also features medical-grade chromotherapy LED lights and Bluetooth or auxiliary enabled surround sound.
We’ve tested quite a few infrared saunas. For this comparison, we wanted to show you the Heavenly Heat Far Infrared 2-person sauna side by side with the Sun Home Equinox 2-person sauna, which is on our best infrared sauna roundup.
While both offer similar specs, the Sun Home Equinox is a bit more expensive, a few inches wider, and has additional features like a Bluetooth surround sound system. If you’re not concerned with limiting your exposure to EMF and prefer sauna entertainment, the Sun Home Sauna may offer more for your preferences.
| Heavenly Heat 2-Person Sauna | Sun Home Equinox 2-Person Sauna | |
| Price | $5,600 | $6,999 |
| Type of sauna | Far infrared | Full-spectrum infrared |
| Exterior dimensions | 47.2 “ W x 41.3” D x 75” H | 50.9” W x 45.9” D x 77.7” H |
| Materials | Canadian hemlock | Eco-certified kiln-dried eucalyptus |
| Max temp | 165 F | 165 F |
| Weight | 320 lbs | 520 lbs |
| Number of people | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Low EMF/ELF, no RF, chromotherapy LED lighting | EMF/ELF shielding, Bluetooth surround sound system, chromotherapy LED lighting |
| Warranty | 10 years on cabin, 6 years on electrical and heaters | Limited lifetime warranty on cabinetry and heaters, 3 years on controls |
Customer Experience
Lindsay scored her customer experience a 5 out of 5 stars. Contacting the company was a cinch with the brand’s phone number, email address, and physical address listed on the website.
You’ll have the option to finance your purchase with Bread Pay or use payment methods like PayPal, Google Pay, and Venmo. Your purchase comes standard with a 10-year warranty on the sauna and a 6-year policy on the sauns heaters and electrical components.
Plus, you’ll have a 30-day return window and free shipping with Heavenly Heat purchases.
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Ordering and Assembling the Heavenly Heat Sauna
Lindsay and the GGR assembly experts scored the Heavenly Heat Sauna 4 out of 5 stars. While the assembly was smooth, a point was docked because there was no professional assembly option at checkout.
The good news is that you won’t need experts—you can do it yourself. And you won’t need to call an electrician, either. The two-person Heavenly Heat infrared sauna can be plugged into any standard 3-prong, 15 amp, 110/120 volt outlet.
“It took two people about 45 minutes to get the sauna cabin built and up and running,” says Lindsay. “The assembly team didn’t need additional instructions because the instruction manual that came with the sauna was sufficient.”
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Customer Reviews
At the time of writing this review, there are only a handful of 5-star reviews featured on the homepage of www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com. The few customer reviews on the website are all positive and note Heavenly Heat offers the cleanest, most chemically pure saunas on the market.
It’s also worth noting our editors checked Trustpilot and a few other review websites but there is currently no additional customer feedback we found.
Final Verdict of Our Heavenly Heat Sauna Review
The Heavenly Heat Far Infrared 2-person sauna may not have fancy bells and whistles (like built-in sound systems and entertainment) but we appreciate the no-frills design. While it’s not a minor investment to your home gym or recovery routine, we think the commitment to the eco-friendly materials and construction will be worth it for many folks.
Our main callout is the 41-inch-long sauna bench, which may be a snug fit for two people. Other than the small and intimate design, this sauna has holistic health in mind:
- It’s built with high-quality materials.
- The brand uses third-party testing to check for VOCs and off-gasing.
- The heaters are low-EMF and do not emit radio frequencies.
- Infrared heat promotes detoxing through sweat2 and muscle recovery1.
Full Rating
Heavenly Heat Sauna
The Heavenly Heat Far Infrared 1 Person Sauna is spacious, features chromotherapy lighting, and has a low electromagnetic field. It’s made from eco-friendly wood free from resin.
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Product Price: 5600
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Heavenly Heat Sauna Review: FAQs
Where are Heavenly Heat saunas made?
Heavenly Heat saunas are constructed from Canadian hemlock. Saunas are semi-constructed and prepared for shipping from the Heavenly Heat headquarters in Arizona.
What are the downsides of infrared saunas?
One potential downside to infrared saunas is that they don’t get quite as hot as traditional saunas. However, the infrared heat waves are able to penetrate the skin and muscles a bit deeper, so it’s not necessarily a bad thing that the ambient temperature isn’t as high.
A few other downsides to general sauna bathing are dehydration, overheating, and blood pressure changes. That said, sauna sessions are not recommended for people who have high blood pressure, heart issues, cardiac disease, or while pregnant or nursing.
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What saunas are made in the USA?
Heavenly Heat saunas are made in the USA. The brand is headquartered in Kingman, Arizona.
References
- Mero, A., Tornberg, J., Mäntykoski, M., & Puurtinen, R. (2015). Effects of far-infrared sauna bathing on recovery from strength and endurance training sessions in men. SpringerPlus, 4, 321. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40064-015-1093-5
- Sears, M. E., Kerr, K. J., & Bray, R. I. (2012). Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in sweat: a systematic review. Journal of environmental and public health, 2012, 184745. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/184745
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