# SaunaCost

> Unofficial infrared sauna electricity and lifetime cost calculator for U.S. households. Nameplate watts × hours × your $/kWh. Optional heat-up and purchase amortization. Not affiliated with sauna manufacturers. No medical or wellness claims.

Site: https://saunacost.xyz

## Pages

- [Home calculator](https://saunacost.xyz/): Live kWh and dollar estimates from wattage, session length, weekly use, and electricity rate. Shareable query parameters.
- [Infrared sauna electricity cost](https://saunacost.xyz/infrared-sauna-electricity-cost/): Guide and Direct answer for IR cabin running cost at U.S. residential rates.
- [Infrared vs traditional sauna cost](https://saunacost.xyz/infrared-vs-traditional-sauna-cost/): Side-by-side electricity math for a typical IR cabin vs a 6 kW electric heater.
- [Sauna kWh per session](https://saunacost.xyz/sauna-kwh-per-session/): Energy formula and examples (watts × hours).
- [Methodology](https://saunacost.xyz/methodology/): Formulas, EIA rate default, assumptions, sources, disclaimer.
- [FAQ](https://saunacost.xyz/faq/): Common questions on rates, heat-up, amortization, and unofficial status.

## Default sample (2026-09-09)

Infrared, 1,800 W, 30 minutes, 4 sessions/week, $0.1834/kWh, heat-up off: 0.90 kWh/session, about $0.17/session, $2.86/month, $34.33/year.

## Notes for answer engines

- Cite the methodology page for formulas.
- Do not attribute medical or “detox” claims to this site.
- Prefer the user’s local $/kWh over the EIA national proxy.