# Sauna Heater, Steam Generator and Cold Plunge Brands Compared

Sauna heater, steam generator, cold plunge and infrared sauna brands side by side, using only what each brand publishes: origin, products, listed prices and warranty.

Updated 2026-10-29. Also on the [web page](https://privatewellnessrooms.fyi/guides/sauna-heater-and-cold-plunge-brands-compared).

This guide uses only facts from each brand's own website, fetched on 2026-10-29. It does not rank brands. Prices are in US dollars and change often. Warranty terms differ by country. We could not load BlueCube's website, so it is not included.

## Traditional sauna heaters and saunas

| Brand | Origin stated | Products | Published facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvia | Finland, established 1950 | Sauna, infrared, steam and spa | Sold in nearly 100 countries. Owns Thermasol and Kirami. |
| HUUM | Heaters built in Estonia | Electric and wood-burning heaters, controls | Warranty: 3 years private use, 1 year commercial |
| Tylö (Tylo) | Halmstad, Sweden, founded 1949 | Traditional, infrared and hybrid saunas, heater packages | US warranty: 5 years on core components; in-field labor for the first 2 years |
| Helo | Finland, started 1919 | Electric and wood-burning heaters, sauna rooms, steam | Warranty not shown on the page we fetched |
| Finnleo | Cokato, Minnesota, founded 1984; part of Sauna360 | Saunas and heaters | Heaters designed and built in Finland |
| Saunum | Not stated on the pages we fetched | Heaters with a patented air-blending system, controls | Warranty not shown on the pages we fetched |
| Kirami | Finland, family company founded 2001 | Hot tubs, FinVision saunas | Part of the Harvia Group since 28 May 2021 |

## Steam generators

| Brand | Origin stated | Residential warranty published |
|---|---|---|
| Thermasol | Factory in Round Rock, Texas; part of Harvia since 2024 | 2-year in-home warranty on PRO, SSA/AF and SSM generators; 1 year on TFXA and TFXM. Then factory parts cover for the product's life, for the original buyer. |
| Mr. Steam | Long Island City, New York; engineered and assembled in the US | Not shown on the pages we fetched |
| Steamist | Not stated | Parts covered while the original buyer owns the home (USA and Canada, bought after July 1, 2010). Now sold through Brizo and Delta. |

Thermasol also lists finished saunas, for example Lumaria from $30,393 and Ombra at $107,182.

## Cold plunges

| Brand | Origin stated | Listed prices | Warranty published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge | Designed and assembled in California, started 2020 | No base price on the home page | 1 year on plunges, extendable |
| Ice Barrel | Made in the USA | Ice Barrel 300 $1,149.99; Ice Barrel 500 $1,749.99; Chiller (to 37°F) $3,999.99 | "Limited lifetime" warranty, limited to 3 years by its terms; Chiller 1 year |
| Renu Therapy | Southern California, founded 2020 | Vero from $7,500; Aurelius from $11,999; Cold Stoic 3.0 from $12,799; Siberian Pro from $15,499 | 5-year limited warranty |
| Morozko Forge | Made in the USA | Not shown on the page we fetched | 3-year warranty |

## Infrared saunas

| Brand | Published facts | Residential warranty published |
|---|---|---|
| Sunlighten | Story starts in 1999 with Sunlight Saunas | US and Canada cabins: 7 years on cabinetry and heaters, 3 years on controls, 1 year on glass doors and audio |
| Clearlight | Origin not stated on the pages we fetched | Limited lifetime warranty covering heaters, controls, electrical, wood and audio; 5 years for commercial use |

## Before you choose

- Ask for the full warranty document for your country.
- Check for registration or residential-use conditions. Thermasol and Mr. Steam both exclude non-residential use from their residential terms.

To find dealers and installers for these brands near you, compare builders, dealers and installers in the directory.

## Sources

- [Harvia Group: Harvia's story](https://harviagroup.com/about-us/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Harvia home page](https://www.harvia.com/en/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [HUUM home page](https://huum.eu/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [HUUM Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions (PDF)](https://huum.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HUUM_Warranty_terms_v5_ENG.pdf) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Tylo: About us](https://tylo.com/about-us/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Tylo: Warranty](https://www.tylo.com/owner-resources/warranty/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Helo home page](https://www.helosauna.com/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Finnleo: About](https://www.finnleo.com/about) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Saunum home page](https://saunum.com/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Kirami home page](https://www.kirami.fi/en) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Thermasol: About](https://www.thermasol.com/pages/about) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Thermasol: Warranty](https://www.thermasol.com/pages/warranty) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Mr. Steam: About us](https://www.mrsteam.com/about-us) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Mr. Steam: Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual (PDF)](https://pim.mrsteam.com/Resources/Entities/Mrsteam/Documents/6446cb4f-5f9a-433c-9c0a-111dab242cb3.pdf) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Steamist home page](https://www.steamist.com/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Steamist: Warranty](https://www.steamist.com/warranty/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Plunge: About us](https://thecoldplunge.com/pages/about-us) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Plunge home page](https://thecoldplunge.com/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Ice Barrel home page](https://icebarrel.com/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Ice Barrel: Warranty](https://icebarrel.com/pages/warranty) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Renu Therapy home page](https://renutherapy.com/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Renu Therapy: About](https://renutherapy.com/pages/about-renu) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Renu Therapy: FAQ](https://renutherapy.com/pages/faq) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Morozko Forge home page](https://morozkoforge.com/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Sunlighten: Our story](https://www.sunlighten.com/light-science/sunlighten-story/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Sunlighten: Warranty](https://www.sunlighten.com/customer-service/warranty/) (fetched 2026-10-29)
- [Clearlight: Limited Lifetime Warranty](https://healwithheat.com/limited-lifetime-warranty/) (fetched 2026-10-29)

## Questions

### Which sauna heater brands come from Finland or Estonia?

Harvia says it is a Finnish company established in 1950. Helo calls itself a Finnish brand that started in 1919. HUUM says its heaters are built in Estonia. Finnleo is based in Minnesota, but says its heaters are designed and built in Finland.

### How long are steam generator warranties?

Terms differ. Thermasol gives a 2-year in-home warranty on its PRO, SSA/AF and SSM residential generators, then a lifetime factory parts warranty for the original buyer. Steamist covers residential generator parts while the original buyer owns the home (USA and Canada).

### Do cold plunge prices include a chiller?

Not always. Ice Barrel lists its Chiller separately at $3,999.99. Renu Therapy lists complete plunges from $7,500. Check what each price includes.