Sauna specs and room requirements
Measurements for all six Transcend saunas, and what your room needs: about 7 feet of ceiling to put the roof on, an outlet within 6 feet, and a level floor indoors.
Indoor use · 120V household power · 6 ft cord on every model
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Five things to check before you order
- Floor space. 37½ to 67¾ inches wide, depending on the size. See each size.
- Ceiling height. Every model is 77½ inches tall, and the solid roof is lifted onto the walls, so you need about 6 inches above it where you assemble it: a ceiling of 83½ inches or more. More on the ceiling.
- An outlet within 6 feet. Every model has a 6-foot cord and runs on 120V. One- and two-person saunas use a standard 15 amp outlet; three-person saunas need a 20 amp circuit.
- A level floor. Concrete, carpet, tile, hardwood: any level surface works.
- Indoors. A room in your home, or an insulated garage. Not outside, even under cover.
Three sizes, two series
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1-person TR-1 · TRS-1 |
2-person TR-2 · TRS-2 |
3-person TR-3 · TRS-3 |
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Outside The space it takes up in your room |
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Width |
37½" |
48¼" |
67¾" |
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Depth |
39¼" |
46¼" |
46¼" |
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Height |
77½" |
77½" |
77½" |
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Floor space |
about 10 sq ft |
about 15½ sq ft |
about 22 sq ft |
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Ceiling to assemble it 6" above, to lift the roof on |
83½" or higher |
83½" or higher |
83½" or higher |
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Ceiling where it stands Room above for the roof’s ventilation fan |
A few inches above 77½" |
A few inches above 77½" |
A few inches above 77½" |
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Inside The cabin you sit in |
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Width × depth × height |
34¼" × 34" × 70" |
45" × 41" × 70" |
64½" × 41" × 70" |
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Power Every model runs on 120V household power. No hard-wiring. |
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Outlet |
Standard 120V, 15A |
Standard 120V, 15A |
120V, 20A dedicated circuit |
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Current draw |
7.9 A |
13.5 A |
16.0 A |
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Power |
950 W |
1,620 W |
1,920 W |
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Cord |
6 ft |
6 ft |
6 ft |
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Heat |
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Maximum temperature |
158°F (70°C) |
158°F (70°C) |
158°F (70°C) |
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Heat-up time 70°F to 100°F, in a room at about 70°F |
About 15 minutes |
About 15 minutes |
About 15 minutes |
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Build and delivery |
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Wood |
TR: poplar or hemlock TRS: poplar or okoume |
TR: poplar or hemlock TRS: poplar or okoume |
TR: poplar or hemlock TRS: poplar or okoume |
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Weight Approximate. Varies with the wood: poplar is lightest. |
About 280–310 lb |
About 340–360 lb |
About 400–440 lb |
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Ships as |
Four boxes on one pallet |
Four boxes on one pallet |
Four boxes on one pallet |
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Fits through |
A standard 30" doorway flat-packed panels |
A standard 30" doorway flat-packed panels |
A standard 30" doorway flat-packed panels |
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Assembly A little longer if you’ve never built one |
2 people, about an hour |
2 people, about an hour |
2 or 3 people, about an hour |
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Warranty Indoor use only: outdoor use voids it |
Residential 10 years, 3 years Smart display Commercial 5 years, 1 year Smart display |
Residential 10 years, 3 years Smart display Commercial 5 years, 1 year Smart display |
Residential 10 years, 3 years Smart display Commercial 5 years, 1 year Smart display |
Measure these four things
Room to put the roof on
Every Transcend sauna is 77½ inches tall, and its roof is one solid piece you lift onto the walls. That takes about 6 inches above, so assemble it where the ceiling is 83½ inches or more. Once the roof is on, you can slide it into a spot with less headroom.
- Assemble it under a ceiling of 83½ inches or more
- Where it stands: a few inches above, for the roof’s ventilation fan
- Basements: measure under beams, ducts and pipes
An outlet within 6 feet
The power cord is 6 feet long, so plan the spot around an outlet. Every model runs on 120V household power.
- 1- and 2-person: a standard 15 amp outlet
- 3-person: a dedicated 20 amp circuit
- Plug it straight into the wall, not an extension cord or power strip
Any level surface
It can stand on concrete, carpet, hardwood or any other floor, as long as it’s level. The panels interlock closely, and a level floor keeps them square.
- Concrete, carpet, hardwood and more
- No plumbing, drain or floor preparation
- Check it with a level where it will stand
A 30-inch doorway
It arrives flat-packed, and the panels fit through a standard 30-inch doorway. Measure the doors, halls and stairs between your driveway and the room, including clearance for maneuvering panels around tight corners.
- Delivery is curbside: you bring the boxes in
- Two people to carry and assemble it
Transcend saunas are made for indoor rooms.
Untreated wood belongs inside
Bare wood isn’t made for the weather. Outdoors, rain, humidity, sun and freezing nights would make the panels swell, shrink and crack, and the interlocking joints would stop fitting. Weatherproofing would protect it, but that treatment would give off fumes every time the sauna heated up.
The roof isn’t watertight, and the heaters, controls and Smart touchscreen are made for a dry indoor room. Cold outside air works against the heaters, too: the sauna takes longer to warm up and may not reach its full temperature.
Using a Transcend sauna outdoors voids the warranty.
Rooms, yes. Garages, with care. Outdoors, no.
Rooms in your home
Bedrooms, basements, home gyms, offices and living spaces: anywhere heated and dry, with a level floor and an outlet in reach.
- Heated, dry and indoors
- Room above to put the roof on
- An outlet within 6 feet
- Any level floor
Garages
An insulated garage works, and a climate-controlled one works best. A cold garage means a longer warm-up and a lower top temperature.
- Insulated walls, ceiling and door
- Heated or climate-controlled, ideally
- A level spot: garage floors often slope
Outdoors
Covered or not. The untreated wood, the roof, the heaters and the electronics are all made for indoor rooms, and outdoor use voids the warranty.
- Patios, decks and porches
- Uninsulated sheds and outbuildings
- Unheated three-season and screened rooms
Insulated, and ideally climate-controlled
Our heat-up time, about 15 minutes from 70°F to 100°F, is measured in a room at about 70°F. In a cold garage the sauna starts further back and loses heat through its walls faster, so it takes longer to warm up and may not reach its top temperature of 158°F.
Before you choose your garage, check for:
- Insulation in the walls, the ceiling and the garage door.
- Heat or climate control through the seasons you’ll use it.
- A dry, level spot. Garage floors often slope toward the door or a drain.
- An outlet within 6 feet, on the right circuit for your size.
Specs and placement questions
Do the Foundation and Smart models have the same dimensions?
Yes. The TR and TRS in each size share the same cabin, so the dimensions, power needs and cord are the same. The Smart models add a touchscreen. See sizes and specs.
How much ceiling height do I need?
Every model is 77½ inches tall, and the roof is one solid piece you lift onto the walls. That takes about 6 inches of room above, so assemble it where the ceiling is 83½ inches or more. Where it stands, leave a few inches above the roof for the ventilation fan. A standard 8-foot ceiling has room for both. In a basement, measure under beams, ducts and pipes.
Can I assemble it in one spot and move it into place?
Yes. If the spot you want has less headroom, build the sauna nearby where there’s room to lift the roof on, then slide it into place. Leave a few inches above the roof for the ventilation fan.
How long is the power cord?
6 feet, on every model. Choose a spot within 6 feet of the outlet you’ll use, and plug the sauna straight into the wall rather than into an extension cord or power strip.
What kind of outlet do I need?
One- and two-person saunas plug into a standard 120V, 15 amp household outlet. Three-person saunas need a dedicated 120V, 20 amp circuit; if you don’t have one where you want the sauna, an electrician can add one.
Can I put my sauna outside, or on a covered patio?
No. Transcend saunas are for indoor use only, and using one outdoors voids the warranty. The wood is untreated on purpose, so nothing on it heats up with the sauna, and untreated wood isn’t made for rain, humidity, sun or frost. The roof isn’t watertight either. See why indoors only.
Can I put it in my garage?
Yes, if the garage is insulated, and ideally heated or climate-controlled. A cold garage means a longer warm-up and a lower top temperature. Check the floor is level where it will stand, because garage floors often slope. See garages.
What kind of floor does it need?
Any level surface: concrete, carpet, hardwood and more. It doesn’t need plumbing, a drain or any floor preparation.
Can it go in a basement?
Yes, if it’s dry and the ceiling is high enough. Basement ceilings are often lower than the rest of the house, so measure under any beams, ducts or pipes: you want 83½ inches or more where you assemble it, and a few inches above the roof where it stands.
Will it fit through my doors?
It arrives flat-packed, and the panels fit through a standard 30-inch doorway. Delivery is curbside, so measure the doors, halls and stairs between your driveway and the room. See how delivery works.
Does it need plumbing, a drain or any changes to the room?
No. An infrared sauna makes no steam, so there’s no water, drain or room modification, and ventilation is built into the sauna.
Can I move it later?
Yes. It comes apart the way it went together, so you can move it to another room or your next home.
How much does it weigh?
Roughly 280 to 440 lb, depending on the size and the wood: 1-person saunas 280–310 lb; 2-person saunas 340–360 lb; 3-person saunas 400–440 lb. It arrives as four boxes on one pallet, and two people can carry it in piece by piece.
What’s the warranty?
10 years residential and 5 years commercial on the sauna. On the Smart models, the display has 3 years residential and 1 year commercial. It covers indoor use only: using the sauna outdoors voids it.
How long does it take to heat up?
About 15 minutes from 70°F to 100°F, in a room at about 70°F. A colder room takes longer. The maximum temperature is 158°F (70°C).
