Short answer: the MiniPOD is a 4-person outdoor cedar pod that ships with a 4.5kW electric heater for $5,957. The heater being in the price is the main reason to pick it. Plan for a 240V circuit and a 1,400 lb delivery.
What does the 4.5kW heater need?
A 4.5kW heater on 240V draws about 18.8A (4,500W divided by 240V). That means a dedicated 240V circuit installed by an electrician, usually with a 30A breaker, though your electrician and the heater manual have the final word. The cost depends mostly on the distance from your panel to the sauna, and an outdoor run often needs trenching.
At full power the heater uses 4.5 kWh per hour. At the 2026 US average of 18.34 cents per kWh, that is about $0.83 per hour as an upper limit, because the heater cycles off once the room is hot.
How do you get 1,403 lbs into the yard?
Gross weight is 1,403.41 lbs. It will arrive by freight, and the driver typically delivers to the curb. You need a plan for moving it from there: helpers, a clear path, and a level base that is ready before the truck shows up. A gravel pad, pavers, or a concrete slab all work if they are flat.
Here’s what the spec sheet won’t tell you
Our data has no exterior dimensions for the MiniPOD, which is a surprising gap for a sauna sold on its compact size. Get the length, width, and height from the dealer and mark them out in the yard before ordering. The listing says a “full warranty” is included but doesn’t state the length. Ask for the term in writing.
You get, you give up
You get Western Red Cedar, a tempered glass door, more than one bench level, and a heater in the box. You give up the option to pick your own heater size.
How it compares
The SaunaLife Model G2 seats 4 for $4,990, but its heater is a separate purchase. Compare totals, not sticker prices. Sauna Heater Included or Not? shows how to do that fairly.
