Short answer: The Plunge is a 105-gallon acrylic and fiberglass tub with an integrated chiller that cools to 37°F, priced at $8,490. It is a laydown tub with app control and a published cooling rate. The warranty is 1 year, which is short at this price.
How fast does it cool?
The maker states 8-10°F per hour. Run the numbers from 70°F tap water down to 37°F: that is 33°F, or about 3.3 to 4.1 hours. To reach a milder 50°F takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. After that the chiller holds the temperature, so it is ready when you are.
What does it need electrically?
A dedicated 120V/15A circuit near the unit. “Dedicated” means nothing else shares the breaker. If the nearest outlet is on a circuit with other loads, budget for an electrician. Outdoors, the outlet should be GFCI-protected.
Where does it go?
It measures 66⅝” long, 31½” wide, and 26” tall, about 14.6 sq ft. It fits users up to 6 ft 8 in. The 105 gallons of water weigh about 876 lbs, plus the unit and you. The maker offers free first-floor delivery and debris removal. Upper floors are your problem to solve.
Run the numbers on the warranty
One year, limited, on an $8,490 product. Several competitors here offer 5 years on the tub. Ask Plunge what an out-of-warranty chiller repair costs and whether an extended plan is available.
About the rating
The 4.8 from 872 reviews is reported by the manufacturer on its own site. It is the highest review count among the cold plunges we researched.
You get, you give up
You get ozone plus chemical filtration and a 6-filter starter kit. You give up heating: this model is cold-only in our data. You also give up warranty length.
How it compares
The Nordic Wave Viking Premier costs $1,500 less, heats as well as cools, and has a 5-year tub warranty, but you sit upright. The Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 2.0 costs $9,499 with a 5-year warranty. Our button goes to Plunge’s product page. See Cold Plunge Warranties Compared.
