Western Red Cedar home sauna interior built from a Home Sauna Kits package
Sauna KitsEst. 1974Mid-Range

Home Sauna Kits

Canadian sauna manufacturer since 1974 with over 65,000 installations. Makes the Saunacore brand of heaters and steam generators. One of the oldest dedicated sauna companies in North America.

Best forDIY builders who want a proven kit system with decades of manufacturing experience behind it. Also good for contractors looking for reliable commercial-grade heaters and steam generators.

Country
Canada
Market
north america
Price
Mid-Range
Sauna Kits
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A finished cedar room from a Home Sauna Kits package. Image courtesy of Home Sauna Kits.

A home sauna runs $6-12K all in

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Product Range

sauna kitsheaterssteam generatorsinfrared saunas

Our Home Sauna Kits Review

Home Sauna Kits has been doing this since 1974 and has 65,000+ installations to show for it. That kind of track record is rare in the sauna industry. The Saunacore heater line is well-regarded by builders and contractors. Not the most glamorous brand, but deeply reliable.

Price tier
Mid-Range
Best ForDIY builders who want a proven kit system with decades of manufacturing experience behind it. Also good for contractors looking for reliable commercial-grade heaters and steam generators.
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Before you buy Home Sauna Kits

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From Home Sauna Kits

Official product imagery and links from the brand.

DIY sauna kit components laid out before assembly
DIY kit components. Image courtesy of Home Sauna Kits.
Pre-cut Western Red Cedar lumber package from Home Sauna Kits
Pre-cut cedar lumber package. Image courtesy of Home Sauna Kits.
Customer build using a Home Sauna Kits package
A customer build. Image courtesy of Home Sauna Kits.

Images courtesy of Home Sauna Kits.

Strengths & Considerations

Strengths

  • +50+ years in business (founded 1974)
  • +65,000+ installations
  • +Makes own heaters (Saunacore brand)
  • +Wide range from residential to commercial

Watch Out For

  • Website feels dated
  • Less brand recognition than Finnish competitors
  • Limited international presence

Before You Buy: Confirm These

These are Home Sauna Kits's own documented terms and open questions, not our own test results. Confirm the specifics in writing before you order.

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Why Consider Home Sauna Kits?

President: Robert J. Jones. Also Saunacore brand. Bolton, Ontario. Since 1974.

1DIY sauna installation guide
2Saunacore heater review
350+ years of sauna expertise

Key Models

1
DIY Sauna Kits (custom-sized): Western Red Cedar pre-cut kits sold by room dimensions, includes lumber, heater, door, benches and hardware, priced by quote.
2
Sauna heaters: range of electric and wood-fired heaters sold as kit components or replacements, priced by quote.
3
Lumber packages: clear Western Red Cedar tongue-and-groove paneling and bench material sold separately for owner builds, priced by quote.
4
Parts and accessories: doors, controls, vents, buckets, ladles and stones, priced by quote.
5
Help guides: free DIY planning resources covering sizing, framing and electrical, available on the site.

Support & Warranty

Online ordering is currently disabled and pricing is by phone or email quote, so customers should request warranty terms in writing as part of the quote. Specific warranty terms are not published on the official site as of 2026-05-20.

FAQ

Is Home Sauna Kits worth it in 2026?

Home Sauna Kits has been doing this since 1974 and has 65,000+ installations to show for it. That kind of track record is rare in the sauna industry. The Saunacore heater line is well-regarded by builders and contractors. Not the most glamorous brand, but deeply reliable.

Who is Home Sauna Kits best for?

DIY builders who want a proven kit system with decades of manufacturing experience behind it. Also good for contractors looking for reliable commercial-grade heaters and steam generators.

What should buyers watch out for with Home Sauna Kits?

Verify current pricing (not listed online)

What brands should you compare against Home Sauna Kits?

Compare Home Sauna Kits against the closest brands in its category before buying. The right brand fit depends on budget, heat style, and how much support you want after delivery.

How strong is Home Sauna Kits on warranty and support?

Online ordering is currently disabled and pricing is by phone or email quote, so customers should request warranty terms in writing as part of the quote. Specific warranty terms are not published on the official site as of 2026-05-20.

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Methodology

Brand verdicts are based on buyer fit, heater ecosystem, support path, price pressure, and the risks that tend to show up after delivery. A strong reply from a manufacturer can improve factual clarity, but it does not improve placement.

If support coverage, warranty language, or dealer access are thin, we would rather say that plainly than hide it behind marketing copy.

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