For the past several years I have been reading about infrared saunas and the benefits they offer your mental and physical health. At one point I was contemplating purchasing a pack of 5 sessions at a local spa. Then Covid happened and the spa closed. Phew! No loss on my end. My cousin who lives in Murietta, Ca, was telling me about her infrared sauna that she used all the time and it was in her house!!!! Really?! I was sooooo jealous! Then a few months ago I went to visit her and I got to check it out for myself. Wow! I was hooked. I immediately felt invigorated, positive and healthier. My skin was radiating! I found myself wanting to use it every day while I was there! It was just fabulous!!!! As soon as I got home I started researching the good and bad about infrared and asked all of my personal doctors their professional opinion. Hands down they said it was a good idea. I also looked at other manufacturers but was not impressed with the reviews. Sunlighten sauna's had a solid reputation and it is backed by the medical community. The health benefits and the design behind the sauna sold me. No, they are not cheap but financing is available and depending on when you buy, they have decent sales. (Remember, you get what you pay for) just sayin... I decided to go with the 1 person "Signature" birch wood sauna and LOVE IT! My sauna was delivered a few weeks after I ordered it. *It takes about 45 mins to heat up to 115-120 during colder months and quicker in warmer months. *Read the recommended temps and times. *Customer service is okay. I dealt with all men who were not warm and fuzzy. I prefer a mixed group of employees. *Putting it together from unboxing to completely assembled: total time 3 hours. Took 3 of us. *Videos they send via email were useless! Even the ones I googled stunk! *The instructions in the box, worse than IKEA. FYI - The pamphlet for the stereo doesn't explain how to connect the bluetooth:( I can use the radio and USB. Would like to connect my ipone to listen to my pod casts! HELP! **I definitely suggest dedicating a separate circuit breaker just for your sauna. I hired my favorite electrician to do it and also had him put in the special outlet required to run your infrared sauna efficiently. ***And here is the "million dollar" answer to the question you are all waiting for: NO, it does not use a lot of electricity to heat up/use. I have tracked it myself. Tops is 3 kilowatts. Pennies people. This girl also suggests adding weather stripping around the entire door. You can feel the draft. It will help heat it up quicker. I also recommend purchasing Sunlighten's special towels to use in the sauna. Infrared will penetrate through them. Not a regular towel. (Look for their accessory sale to purchase) Happy Heating! Xoxo read more