Infrared vs Traditional Sauna: Which Is Right for You? — HotColdHaven Home › Saunas › Infrared vs Traditional Guide Infrared vs Traditional Sauna: Which Is Right for You? By David KaleUpdated June 20268 min read The core difference: a traditional sauna heats the air (170–195°F) and the hot air heats you; an infrared sauna uses…
Cold Plunge & Sauna Financing: Affirm, HSA/FSA & More — HotColdHaven Home › Setup › Financing Guide Cold Plunge & Sauna Financing: Affirm, HSA/FSA & More By David KaleUpdated June 20268 min read Three ways to pay: outright, brand financing (often via Affirm, sometimes 0% APR), or pre-tax HSA/FSA dollars with a Letter of Medical…
Cold Plunge Maintenance: A Simple Routine — HotColdHaven Home › Cold Plunge › Maintenance Guide Cold Plunge Maintenance: A Simple Routine By David KaleUpdated June 20267 min read A simple rhythm keeps it effortless: filter daily, test 2–3×/week, rinse the filter weekly, shock periodically, clean the chiller’s coil and filter, and drain/refill every 2–4 weeks….
Where to Put a Cold Plunge: Placement Guide — HotColdHaven Home › Cold Plunge › Placement Guide Where to Put a Cold Plunge: Placement Guide By David KaleUpdated June 20267 min read The four things that decide placement: a solid, level surface that can take the weight, nearby GFCI power, easy drainage, and shade (sun…
DIY Cold Plunge: 3 Ways to Build Your Own — HotColdHaven Home › Cold Plunge › DIY Cold Plunge Guide DIY Cold Plunge: 3 Ways to Build Your Own By David KaleUpdated June 20268 min read Three DIY routes: a tub/stock-tank + ice (cheapest, but ice adds up), a chest-freezer conversion (cheapest to run, most…
How to Install an Indoor Sauna: Step-by-Step — HotColdHaven Home › Saunas › Install a Sauna Guide How to Install an Indoor Sauna: Step-by-Step By David KaleUpdated June 20269 min read The short version: pick a spot with access to power, run a dedicated circuit (electrician for the final hookup), frame and insulate, staple a…
Cold Plunge Chiller Guide: How They Work & How to Choose — HotColdHaven Home › Cold Plunge › Chiller Guide Guide Cold Plunge Chiller Guide: How They Work & How to Choose By David KaleUpdated June 20268 min read In short: a chiller is the heart of an ice-free cold plunge — it removes heat…
Cold Plunge Water Treatment: How to Keep Water Clean — HotColdHaven Home › Cold Plunge › Water Treatment Guide Cold Plunge Water Treatment: How to Keep Water Clean By David KaleUpdated June 20268 min read The clean-water formula: filtration + a sanitizer + regular water changes. No single method does it all — even ozone…
Sauna Heater Size Guide: What kW Do You Need? — HotColdHaven Home › Saunas › Heater Sizing Guide Sauna Heater Size Guide: What kW Do You Need? By David KaleUpdated June 20267 min read The rule of thumb: about 1 kW of heater per 50 cubic feet of sauna volume — then add 20–30% for…
Sauna Room Requirements: Electrical, Ventilation, Insulation & More — HotColdHaven Home › Saunas › Room Requirements Guide Sauna Room Requirements: Electrical, Ventilation, Insulation & More By David KaleUpdated June 20269 min read The essentials: a correctly sized heater on a dedicated circuit (240V for 3 kW+, 120V for small infrared), a foil vapor barrier with…