Gilberto G.
Barrel sauna: not happy with service and quality
I purchased a 6 person wide barrel sauna about 6 months ago. The company doesn't offer assembly service and says that assembling it is straightforward, which in my opinion is not accurate. It takes approximately 1.5 working days for two people to build it (also considering the roof tiles). After assembling it, I realized that there was a gap between the glass door and the frame, due to the door hinges being placed slightly too far from the frame (note: the door hinges come pre-installed to the frame, so this is not an assembly issue). When I called the customer support, they didn't offer to send anyone because they don't offer that service at all. All they can do it is sending me a $200 refund (note: I paid over 10K for sauna and heater). The repair eventually costed me $850, so the difference had to come out of my pocket. In addition, the quality of the wood is rather mediocre and it's already started to splinter in several places. Overall, this product and the service are not worth the money, and I wouldn't recommend.
Response from Redwood OutdoorsFeb 19, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear the process felt frustrating after such a significant investment. Your sauna should be reaching 175–190°F at head level within 60–75 minutes of continuous heating, and we’d welcome the opportunity to reconnect directly to ensure everything is performing as intended. Our goal is always a fully functioning sauna and a great long-term ownership experience. Please feel free to reach out so we can help.



