{
  "_schema": "SaunaClear comparison DB v1.1. verified=true means price/spec confirmed against the manufacturer's own site (date noted). Specs still null need manufacturer manuals before publication. Prices USD.",
  "_checked": "2026-08-09",
  "products": [
    {
      "id": "almost-heaven-pinnacle-4p",
      "brand": "Almost Heaven",
      "model": "Pinnacle 4-Person Barrel",
      "category": "sauna-traditional-outdoor",
      "price": 5302,
      "price_regular": 7575,
      "price_source": "almostheaven.com 2026-08-08 (sale)",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "4",
      "heater_kw": 6,
      "voltage": 240,
      "breaker_amps": 30,
      "warranty": "Lifetime structure; heater 1yr elements/5yr components",
      "notes": "Harvia 6kW 240V 30A hardwire (mfr spec). Ships 6-8 wks. Frequent 30% sales \u2014 regular price is anchor.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown",
      "heater_brand": "Harvia"
    },
    {
      "id": "almost-heaven-salem-2p",
      "brand": "Almost Heaven",
      "model": "Salem 2-Person Barrel",
      "category": "sauna-traditional-outdoor",
      "price": 4036,
      "price_source": "almostheaven.com 2026-08-08 (sale)",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "2",
      "heater_kw": null,
      "voltage": 240,
      "breaker_amps": null,
      "warranty": "Limited lifetime (structure)",
      "notes": "Entry point to traditional outdoor from an established brand.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "id": "redwood-outdoors-cabin-4p",
      "brand": "Redwood Outdoors",
      "model": "Thermowood Cabin 4-Person",
      "category": "sauna-traditional-outdoor",
      "price": 7299,
      "price_source": "redwoodoutdoors.com 2026-08-08",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "4",
      "heater_kw": 6,
      "voltage": 240,
      "breaker_amps": 30,
      "warranty": "1yr sauna; heater 1yr elements/5yr components",
      "notes": "Harvia KIP 6kW 240V 30A (mfr spec). 1,150 lbs; roofing included; 8-9kW upgrades. GGR 2026 top traditional pick.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown",
      "heater_brand": "Harvia KIP"
    },
    {
      "id": "redwood-outdoors-barrel-6p",
      "brand": "Redwood Outdoors",
      "model": "Thermowood Barrel 6-Person",
      "category": "sauna-traditional-outdoor",
      "price": 6299,
      "price_source": "redwoodoutdoors.com 2026-08-08",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "6",
      "heater_kw": null,
      "voltage": 240,
      "breaker_amps": null,
      "warranty": null,
      "notes": "Strong price-per-person in the 6P class.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "id": "dynamic-barcelona-2p",
      "brand": "Dynamic Saunas",
      "model": "Barcelona 2-Person",
      "category": "sauna-infrared-indoor",
      "price": 2099,
      "price_source": "dynamicsaunasdirect.com 2026-08-09",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "2",
      "heater_kw": 1.8,
      "voltage": 120,
      "breaker_amps": 15,
      "warranty": null,
      "notes": "Far-IR, 120V/15A standard plug (mfr spec). Canadian hemlock, low-EMF carbon emitters. Mass-market channel (Costco/Amazon). Heater kW approximate from class \u2014 confirm from manual.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "id": "sun-home-luminar-2p",
      "brand": "Sun Home Saunas",
      "model": "Luminar 2-Person",
      "category": "sauna-infrared-outdoor",
      "price": 11099,
      "price_source": "2026 press listings",
      "verified": false,
      "capacity": "2",
      "heater_kw": null,
      "voltage": null,
      "breaker_amps": null,
      "warranty": null,
      "notes": "Full-spectrum IR, aluminum exterior, app control. Brand self-ranks via PR-wire placements \u2014 methodology context.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "id": "saunakitco-diy-cabin",
      "brand": "Sauna Kit Co",
      "model": "DIY Cabin Kit (typical config)",
      "category": "sauna-traditional-kit",
      "price_range": [
        7000,
        10000
      ],
      "price_source": "brand affiliate page AOV, 2026-08-07",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "2-6 by config",
      "heater_kw": null,
      "voltage": 240,
      "breaker_amps": null,
      "warranty": null,
      "notes": "DIY kit route \u2014 lower cost per size if you can assemble. Affiliate ~$385-550/sale.",
      "affiliate_program": "direct \u2014 applied 2026-08"
    },
    {
      "id": "sweaty-yeti-sauna",
      "brand": "Sweaty Yeti",
      "model": "Sauna 4-6 Person (base)",
      "category": "sauna-luxury-structure",
      "price": 28300,
      "price_source": "sweatyyetisauna.com 2026-08-08 (starting)",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "4-6",
      "heater_kw": null,
      "voltage": 240,
      "breaker_amps": null,
      "warranty": null,
      "notes": "Luxury finished backyard structure, crew-delivered and set in place. Line runs to $52,600 (Sauna Plus Barrel Plunge). Different segment from kit/barrel saunas \u2014 compare accordingly. Affiliate: $1,500 flat (~5% of ticket), 30-day cookie.",
      "affiliate_program": "direct \u2014 applied 2026-08"
    },
    {
      "id": "plunge-all-in-gen2",
      "brand": "Plunge",
      "model": "All-In Gen 2",
      "category": "plunge-chiller",
      "price": null,
      "price_source": "TBD \u2014 product page (homepage hides price; $2,000-off promo running 2026-08)",
      "verified": false,
      "capacity": "1",
      "chiller_watts": null,
      "voltage": 120,
      "temp_min_f": 37,
      "warranty": "1 year",
      "notes": "Built-in pro chiller, plug-and-plunge. Cools to 37F. Price TBD on product page.",
      "affiliate_program": "direct \u2014 applied 2026-08"
    },
    {
      "id": "nordic-wave-viking-premier",
      "brand": "Nordic Wave",
      "model": "Viking Premier",
      "category": "plunge-chiller",
      "price": 5990,
      "price_regular": 6990,
      "price_source": "thenordicwave.com 2026-08-08 (sale)",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "1",
      "chiller_watts": null,
      "voltage": 120,
      "temp_min_f": null,
      "warranty": "5 yr tub / 1 yr chiller",
      "notes": "2026 roundup favorite under $6K; US-based support; 5-year tub warranty is category-leading.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "id": "ice-barrel-500-chiller",
      "brand": "Ice Barrel",
      "model": "500 + Chiller bundle",
      "category": "plunge-chiller",
      "price": 5749,
      "price_source": "icebarrel.com 2026-08-08",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "1 (to 6'9\")",
      "chiller_watts": null,
      "voltage": 120,
      "temp_min_f": null,
      "warranty": "Limited lifetime (barrel)",
      "notes": "Insulated barrel + chiller ports; lifetime warranty on the barrel itself.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "id": "ice-barrel-300",
      "brand": "Ice Barrel",
      "model": "300 (no chiller)",
      "category": "plunge-passive",
      "price": 1149,
      "price_source": "icebarrel.com 2026-08-09",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "1 (to 6')",
      "chiller_watts": 0,
      "voltage": null,
      "warranty": "Limited lifetime",
      "notes": "No-electricity upright soak; 77 gal; 700 lb full; chiller ports for later upgrade. Listing bundles vary \u2014 confirm inclusions at checkout.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "id": "plungechill-unit",
      "brand": "Plunge Chill",
      "model": "TBD flagship",
      "category": "plunge-chiller",
      "price": null,
      "price_source": "TBD",
      "verified": false,
      "capacity": "1",
      "chiller_watts": null,
      "voltage": 120,
      "warranty": null,
      "notes": "Affiliate: 10%, 90-day cookie (program page, 2026-08-07).",
      "affiliate_program": "direct \u2014 applied 2026-08"
    },
    {
      "id": "plunge-original-pro-chiller",
      "brand": "Plunge",
      "model": "The Plunge + Pro Chiller Gen 2",
      "category": "plunge-chiller",
      "price": 5290,
      "price_regular": 6990,
      "price_source": "plunge.com 2026-08-09 (promo)",
      "verified": true,
      "capacity": "1",
      "chiller_watts": null,
      "voltage": 120,
      "breaker_amps": 15,
      "temp_min_f": 37,
      "warranty": "1 year (2-yr extension promo running)",
      "notes": "Dedicated 120V 15A circuit required. Cools 8-10F/hr to 37F. Includes cover + 6-mo maintenance kit, free curbside delivery.",
      "affiliate_program": "direct \u2014 applied 2026-08"
    },
    {
      "id": "clearlight-sanctuary-2",
      "brand": "Clearlight",
      "model": "Sanctuary 2 (full spectrum)",
      "category": "sauna-infrared-indoor",
      "price_range": [
        6799,
        7799
      ],
      "price_source": "dealer listings 2026-08 \u2014 Clearlight gates direct pricing",
      "verified": false,
      "capacity": "2",
      "heater_kw": 2.26,
      "voltage": 120,
      "breaker_amps": 20,
      "warranty": "Lifetime (residential)",
      "notes": "120V but needs a 20A circuit (NEMA 5-20p) \u2014 NOT a standard 15A outlet; check your receptacle. True Wave full-spectrum, low-EMF claims, 450 lbs. Direct pricing is quote-gated; dealer range shown.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    },
    {
      "id": "sunlighten-mpulse",
      "brand": "Sunlighten",
      "model": "mPulse / Amplify / Signature lines",
      "category": "sauna-infrared-indoor",
      "price": null,
      "price_source": "QUOTE-GATED \u2014 no published prices (verified 2026-08-09)",
      "verified": false,
      "capacity": "1-4 by model",
      "heater_kw": null,
      "voltage": null,
      "breaker_amps": null,
      "warranty": null,
      "notes": "Premium IR brand that publishes no prices \u2014 sales-consultation model. We don't rank what we can't price; listed for completeness. Negotiate accordingly: gated pricing usually means room to move.",
      "affiliate_program": "unknown"
    }
  ]
}