Rent A Sauna

Rent A Sauna: home infrared sauna rental in Australia

Rent A Sauna is a home infrared sauna rental service operating in Australia. The company offers rentals with a minimum term of one month and free delivery and installation within an 80 km radius of Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sunshine/Gold Coast. The company presents itself as a no hidden fees, risk-free option, as it handles deliveries, pickups and returns at no charge. The catalogue includes models from the Nook Saunas brand, with options for one, two or three people.

How the service works

The process begins by booking a sauna for a minimum period of one month. The company delivers and installs the equipment free of charge. At the end of the minimum term, the customer can choose to buy the sauna or return it. Pickup is also free. The company states that it does not apply hidden charges and that it directly manages all deliveries, pickups and returns.

Benefits attributed to the use of infrared saunas

The company lists a series of benefits associated with the regular use of far infrared saunas, which it attributes to the technical characteristics of this equipment. These include:

• Toxin removal: far infrared saunas emit a frequency that matches that of the water in cells, releasing toxins into the bloodstream that are eliminated through sweat. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury and nicotine are cited as examples.
• Improved muscle performance and recovery: heat accelerates blood circulation and increases oxygen supply, which reduces inflammation, relieves pain and promotes muscle recovery.
• Stress reduction: regular sessions provide a relaxing routine that helps regulate hormones and stress responses, and encourage mindfulness and breathing practices.
• Skin health: sessions are claimed to improve scarring, psoriasis and eczema, and not to alter pigmentation or cause wrinkles; the opening of pores and improved circulation contribute to firm, smooth skin.
• Weight loss: regular sessions are said to increase metabolism and burn calories, and combining them with a healthy diet and exercise is recommended.
• Improved sleep: heat relaxes the body and mind, which can make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep, especially for people with insomnia or other sleep disorders.

Available models: Nook Saunas

The company rents saunas from the Nook brand. The Nook model (2 person) has the following technical characteristics:

• 6 high-performance carbon far infrared heaters
• Made from Canadian Hemlock wood
• Average cost per hour: $0.84
• Heat-resistant 6 mm thick tempered glass door
• Includes chromotherapy/light therapy
• Digital soft-touch control panel
• Audio: Bluetooth connection
• Internal reading spotlight
• Certification: CE/SAA
• Seating type: 1 bench
• Temperature range: 20 °C – 65 °C
• Timer: 0-90 minutes
• Dimensions: 120 cm x 105 cm x 190 cm (width x depth x height)
• Power: 2000 W
• Plug: standard domestic 10 A plug
• Electromagnetic fields: ultra low, 0-3 mGs
• Free-standing and compact design

The rental catalogue includes the Nook Core and Nook Elite ranges, in configurations for 1, 2 or 3 people. Weekly prices vary depending on the model and the minimum rental term:

• Nook Core (1 person): $99/week with a 1-month minimum term; $79/week with 3 months; $59/week with 6 months.
• Nook Core (2 person): $119/week with 1 month; $99/week with 3 months; $89/week with 6 months.
• Nook Core (3 person): $139/week with 1 month; $119/week with 3 months; $99/week with 6 months.
• Nook Elite (1 person): $119/week with 1 month; $99/week with 3 months; $89/week with 6 months.
• Nook Elite (2 person): $139/week with 1 month; $119/week with 3 months; $99/week with 6 months.
• Nook Elite (3 person): $149/week with 1 month; $129/week with 3 months; $119/week with 6 months.

The company also offers corporate wellness packages for groups of 5 or more employees.

Coverage area and rental conditions

The free delivery and installation service is available within an 80 km radius of Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sunshine/Gold Coast. Rentals have a minimum term of one month, and the company offers the option to buy at any time. If the customer decides not to continue, pickup is carried out at no cost at the end of the contract. The company emphasises that there are no hidden charges and that it personally manages all deliveries, pickups and returns.

Cited scientific basis

The company supports the benefits of saunas with references to studies and publications. It mentions an article from Harvard Health Publishing that links sauna use with a longer life and fewer fatal heart problems; a ScienceDirect publication that associates sauna bathing with cardiovascular, cognitive and muscle maintenance benefits; and a 20-year Finnish study published in Medical News Today that links sauna use with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's.

Customer service

The company handles phone enquiries on 1800 324 149, Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 15:00 (Australian Western Standard Time, AWST). For urgent matters, it provides the same phone number. The company operates under the business name Hot Stuff Saunas Pty Ltd.