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    Clearlight Infrared Saunas

    3.5 (100 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    If you came to this page you in the right place to walk away from those sauna. Customer service is ridiculous. It feels like you talking to a mom at home feeding three kids while walking the dog and not giving a crap about customers. Don't spend your time and money buying cause after you do you are in your own for parts etc.

    beautiful mahogany
    Melissa D.

    The Clearlight Sanctuary 3 in Mahogany is the best investment for my health I have ever made. I got mine directly from Clearlight. My sauna specialist knew what she was talking about and gave me all the info I needed to make an informed decision. It took my daughter and I about two hours to put it together. It was tricky for us to carry the largest panel but we managed. My sauna specialist had given me info to an company that does install Clearlight saunas but I chose to do it myself. I had an electrician come out and run the new outlet for it once I ordered so it would be ready to plug in once I got the This thing is a beauty! I haven't installed the app because I just turn it on before I do my workout and then it is ready to go once I'm done. It gets to about 125-130F when I'm in there but that's perfect for infrared. I sweat a ton. I set my IPad on the door handle and watch a show or the news while I'm in there. My whole family enjoys using the sauna. My youngest is in professional ballet training and it helps her warm up before her barre workout and recover after an intense week of dancing. My oldest loves to use the sauna just to relax and unwind. It's great for the whole family! It is an investment but with the lifetime warranty, it will last as long as I own it. I have read reviews about poor customer service but the great thing about buying directly from Clearlight is that I have direct contact with my sauna specialist if I need any help in the future.

    Our glass door exploded during use.
    Karen C.

    The door to our sanctuary y sauna exploded during use last night. Shards of glass actually landed on the roof of the unit, in addition to shooting across our room! The temperature in our sauna was only set to 132 and it had been used for only 45 minutes. I've tried to get in touch with customer service but no one is answering the phone, starting at 9 am ET. The voicemail just claims after hours. Nowhere on the website or voice message does it show business hours and what time zone they operate in. We loved our sauna up until this point but having a dangerous exploding glass door and frustrating customer service is a very poor experience overall.

    Clearlight Infrared Sauna 1077 Eastshore Hwy Berkeley, CA 94710 BUYER BEWARE
    Bryce A.

    THE SHORT VERSION: you can buy the same quality Saunas for 2/5ths their price, MUCH quicker delivery and MUCH BETTER customer service even from Amazon. I do NOT recommend this company or product. Naturally the Clearlight Infrared Sauna folks of 1077 Eastshore Hwy, Berkeley, CA 94710 have NOT "claimed" their yelp page since as you can see, many (if not most) of the reviews are bad. Our FIVE-MONTH experience with them is yet another example of how they not only do not care for their customers, but that the business is/must be so badly run that they don't seem to know any of the basics of entrepreneurship. Our story is simple: we had always imagined getting a small indoor sauna, and we'd see the store from the freeway. We finally stopped and were able to look at an assembled one around December 1st of 2020. Since this is/was Covid-time, the employees told us that all sales were on-line. My wife and I decided to make a purchase as a Holiday gift to one another. Since their website always seems to perpetually having a "sale", we thought we might be getting a bargain. Spoke to one of their representatives (Frank) on the phone who answered all our questions. We were told, that due to Covid (folks being at home), the popularity of their products had gone through the roof, combined with shipping having been affected (due to Covid) that they were back-ordered and that we wouldn't be getting the Sauna until late March. Four months seemed like a LONG time to wait, but we're patient, we assumed the price was good... and Frank also assured us that we could cancel anytime (and get our deposit back), but that since we lived close (just a few miles), should anyone else cancel, we'd be moved up the list. He also said that since we lived so close that he might be able to get us free delivery, or at least cut the $200 fee in half. Neither of these enticements were true. Every time we drove on the freeway and saw the place we'd remind/say to one another; "end of March..." Since Frank had intoned that there was a possibility of getting it early, I inquired in Feb. if that was still a possibility. No; not really. Still slated for end of March. As the end of March approached, we reached out again to see if there was an update or ETA for delivery. The message we received back is that delays would be pushing it out to the end of April. So... FIVE months now from agreeing to purchase the Sauna and putting down the deposit. I did further research. I read the bad reviews here on Yelp. I looked at competitors, and looked into whether Clearlight's Infared technology and heaters were actually any different, or superior to competitors. Sure; there's some low-quality garbage out there, but I also found that other, more reputable companies made the same, if not better products AT MUCH CHEAPER COSTS. It's funny, because I was initially thinking of building my own dry sauna with Infrared heaters, but when so many companies manufacture them at fairly acceptable/reasonable costs, I thought I'd save myself the trouble which brought us to Clearlight in the first place. So we DID buy a competitor's product (same size, same features, etc.) and it was two-fifths the cost of the one we had wanted to get from Clearlight. PLUS the turn-around time from ordering to receiving was only 3 weeks. NOT five months like Clearlight. To add insult to injury, we even got an robo e-mail from the founder/"inventor" of Clearlight Saunas asking us to make a video to talk about how beneficial the sauna we HAD NOT YET RECEIVED was, for which we'd be "given" $75. Instead of cancelling our order with Clearlight immediately upon ordering the compeitor's product, I waited so that I knew we had something we liked. We love our new sauna which IS NOT from Clearlight. I called Frank to cancel our order. As always, I was very kind, upbeat, and positive. He asked why I was cancelling. I told him that it had been 5 months, and that I was able to order one from a competitor and it took 3 weeks. He asked what brand. Sensing a sales pitch coming as to how theirs are superior, I told him; "I could give you the name, but I don't desire to talk about a comparison of the two." He said; "fine," and HUNG UP. I called him back immediately, and in the same kind, upbeat, and positive manner I asked about our deposit, and if they could please send confirmation of the order being cancelled and that we would receive our deposit back. If you have read the entirety of this review, I figure that you either A) work for the company, or B) like myself like to get a better perspective about a business before deciding to use them or buy from them. My advice? DO NOT go with Clearlight; as I hope my review illustrates, they do not have a business model which allows you to receive a product in a timely manner (despite any/all Covid-related delays), and their 'customer service' is only geared towards making sales, NOT caring about the customer.

    David M.

    POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WARNING I bought a house that came with a Clearlight infrared sauna. The two front panels did not work, and the temperature barely hit 110, so I called the 1-800 # to find out how to get the sauna serviced. I explained that I was the new owner and would gladly pay for a service call and parts Three calls, three explanations, three times ghosted. No return call. I look at this beautiful sauna and shake my head. Today, I went to the website and texted customer service. The text back said they can't even find my name and number in the system. That stinks. The text told me what the customer service department SHOULD have said and done. (As if that helps fix my issue?) After going back and forth and asking, "Can you help me or not?", the texter referred me to a 3rd party vendor and wished me good luck. So that earns another star. Anyone paying this kind of money for a sauna might think twice and check out the company's customer service record. I had 3 poor customer service experiences and one annoying but OK. I hope your experience is better than mine.

    Super =)
    Jason T.

    These guys make truly the best saunas in America. Before that I used a competitor's brand, let's not name the specifics. The quality is incomparable. I can really feel the rejuvenating effect. The kids love it too. I think to order a more compact version for dacha, but still in doubts, I do not know how this product will behave in nature? Maybe you can advise me? And of course a big thank you to all the staff.

    A great meditation sanctuary
    L K.

    I live in the North East and ordered my outdoor sanctuary 5 about three months ago and got a few friends to help me set it up next to my enclosed hot tub. The buying experience was great - thanks to my rep Steve W. It came in two shrink wrapped pallets and extremely well packaged. A challenging part of the setup was bringing the panels around the back of the house. We used a lawn tractor and cart to make it easier as each panel is 150-200 lbs. It took three of us about 90 minutes to get it set up, carefully maneuvering each panel into locking place. Breaking down and discarding the cardboard and styrofoam packaging along with the plywood and pallets took a bit longer. The electrician came the next day and in an hour had us up and running. My next project took a bit more time as I ordered privacy vinyl from amazon that is a cut, wet and stick on the inside of the glass application. Doing that gave me a privacy factor that was well worth the effort and much to my surprise holds up great under 140 degree sauna temperatures. The experience: In the past 3 months, I've used the sauna about three times per week. It takes about 30 minutes to heat up to 135 degrees in 60 degree weather and 60 minutes to heat up in 32 degree weather. It's been an awesome experience and I find its therapeutic value different from my hot tub but equally gratifying. The sauna is a great place to do stretching and or iPad instructional based meditation (or music) which I have found immensely beneficial in my busy work and family life. The health benefit, value and quality of the unit is well justified for me.

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    4.7(54 reviews)
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    As someone who loves a solid workout routine, finding the perfect post-gym recovery spot is…read moreeverything--and Perspire Sauna Studio in Berkeley completely delivered today. The studio is pristine, welcoming, and set up for total relaxation. I booked an infrared sauna session and added on the HaloOne halotherapy (salt) treatment, and it was pure bliss. The infrared and red light setup is fantastic. Because it uses light wavelengths to heat your body directly rather than just making the room stiflingly hot, it gave me a true, heavy, from-the-inside-out thermal sweat. It felt incredibly detoxifying and did wonders for my tight muscles after hitting the gym. The absolute highlight was the halo treatment. The specialized unit mounted on the wall releases a smooth, calming stream of micro-salt particles that fills the booth. Breathing it in felt so refreshing for my lungs, and the visual of the steam filling the space added a whole new level of zen. Sitting there with a fresh cooling towel, absorbing the red light therapy, and letting the halo stream do its magic was the ultimate luxury. I left feeling completely rejuvenated, light, and relaxed. If you are looking for top-tier recovery or just a private, peaceful escape to sweat it out, this place is a must-visit in Berkeley. Excellent facilities and an amazing experience!

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    I'm giving 3 stars for the unnerving checkout service. I…read moreasked 3 different times to pay cash. Didn't feel heard, more ignored . Before I knew it She used the card I had on file. Indecently before I left the last time I asked to have the card deleted, which was not done. I was livid, but kept it cool. The woman didn''t feel her customer's dismay. she was on the rude side. I love the hot tubs but will not buy anything Keep it clear at the desk watch for the trickery.

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    Overall my massage was good, the only complaint on the massage was I believe my masseuse had nails…read moreand they were sharp and would at time dig into my skin causing slight plain and discomfort. My biggest gripe is when it can down to pay I owed $120 for two people getting an hour massage and as I was paying and writing the tip I decided $10 for each masseuse would be good since it's slightly above the industry standard of 15%. And let's not forget that a tip is just that, a tip which is optional. I paid them what was due and some. But they were pressuring me saying how they usually get $20 each for an hour massage after I had already written $20 in the tip and $140 for the total. They kept saying how they USUALLY get $20 each for masseuse but they must not understand what the word usually means. It means most the time and that this time they weren't gonna get that and i wasn't going to budge because I couldn't believe they had the nerve, gall, and audacity to tell me how to spend my money especially on an optional portion when I could've gave nothing. Had it not been for my wife offering to cover the extra $20 I would've left them upset. So in the end I had to scratch out the tip and total I wrote so that they could shutup and accept the tip they preferred and requested.It's also very brave and presumptuous to assume I had the extra $20 to spare. And if I paid you're price you can't expect or ask for more tip especially when $20 is 1/3rd of the $60 price point which is a 33.3% tip which I would never imagine giving out. And if I couldn't afford the extra money and I was giving what I could they should be grateful for that. And if I didn't have the tip amount they wanted it's never any business's business to know my personal affairs as that could be rude, traumatizing, and very invasive. All that to say I enjoyed my massage for the most part but won't be returning due to their pushy nature regarding an optional portion of my bill. Please do better!!

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    4.4(137 reviews)
    2.4 mi•West Berkeley
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    Over the moon service!…read more We recently purchased and installed a gas fireplace insert through Berkeley Heat, and it was a smooth, flawless transaction from start to finish. The very first day we walked into their showroom close to closing time, Nick went above and beyond by staying late to walk us through the different models. He was incredibly patient and worked diligently to keep everything within our budget. The installer, Moises, and his team were absolutely amazing. They were highly professional, and the finished fireplace looks incredibly sleek! What truly blew us away, though, was their integrity. After the initial installation, Moises didn't feel 100% satisfied with how one element sat. Instead of just leaving it, he took the initiative to come back out and spend another four hours correcting it to perfection. That tells you exactly what kind of team you are dealing with here. If something isn't completely right, they have the conscience and professionalism to come back and make it perfect. They won't just leave you high and dry to rush off to the next job. I would highly recommend Berkeley Heat to anyone. Great prices, a quality product, and unmatched customer service!

    Short version: they connected me to their preferred installer, sold me a Regency unit bigger than…read morewhat another vendor was willing to install, and the final result is beautiful and effective. Longer version: I actually started out working with another store (Penguin in San Jose) who did a truly spectacular job replacing an old wood burning fireplace with a Mendota gas insert, in another house. The other store was willing to give me a bid for our house in SF. Due to the existing natural stone opening being small vertically, they would only propose installing a Regency Gi25LE which is a beautiful insert but also super tiny. To get an idea what it looked like, I visited Berkeley Heat in person, and to my surprise they told me they could install the significantly larger Gi29LE by having their installer cut open the existing natural stone surround and modifying the existing zero clearance firebox. There was some back and forth with their installer; I also wanted to do this with permit and decided to have my own electrician do the electrical, and my own plumber install the gas line with a permit. (Their installer was not familiar with permitting in SF.) It took a couple months all told - and I had to do the follow-ups by phone to ensure we stayed on schedule - but the final result is fantastic. See photos I am adding.

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    4.7(212 reviews)
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    After enjoying a floating sauna and cold plunge in the Norwegian fjords this summer, my family…read moreasked why we don't have such an experience in the Bay Area. Lo and behold, we do! I spent a most relaxing afternoon in Rockridge, first trying to "fire and ice," then floating in a salt water pod. I loved the privacy in the sauna, braving the 45 degree water, and was so relaxed that I fell asleep while floating. It was a magical experience. Highly recommended!

    Tried this place for the first time on a Wednesday, party of 2. Had a 11am appointment and I…read morebelieve it was around $99 per person. This was my first experience doing a sensory deprivation tank / float pool. Pros: - The staff member who helped us was super kind, and answered all our questions and gave us good prep / tour of the rooms before. - The facility pretty much provides everything you would need, including swim ear plugs, towels, shampoo/soap, flip flops once you walk in. - overall my tank experience was really positive - they have these large rubber buttons on each side of the tank that allow you to turn on/off the peaceful music as well as the soft lights, and you can kind of choose your own adventure by getting out or getting back in whenever you want. The tank is also very easy to open from the inside, and they provide neck supports / head supports if you like. - It was interesting relaxing and being with my thoughts - at times it almost got too quiet and dark for me so I did have to turn on the lights briefly haha - There's also a vanity area with a hairdryer, combs, petroleum jelly etc that you can use after - There's a relaxing area in the back with some couches , so it's a perfect area to decompress if you need to wait for your friend to finish up Cons: - This was more a user error on my part - I didn't take my contact lenses out when I got into the pool and I think I accidentally got salt water in my eyes, so I did have to get out once just to take them out. Don't make the same mistake as me haha - Parking can be tricky in this area, but we did paid street parking - My room ran out of shampoo for the post-float shower so that was unfortunate - the right side button to turn on the lights in my pool was very hard to turn on ( I almost had to punch it) compared to the music light, which can be tricky also to feel around for in the dark (but also, this may be my user error lol) Overall I had a really positive first experience and wouldn't mind trying it again. Everyone was super professional.

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