A steam shower is a small cabin or enclosure designed to contain heated water vapor that has been created using a humidifying steam generator. Steam showers combine the functionality of a standard steam room with many additional features, including a shower. Steam showers are designed for use in a bathroom. Therefore, many of them have features that improve the standard showering experience, turning the bathroom into a mini spa.

Although purchase and installation may require a substantial initial investment, steam showers offer energy value and cost-efficiency while bringing luxury and relaxation into the home bathroom. A prime example is they do not use a significant amount of water. In comparison with whirlpool tubs, homeowners can get a year’s worth of steam showers using the same amount of water as only two or three single fill-ups of a hot tub. As for electrical savings, the average steam shower can cost 30 to 45 cents per hour to operate.