Between $500 and $1,000, a cold plunge stops being a tub you fill with ice and becomes a system: a tub, a chiller, a pump and a filter. That changes the daily routine more than anything else. It also brings mains electricity next to a tub of water, which is the part to take most seriously.
This roundup covers five complete tub and chiller kits in that band. For tubs without a chiller see our cold plunge tub roundup, and for chillers sold on their own, our chiller roundup.
This article is informational and is not medical advice. Cold water immersion causes a gasp reflex and a spike in heart rate and blood pressure. Never plunge alone, and speak to a clinician first if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure. Read our cold plunge safety guide and Medical Disclaimer.
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Quick picks
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Diveblast Cold Plunge Tub with 2/3 HP Water Chill Score 9.5/10Check price on AmazonThe most powerful chiller and the most complete warranty statement among these kits, at the top of the budget.
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1stplunge 1/3 HP WiFi Cold Plunge Chiller with 148 Chill Score 9.5/10Check price on AmazonThe lowest priced complete kit here, a large insulated tub and a stated 1 year warranty.
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PlungeFit 1/3 HP Ice Bath Chiller with 148 Gallon Chill Score 9.4/10Check price on AmazonA near identical kit to the 1stplunge at a similar price, with a lid included.
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AS ColdPlunge 1/3 HP Ice Bath Chiller and 120 Chill Score 9.4/10Check price on AmazonA smaller round kit from a brand that also sells its chiller on its own, with a stated 1 year warranty.
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The Pod Company Ice Pod Pro 110 Gallon Insulated Chill Score 9.4/10Check price on AmazonA bundle from an established cold plunge brand with a double insulated tub, but no warranty term and a single rating on this listing.
What we picked for home recovery
The most powerful chiller and the most complete warranty statement among these kits, at the top of the budget.
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Pros
- 2/3 HP chiller, the most powerful here, rated to reach 39 degrees F
- States how long it takes: 90 to 39 degrees F in 3 to 9 hours
- 2 year warranty covering the chiller, pump, filter and connectors
- 1500 GPH pump and a tub that fits users up to 6 feet 7 inches
Cons
- At the top of this budget
- No wattage stated, so running cost cannot be calculated
- No UL, ETL or CSA listing published
The lowest priced complete kit here, a large insulated tub and a stated 1 year warranty.
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Pros
- Complete kit: 1/3 HP chiller, 148 gallon insulated tub, external pump, filter and hoses
- WiFi control and a 20 micron filter
- States a 1 year warranty
- Typically the lowest price in this roundup
Cons
- Rated to 42 degrees F, warmer than the Diveblast
- No wattage stated
- No UL, ETL or CSA listing published
A near identical kit to the 1stplunge at a similar price, with a lid included.
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Pros
- 1/3 HP chiller with built in pump and washable metal filter
- 148 gallon insulated oval tub with lid
- States a 1 year warranty
- Low price for a complete kit
Cons
- Rated to 42 degrees F
- No wattage stated
- No UL, ETL or CSA listing published
A smaller round kit from a brand that also sells its chiller on its own, with a stated 1 year warranty.
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Pros
- 1/3 HP chiller with built in pump and washable metal filter
- 120 gallon round PVC tub
- Standard 1/2 inch ports and shut off valves
- States a 1 year warranty
Cons
- Smaller tub than the 148 gallon kits at a higher price
- Rated to 42 degrees F
- No UL, ETL or CSA listing published
A bundle from an established cold plunge brand with a double insulated tub, but no warranty term and a single rating on this listing.
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Pros
- Double layer insulated 110 gallon tub with thermal lid
- 1/3 HP chiller rated to 41 degrees F
- From a brand with a long list of plunge products
- Plug in setup with hoses included
Cons
- No warranty term on the listing
- No wattage stated
- No UL, ETL or CSA listing published
A young category
Kits in this band are new on Amazon.
None of the chillers here states a UL, ETL or CSA electrical listing, and none states its wattage. That second gap means we cannot calculate running cost, which for a chiller that runs around the clock is the number that matters most over a year. Our cold plunge running cost guide explains how to estimate it once you have the wattage from the seller.
What each kit includes
| Kit | Chiller | Lowest temperature | Tub | Warranty |
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| Diveblast | 2/3 HP | 39 degrees F | Not stated in gallons | 2 years, parts named |
| 1stplunge | 1/3 HP | 42 degrees F | 148 gal, insulated | 1 year |
| PlungeFit | 1/3 HP | 42 degrees F | 148 gal, insulated, lid | 1 year |
| AS ColdPlunge | 1/3 HP | 42 degrees F | 120 gal, round PVC | 1 year |
| Pod Company | 1/3 HP | 41 degrees F | 110 gal, double insulated | Not stated |
The temperatures are manufacturer rated and depend on room temperature, tub insulation and how often the lid is off. Only the Diveblast states how long it takes to get there: 3 to 9 hours from 90 degrees F.
Score notes
The Chill Score weighs performance 35, build 25, value 25, safety certifications 10 where it applies and warranty 5.
| Product | Chill Score | Perf. | Build | Value | Safety | Warranty |
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| Diveblast 2/3 HP | 52 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1stplunge 148 gal | 47 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
| PlungeFit 148 gal | 43 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
| AS ColdPlunge 120 gal | 42 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 7 |
| Pod Company Ice Pod Pro | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The Diveblast leads on chiller power and on its warranty, the only one that names what is covered. Build scores are low across the board because the records are so thin.
Electrical safety
A chiller is a mains powered appliance beside a tub of water. Run it from a GFCI protected outlet, keep connections off the ground and away from splashes, and do not use an extension cord. If your outdoor outlet is not GFCI protected, have an electrician fix that before the kit arrives.
Who should not buy one
Speak to a clinician first if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, Raynaud’s, or are pregnant. Never plunge alone, enter slowly, and keep sessions short. Our safety guide covers cold shock and afterdrop.
If you plunge only occasionally, a tub and ice is cheaper. Our inflatable ice bath roundup covers those.
Common questions
1/3 HP or 2/3 HP?
A larger chiller cools faster and copes better with a warm room or a large tub. For 120 to 150 gallons indoors, 1/3 HP is common. Outdoors in summer, more is better.
How cold do I need?
The kits here are rated to 39 to 42 degrees F. Colder is not automatically better, and our safety guide explains why to start warmer.
Chiller capacity and temperature figures are manufacturer rated.
