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PLUNGE JUNKIES
EST. 2022 · MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Reviews

4.9 stars. Every one earned.

56reviews from verified purchasers — collected through Judge.me on our store, shown here with real names and dates. We don't edit them, cherry-pick them, or pay for them.

4.9 / 556 verified-buyer reviews
Verified buyer

Worth every penny

I was on the fence about investing in a chiller since ice is cheap, but glad I did. This thing gets COLD fast and holds the temperature even in our Texas heat, though our tub is under shade. Was pretty simple to set up and the unit runs quieter than I expected. I pair it with a stock tank and works great.

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Reliable and legit

Have enjoyed this for almost a year. Consistently works well and not very noisy. Have not used it outside in the elements.

Verified buyer

Happy with it

Very nice chiller! It came with great instructions that made it really easy for even me to connect to my tub, thank you

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Very happy with the 500

I do 50 degrees for about 5 minutes a day, its just nice to know this thing is gonna last forever.

Jared D.August 2024
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Very happy with it

Love my pod, surprised how addicting it is to take ice baths. Fun challenge, nice comfy tub for the cold water.

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Alissa L.August 2024Zenwave Ice Pod Portable Cold Plunge
Verified buyer

only one complaint

The plunge tank is amazing how well it is built and insulated! In the heat of summer the tank easily maintains a temp of my set of 45 degrees F. My complaint is the seat is too high not allowing the user to sit and submerge to the ears.

Mark K.August 2024
Verified buyer

Got this a few weeks ago and have been using it four to five times a day. I am a very active and train almost every day. I have used a sauna for years, but the cold plunge has helped eliminate inflation and pain from a shoulder and elbow injury. I am also sleeping better than before plunging and have notice more energy and am starting to look forward to using the plunge. Results exceed my expectation.

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Verified buyer

Super convenient! The block of ice are huge but you need like 4 of them for the water to be freezing. These have lasted me a while now. Definitely much more worth it than buying a water cooler for $1000+. Good price and a good deal!

Nicholas A.July 2024
Verified buyer

Great Support!

I received my tub very quickly but unfortunately had an issue with my drain tap. I emailed them about it and received an immediate response and a replacement part the following day. Keep up the fantastic customer support, you deserve to do well.

Verified buyer

I got this for my husband for Fathers Day and we both use it regularly. It was easy to put together and the size is perfect for us. So far we have not had any leaks. The bottom does get VERY slippery if it’s not cleaned regularly. Other than that it’s great!

Verified buyer

The first tub I received was a lemon and leaking water and the pillow is useless, for that I knocked off 2 stars. However Plunge Junkies did send me a new one pretty fast after one email. The new one works great and they seem pretty solid after using it now for several weeks.

Verified buyer

It’s very easy to put together and break down to store. If you’re in a warmer climate you’ll have to add ice often to cool it down. Perfect for finding out if cold plunging is right for you.

Verified buyer

Overall a great purchase. Pros: Hits my desired temp of 40F no problem. The heat and ozone filtration work very well. Very quiet and the mobile app is a nice addition. Negatives: Took a little longer than I had hoped to ship (4 weeks) and it was throwing an E11 error when I got it, however support here helped me figure that out quickly.

Verified buyer

Made my purchase about 2 months ago, and I really love the way it looks in my home gym. I did have an issue with the chiller right after unpacking it which was really annoying for the cost. That being said, I called this site and with a little back and forth they helped me fix the problem.

Emil F.July 2024King Kool Cold Plunge
Verified buyer

Shipped incredibly fast, got it a few days after ordering which blows my mind. I got the gray color and man this thing looks slick. It’s very quiet to use. Been using it for about 2 months and holds my plunge temp of 45F no problem even sitting outside down here in the southern summers, might jump down to 40 soon. Before pulling the trigger I pestered their customer support for like 2 weeks via text with questions about this and another tub and they were incredibly helpful.

Verified buyer

Would Recommend

3 Month Update: Been plunging 4 to 5 times a week for the last few months. So far, I haven't experienced any leaks or overall quality issues. I attached two photos of it empty after cleaning it, still in great shape. I add a cup of food-grade hydrogen peroxide to the water weekly and performing a thorough cleaning and draining once a month. I'm 6' and 215 pounds, I find I can comfortably sit cross-legged with the water level reaching my neck. Been freezing water in Tupperware for ice and find doing it in the morning requires less time and ice to cool the water. Based on my experience, I would still recommend this product to others.

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Verified buyer

Well made, appears to be good material. A lot bigger than I thought it would be which is great. I'd rank it 4.5, knocking half a star off cause the little pillow included is impossible to blow up, which I wouldn't use anyways but its funny its included. But the rest of the setup is great.

Verified buyer

Great tub

Have had no issues with it, I use it every other day. Its not that hard to get the water in the low 50s where I like to plunge at. I use a bucket of freezer ice and bunch of ice packs and let it sit for a bit.

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Verified buyer

Been using daily after workouts and have definitely been less sore the next morning. Great way to kickstart my day - works better than a cup of Folgers.

Verified buyer

Review of Penguin Chiller

Upgraded from a 1/3HP aqua after my pump burned out and its a night and day difference. Easily holds my 100 gallon tub at 45 degrees, is significantly more quite compared to my old one, and seems quite durable. Support at Plunge Junkies was amazing. They answered a lot of questions for me and it arrived within a week of ordering.

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Dev WellingtonJuly 2024Penguin Chillers Cold Therapy Chiller
Verified buyer

My chiller was delivered in 6 days. Installation took about 20 minutes with all the connections and it works great. Very satisfied.

Dev WellingtonJuly 2024Penguin Chillers Cold Therapy Chiller
Verified buyer

Really like the tub, it was pretty quick setup and has a bit more space than I thought. Has a just slight cushiony floor which is very nice.

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Cody MonsenJune 2024Zenwave Ice Pod Portable Cold Plunge
Verified buyer

Was a great Father’s Day surprise and My husband loves it. He is 6.8 he its just bit enough to get his shoulders in. I asked about shipping to make sure it would be here on time and it arrived two days before they say it should take. Thank you!

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sophia patelJune 2024Zenwave Ice Pod Portable Cold Plunge
Verified buyer

ZenWave Ice Pod

Quick delivery, for the price its one of the best decisions I've made. I feel so freaking good doing this every morning for 5 minutes.

Customer photo from Ricky's review
Verified buyer

Only had it a couple of weeks but does the job well. Plenty of room to get in and completely submerge and sit without feeling cramped. Materials seem tough and loving the whole experience of ice baths so far. Just cleaned it for the first time and it was very easy to drain and clean.

Verified buyer

I've had my Ice Pod for about a week now and love it

I'm pleased with my ice pod so far. I’ve had mine about 2 weeks and keeping it cold is a bit of a challenge during Texas summers, but the unit does offer some resistance. Starting at 42-45 degrees in the morning with ice, it typically reaches around 65 F by nightfall so it only drops about 20 degrees in 12ish hours. I'm definitely curious about the getting a chiller. Ordered on a Monday and got it on a Thursday, so they ship very fast.

Liam McCormickJune 2024Zenwave Ice Pod Portable Cold Plunge
Verified buyer

Love it

Got this ice bath about 3 weeks ago and my BF and I love it! It has a ton of room and was easy to set up. I was scared it won't fit my boyfriend (who is 6f4) and he has lots of room. Even my cool cat seemed interested while we were setting it up lol

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We Love Our Sauna

We love our Sauna. It is beautiful! Delivery went smoothly and it was well packaged and of high quality. We are in our 60's and found it very easy to assemble. We would highly recommend.

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Verified buyer

Have had it about a month now, works wonderfully. Plunge Junkies helped me find all the parts I needed to hook it up to my trough and some tips on how to insulate it better. Thank you for your help!

Verified buyer

Got quick answers and I liked how Sara was actually helpful instead of just pushing products. Gave her my budget and she laid out the options and pricing. Thanks

Verified buyer

works great

I heard good things about the Penguin chiller and this kit was super simple to connect to my 500. I emailed them at like 10 PM and got an answer in less than 10 minutes so had to to leave a good review for that.

Verified buyer

Love it! <3

Love my chiller and I really appreciate the help ya’ll provided. I wanted to build my own DIY ice bath because I’m tired of making ice every night. I had absolutely no idea how to set hook this up to my stock tank after buying it and they helped me with every step from sourcing adapters to drilling the holes. They even emailed me a hand drawn diagram lol. Thank you again for all the help, I love my new ice bath setup!

Verified buyer

1/2 HP Penguin Chiller

I received my chiller on time and the set up was easy. I will say that Plunge Junkies answered all my questions quickly---until I purchased the unit--then crickets. So I would say I am not sure how any follow up will go. But for now allmis good.

Charlie DimockMay 2024Penguin Chillers 1 2 HP Water Chiller
Verified buyer

1/2HP Penguin Chiller

Fantastic unit. Upgraded from a 1/3hp aqua to this for my 100 gallon stock tank and couldn't be happier. Easily hits my desired temp of 45 and might start plunging at 40 now cause, hell why not? Ya'll need hats or shirts cause I freaking love your website name.

Verified buyer

Grateful

I was looking at another chiller that is much for expensive (like $1000 more) on this site and they convinced me this one was better suited for me needs. They could have made more money but put me above the paycheck. I've very grateful for that! Thank you! I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm not very DIY type of girl and it was easy to hooked up to my tub. It also shipped WAY faster than I expected. Thank you again! :)

Verified buyer

Pleasantly surprised with Plunge Junkies. I called them I actually got a live person. Asked a question in their chat after my order and again got a live person and an immediate response. Order and delivery of the chiller was quick and problem-free. Thanks!

Alexander P.April 2024Penguin Chillers Cold Therapy Chiller
Verified buyer

Perfect

These guys are awesome! They answered all my questions quickly and even helped match me with a pump for my setup. Shipping was also much faster than I expected. As for the chiller, this is my second one (upgrading from a 1/3hp active aqua). Needed a little more power and have heard great things about penguin. Been running it for 3 weeks now and am beyond happy with my purchase.

Verified buyer

Absolute Workhorse!

Been plunging in my little Rubbermaid tub for about a year and was so tired of dealing with ice. With the warmer weather coming up I needed a chiller. A lot of places to buy chillers online, decided to buy it here because they actually responded to my questions right away and I was extremely satisfied with the help they provided. Great customer service, and got it within a week. When I get the funds I’m going to buy my Ice Barrel here. The chiller works wonderfully, was easy to set up, and keeps my tub at my desired temp of 45F without a sweat.

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Verified buyer

Awesome Chiller!

This is my first water chiller and the team here at Plunge Junkies made choosing the right now easy. I gave them a bunch of information about what I wanted to do and the temperatures I wanted to achieve and they matched me up with this chiller. I plunge at 45 degrees F and this chiller does that with ease. My tub is well insulated and is also outside in full sun down here in Georgia. Shipping was fast, got it in about week after ordering.

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