This is a superb price for a true top-of-the-line steam generator. It is relatively 'easy' to install. but I don't want to mislead: converting or building a steam shower is not a simple, weekend project. Unless you are a serious DIYer, you'll need several trades and you should figure this all in at the front of your project. In my case, I threw out a hopeless, prefab Chinese-made steamshower unit from our guest bath (obtained from a local supply house.) This generator went as a retrofit into our master bath shower to turn it into a true steam shower. And it's awesome. You'll need a 40A 208V GFI circuit, you have to run a steam line and 1/2" pan drain, mount the unit, core holes for the controller and steam head, slope the ceiling (to avoid drips) and glass-in or seal the entire shower. So you may need an electrician, plumber, carpenter, tiler, glazer etc. Get a general with experience doing bathrooms. Be cautious when comparing this to generic-label steam generators - the price may be appealing but these are usually unserviceable, typically don't have stainless tanks like the Thermasol so they rot and leak after a few years, fittings may not be US standard making installation difficult. If you can't find a UL rating or manufuacturer to support it my advice is to pass. You really can't beat the value on this unit. Don't forget to order a control unit which doesn't come with the generator.