COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF

ELECTRIC HARVIA SAUNA HEATERS

Choosing the right heater for your home sauna is crucial to the interior and atmosphere of the sauna. From soothing and relaxing tired muscles and relieving mental fatigue to improving circulation and helping the heart, an electric sauna with a Harvia sauna heater is a great investment.

The Harvia brand produces a range of saunas and sauna products - namely, sauna heaters -  for both commercial and home use. The power of the electric heater depends on the interior materials used and the size of the sauna. So, when purchasing an electric Harvia sauna heater, you must consider the size and whether you want digital or automation control.

In this guide, we’ll conduct a comprehensive review of electric Harvia sauna heaters to help you understand the differences between each model so you can choose the ideal one for your home.

Why Opt for a Harvia Sauna Heater?

With so many electric sauna heaters in the market, you may wonder why you should choose the Harvia brand. Well, Harvia sauna heaters have been in production for the past sixty years. They combine modern design, old sauna traditions, and state-of-the-art production materials. Their heaters are some of the most affordable and of exceptional quality. This affordability is due to their streamlined production, which they have perfected through decades of experience.

The Harvia brand has been well-renowned in the industry for years. It has made a name for itself as one of the leading manufacturers of reliable and durable electric sauna heaters. They offer a no-worry warranty, and if the unit faces issues, the situation is handled quickly. In addition, the efficient use of these heaters is part of the brand’s concept, which includes environmental conservation.

Harvia Sauna Heater: The KIP Models

The Harvia KIP electric sauna heater is a conventional wall-mounted sauna heater with built-in controls. It is engineered with stainless steel inside and out, with the exterior polished for extra aesthetic beauty. The Harvia KIP electric heater has a protective stone guard with a massive stone cavity for maximum heat generation. It also has a dual-wall construction allowing the inside to remain cool to the touch.

You can control the temperature with the left dial controls and the right dials to turn the control on or off, along with a delay timer. This implies that you can set your Harvia Electric Sauna Heater to turn on for up to eight hours after setting it. It’ll automatically turn off after an hour of operation.

You can get a Harvia KIP with Xenio Control for WiFi connectivity. This allows you to enjoy wireless functions using the MyHarvia mobile application, such as pre-heating your sauna before you even arrive home from work. The WiFi connectivity allows for various installation options that you can easily install later to replace the old control panel.  

Advantages & Benefits of the Harvia KIP

• Wall-mounted

• Industrial grade stainless steel construction with serviceable heating elements

• Built-in controls

• Direct rock-to-heating element contact

• WiFi capabilities

• 5-year warranty on all sauna heater components (for residential use)

Sizing and kW Options

• Ideal for saunas sized: 10ft3 - 20ft3 (for the 4.5kW) to 26ft3 - 45ft3  (for the 8kW)

• Kilowatt rating of 4.5kW - 8kW

• Electric primary fuel

• 240V

• 40 lbs heater weight

Harvia Sauna Heater: The Wall Heater

Harvia “The Wall” Electric Heater is a sleek, conventional wall-mounted sauna heater with built-in, top-side controls. The wall is stylish, user-friendly, and compact, making it ideal for medium-sized sauna rooms. The heater is elegantly designed with black or classic stainless steel, highlighting seamless illuminated operating switches.

It also comes with a large stone cavity for maximum heat emission with a dual wall that allows the inside to remain cool to the touch. The walls have a backlit light for practical use and highlight its stylish modern design. Its smart, solid structure and top-quality materials guarantee a long service life. In addition, the wall heater from Harvia is constructed with extra-long heating elements ensuring longevity and seamless heat transfer to the sauna room and heating stones.

Advantages & Benefits

• It comes in classic stainless steel or all-black

• Comes with separate control unit as well as built-in controls

• Has a power output ranging from 6-8kW

• The heater can fit into compact spaces

• Works with nearly all sauna types

• Strong and durable components

• Designed to withstand efficient and prolonged heating

• Easy and quick installation (manual here)

• 5-year warranty on all sauna heater components (for residential use)

Sizing Options

• Ideal for saunas sized: 16ft3 (for the 6kW) up to 45ft3  (for the 8kW)

• Heater dimensions (HxWxD) in inches 24 x 17 x 10.24 (610mm x 430mm x 260mm)

Harvia Sauna Heater: Cilindro

The Cilindro Harvia Sauna Heater is a towering sauna stove that offers the traditional sauna experience for larger sauna rooms. With its huge stone amounts, it produces high temperatures and ample steam. You’ll only have to pour a small amount of water over the stones to create an exhilarating boost in humidity or simply throw a ladle full of water at the side of the stone towers to provide a substantial steam burst that’ll engulf the entire sauna room. It also comes with a casing partially open at the front, allowing bathers to enjoy the perks of a large stone surface.

Advantages & Benefits

• Has a massive size and stone quantity - great for large saunas in commercial environments like spas, fitness centers and hotels.

• Users can adjust between the gentle and powerful steam by pouring water on the top or in the middle of the massive stone pillar

• The pillar form structure provides freedom for sauna design, making the heater easy to embed into the bench

• Place heater in front of a glass wall for an aesthetically-appealing display

• Stainless steel exterior

• Available with Wifi Control using digital Harvia Xenio control panel

• It’s important to note that you purchase the stones separately.

Sizing Options

• Ideal for large-size saunas: 26 - 46 ft3

• Power ranges from 9-10.5kW

Harvia Sauna Heater: Club 12.5kW Electric Heater with Digital Control

Echoing the company’s long-lived Finnish background, the Harvia Club 12.5kW electric sauna provides a heavy-duty experience for powerful heat and ample steam for many users throughout the day. The model is designed to offer years of exceptional efficiency, performance, and safety. It also features the latest sauna heater technology, making it ideal for homes, hotels, apartment buildings, day spas, and health clubs.

The Harvia Club 12.5kW combines excellent modern technology with the tradition of Finnish sauna bathing to offer a sauna heater without issues. It comes with a large rock capacity directly contacting the heating elements, ensuring an even and consistent heat flow. Made of durable and corrosion-resistant stainless steel components, the model is designed for years of maintenance-free and safe operation.

Control Requirements

You can control the Harvia Club 12.5kW with the Harvia Cx45 digital control that adds convenience and luxury to your sauna room. The digital control has an elegant touchscreen design making them ideal for flush or surface-mounting to adjust for room lighting, temperature, and duration. The control also comes with a contractor box.

Moreover, you can control the Harvia Club Series 12.5kW Eelctric Sauna Heater with the Harvia Xenio WiFi remote control panel. You can connect the control panel to a wireless LAN to enjoy the wireless functions using the MyHarvia mobile app. This can also be used as a replacement panel to offer WiFi on an existing but compatible control system or for new installations. It’s important to note that these control systems are sold separately.

Advantages & Benefits

• Deluxe stainless interior & exterior

• Optional 24-hour time clock

• Multi-layer design for cooler surface temperature and increased safety

• Rocks are in direct content with the electrical elements to filter extreme heat

• ULT tested and listed, and ETL certified

  
  

Sizing Options

• The Harvia Club 12.5kW sauna heater is ideal for very large sizes (Can heat 500-750 cubic feet)

• The sauna stones require a minimum of 132lbs of stones (equivalent to 3 boxes of AC3000)

• Kilowatt rating of 12.5kW

• Amperage of 240V

• The heater weighs 60 lbs

Summary of Electric Harvia Sauna Heaters

Harvia is one of the leading producers of durable and reliable electric sauna heaters. Browse our collection of Electric Harvia Sauna Heaters to find out more about each model. And if you need more information or clarification, you can always reach out to our experienced support team for personalized assistance. They know everything there is about saunas and sauna heaters, so they’re sure to be able to answer any questions.