Harvia Electric Heater
Harvia KIP80W 8kW Electric Sauna Heater
Harvia makes this Finnish wall-mounted 8kW heater with a stainless steel casing and roughly 50 lbs of stone capacity, and rates it for sauna rooms of 250–425 cubic feet. It pairs with Harvia's Xenio digital wall control (sold separately).
- Electric
- 240V Hardwired
$1,05400
34% below the median for heaters & stoves.
We may earn a commission when you buy through this link, and you pay the same price. Price as recorded in our catalogue on Oct 5, 2026.
Good to know: Requires 240V dedicated circuit (33.3A single-phase); Xenio control panel and stones sold separately
- heater
- 8kW
- hardwired circuit
- 240V
Harvia KIP80W 8kW Electric Sauna Heater in the wild. Harvia photography.
By the numbers
Price in context
Where it sits among the 9 heaters & stoves we list
At $1,054, the Harvia KIP80W 8kW Electric Sauna Heater starts 34% below the median for heaters & stoves. The cheapest is the Nootka Saunas Smart Controller at $675, and the dearest the HUUM DROP 6 6.0kW Sauna Heater Package at $3,150.
What it costs to run
Electricity for an 8 kW heater
- Per session
- 38¢
- Per month
- $8.34
- Per year
- $100
Sessions of 30 minutes at 16¢ a kWh, with the heater cycling as it holds temperature. 16¢ is the US average. Work it out for your own numbers.
The room it heats
Sized for about 310 to 380 cubic feet
That’s a room roughly 7 feet on each side for this 8 kW heater. Glass or a cold climate calls for a bigger one.
Check the maker’s own room rating before you buy. Size a heater for your room.
What to know before you buy
Electric, 240V hardwired. These decide whether it suits your space and your electrical panel.
- ElectricAn electric heater holds a steady temperature on its thermostat and needs no chimney. Many models add app or timer control.
- 240V HardwiredA hardwired model needs a dedicated 240V circuit installed by an electrician. Build roughly $600–$2,500 into your total budget for it.
Specifications
From Harvia’s own listing, checked when the page was written.
| Brand | Harvia |
|---|---|
| Model | Harvia KIP80W 8kW Electric Sauna Heater |
| Type | Electric Heater |
| Heater | 8 kW |
| Heat | Electric |
| Power | 240V Hardwired |
| Materials | Electric, 240V hardwired |
| List price | $1,054.00 |
| Where to buy | Harvia |
| Price recorded | Oct 5, 2026 |
How it compares
The Harvia KIP80W 8kW Electric Sauna Heater beside the 3 closest models in our heaters & stoves.
| Product | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,054.00 | $2,100.00 | $1,270.00 | $3,150.00 |
| Heater | 8 kW | 7.5 kW | 8 kW | 6 kW |
| Heat | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 240V Hardwired | 240V Hardwired | 240V Hardwired | 240V Hardwired |
| Links | Buy | See it | See it | See it |
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