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Harvia KIP Electric Sauna Heater (4.5–8 kW)

Wall-mounted, with built-in controls.

Fits rooms 100–210 cu ft (2.8–6 m³), by Harvia’s rating Glass or stone walls? Use the Heater Finder

240 V · single-phase · 18.8 A · breaker 30 A · 10 AWG (per manufacturer manual)

Built-in controls, no separate control needed

Choose a version 4.5 kW · Built-in controls

4.5 kW Rooms 100–210 cu ft 6 kW Rooms 170–300 cu ft 6 kW · Black Rooms 170–300 cu ft 8 kW Rooms 250–425 cu ft 8 kW · Black Rooms 250–425 cu ft

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About the Harvia KIP

The Harvia KIP electric sauna heater is the straightforward choice: hang it on the wall, wire it in, add stones and you're done. The thermostat and timer sit right on the heater, with a 1-hour run time and a delayed start of up to 8 hours so the room can be hot when you get home. A stone guard wraps the 20 kg of stones, and the double-wall casing helps keep the outside cooler.

Harvia rates the 4.5 kW for 100–210 cu ft (2.8–6 m³), the 6 kW for 170–300 cu ft and the 8 kW for 250–425 cu ft. That covers most small and mid-size home saunas, including indoor kits and compact barrels. At about 41 cm wide, 28 cm deep and 60 cm tall (16 × 11 × 24 in), it keeps the floor clear for benches.

The KIP is hard-wired at 240 V single-phase: 30 A for the 4.5 and 6 kW, 40 A for the 8 kW. Harvia specifies a minimum room height of 78 in (1,980 mm) in Canada and at least 75–125 mm (3–5 in) to the adjacent walls, depending on the model. A licensed electrician should confirm wire size for your run.

Sizes compared

Every Harvia KIP size side by side. Pick one to see its full specifications and add-ons.

Harvia KIP Electric Sauna Heater: sizes compared
Size	Output	Room size	Stones	Power	Price (CAD)
4.5 kW · Built-in controls	4.5 kW	100–210 cu ft (2.8–6 m³)	20 kg	240 V · 18.8 A	$1,416.00
6 kW · Built-in controls	6 kW	170–300 cu ft (4.8–8.5 m³)	20 kg	240 V · 25 A	$1,465.00
6 kW · Built-in controls · Black	6 kW	170–300 cu ft (4.8–8.5 m³)	20 kg	240 V · 25 A	$1,534.00
8 kW · Built-in controls	8 kW	250–425 cu ft (7.1–12 m³)	20 kg	240 V · 33.3 A	$1,542.00
8 kW · Built-in controls · Black	8 kW	250–425 cu ft (7.1–12 m³)	20 kg	240 V · 33.3 A	$1,610.00

Room sizes are the manufacturer’s ratings; glass, stone or log walls need more power, so check with the Heater Finder. Prices in CAD, before tax.

Specifications

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Harvia KIP Electric Sauna Heater, 4.5 kW · Built-in controls: specifications
Room size	100–210 cu ft (2.8–6 m³) Harvia’s rating. Glass, stone or log walls need a bigger heater, so use the Heater Finder.
Heat output	4.5 kW
Electrical	240 V · single-phase · 18.8 A
Breaker and wire	30 A breaker · 10 AWG copper wire Per the manufacturer’s manual. Your electrician confirms both.
Control	Built-in controls on the heater
Stones	About 20 kg (44 lb) of 5–10 cm stones, sold separately
Dimensions	410 × 280 × 600 mm (W × D × H) 16.1 × 11 × 23.6 in (W × D × H)
Weight	13.6 kg (30 lb)
Clearances	Adjacent walls 75 mm (3 in) Minimum distances to combustible surfaces, per the manufacturer.
Mounting	Wall
Model code	JC45B2401
Good to know	Harvia calls for 8/2 wire instead of 10/2 on runs longer than about 90 ft.
Warranty	2 years for residential use, or 3 years if you register the heater with Harvia within 30 days of purchase.
Certification	UL/cUL Listed (USA & Canada, UL 875)
Made in	Finland

Harvia KIP Electric Sauna Heater, 6 kW · Built-in controls: specifications
Room size	170–300 cu ft (4.8–8.5 m³) Harvia’s rating. Glass, stone or log walls need a bigger heater, so use the Heater Finder.
Heat output	6 kW
Electrical	240 V · single-phase · 25 A
Breaker and wire	30 A breaker · 10 AWG copper wire Per the manufacturer’s manual. Your electrician confirms both.
Control	Built-in controls on the heater
Stones	About 20 kg (44 lb) of 5–10 cm stones, sold separately
Dimensions	410 × 280 × 600 mm (W × D × H) 16.1 × 11 × 23.6 in (W × D × H)
Weight	14 kg (31 lb)
Clearances	Adjacent walls 100 mm (3.9 in) Minimum distances to combustible surfaces, per the manufacturer.
Mounting	Wall
Model code	JC60B2401
Good to know	Harvia calls for 8/2 wire instead of 10/2 on runs longer than about 90 ft.
Warranty	2 years for residential use, or 3 years if you register the heater with Harvia within 30 days of purchase.
Certification	UL/cUL Listed (USA & Canada, UL 875)
Made in	Finland

Harvia KIP Electric Sauna Heater, 6 kW · Built-in controls · Black: specifications
Room size	170–300 cu ft (4.8–8.5 m³) Harvia’s rating. Glass, stone or log walls need a bigger heater, so use the Heater Finder.
Heat output	6 kW
Electrical	240 V · single-phase · 25 A
Breaker and wire	30 A breaker · 10 AWG copper wire Per the manufacturer’s manual. Your electrician confirms both.
Control	Built-in controls on the heater
Stones	About 20 kg (44 lb) of 5–10 cm stones, sold separately
Dimensions	410 × 280 × 600 mm (W × D × H) 16.1 × 11 × 23.6 in (W × D × H)
Weight	14 kg (31 lb)
Finish	Black
Clearances	Adjacent walls 100 mm (3.9 in) Minimum distances to combustible surfaces, per the manufacturer.
Mounting	Wall
Model code	JC60B2401M
Good to know	Black finish. Harvia calls for 8/2 wire instead of 10/2 on runs longer than about 90 ft.
Warranty	2 years for residential use, or 3 years if you register the heater with Harvia within 30 days of purchase.
Certification	UL/cUL Listed (USA & Canada, UL 875)
Made in	Finland

Harvia KIP Electric Sauna Heater, 8 kW · Built-in controls: specifications
Room size	250–425 cu ft (7.1–12 m³) Harvia’s rating. Glass, stone or log walls need a bigger heater, so use the Heater Finder.
Heat output	8 kW
Electrical	240 V · single-phase · 33.3 A
Breaker and wire	40 A breaker · 8 AWG copper wire Per the manufacturer’s manual. Your electrician confirms both.
Control	Built-in controls on the heater
Stones	About 20 kg (44 lb) of 5–10 cm stones, sold separately
Dimensions	410 × 280 × 600 mm (W × D × H) 16.1 × 11 × 23.6 in (W × D × H)
Weight	14.3 kg (32 lb)
Clearances	Adjacent walls 125 mm (4.9 in) Minimum distances to combustible surfaces, per the manufacturer.
Mounting	Wall
Model code	JC80B2401I
Warranty	2 years for residential use, or 3 years if you register the heater with Harvia within 30 days of purchase.
Certification	UL/cUL Listed (USA & Canada, UL 875)
Made in	Finland

Harvia KIP Electric Sauna Heater, 8 kW · Built-in controls · Black: specifications
Room size	250–425 cu ft (7.1–12 m³) Harvia’s rating. Glass, stone or log walls need a bigger heater, so use the Heater Finder.
Heat output	8 kW
Electrical	240 V · single-phase · 33.3 A
Breaker and wire	40 A breaker · 8 AWG copper wire Per the manufacturer’s manual. Your electrician confirms both.
Control	Built-in controls on the heater
Stones	About 20 kg (44 lb) of 5–10 cm stones, sold separately
Dimensions	410 × 280 × 600 mm (W × D × H) 16.1 × 11 × 23.6 in (W × D × H)
Finish	Black
Clearances	Adjacent walls 125 mm (4.9 in) Minimum distances to combustible surfaces, per the manufacturer.
Mounting	Wall
Model code	JC80B2401IM
Good to know	Black finish.
Warranty	2 years for residential use, or 3 years if you register the heater with Harvia within 30 days of purchase.
Certification	UL/cUL Listed (USA & Canada, UL 875)
Made in	Finland

What you need to install it

Hard-wired to a dedicated double-pole breaker (30 A for 4.5 and 6 kW, 40 A for 8 kW); your electrician confirms breaker and wire size against the manual.
Harvia specifies a minimum room height of 78 in (1,980 mm) in Canada.
Harvia calls for 8/2 wire instead of 10/2 on runs longer than about 90 ft (4.5 and 6 kW).

Control: Built-in controls, so no separate control is needed.

Stones: Holds about 20 kg (44 lb) of 5–10 cm stones. Sold separately.

Wiring and permits

Electric sauna heaters are hard-wired to a dedicated breaker sized in the manual. Have a licensed electrician do the work and get the permit or inspection your province requires. In Ontario that means a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or you in your own home after filing an ESA notification; ask for the ESA Certificate of Acceptance, as your insurer may want it.

Documents

Manuals and spec sheets from Harvia.

User manual PDF · English and French (opens the Harvia document in a new tab)

Documents are hosted by Harvia and can change without notice; your electrician or installer works from the manual that ships with the product. Need a document in another format? Ask us.

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Harvia KIP questions

Do I need to buy a separate control?

No. The KIP has its thermostat, 1-hour timer and delayed start built into the heater. You only need the heater, stones and the electrical hook-up.

Which KIP is right for my room?

Measure length × width × height in feet. The 4.5 kW suits 100–210 cu ft, the 6 kW 170–300 cu ft and the 8 kW 250–425 cu ft. Add about 1.2 m³ (42 cu ft) for each square metre of glass or bare masonry.

What breaker and wire does the KIP need?

240 V single-phase on a double-pole breaker: 30 A with 10/2 copper for the 4.5 and 6 kW, 40 A with 8/2 for the 8 kW. Harvia says not to use a GFCI breaker for the heater.

Is the black version different inside?

Only the finish changes. The black 6 kW and 8 kW have the same ratings, controls and stone capacity as the stainless models.