Harvia KIP B Sauna Heater (Dial Control)
Harvia KIP B Sauna Heater (Dial Control)
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Description
The Harvia KIP Electric Sauna Heater is Harvia's classic Finnish wall-mounted sauna heater, available in three kilowatt sizes (4.5 kW, 6 kW, 8 kW) to fit residential sauna cabins from small two-person rooms up to large family installations. Tall, narrow stainless steel profile with a generous stone column on top, an integrated dial control panel (no external controller required), and a 1–8 hour programmable timer with 8-hour pre-set. Use the size selector above to pick the kW that matches your sauna cabin volume.
Pick the Right kW for Your Cabin
Each KIP size is rated for a specific sauna cabin interior volume. Calculate your cabin volume as interior length × width × height. If the cabin includes a glass door or window, add roughly 25% to the calculated cubic footage to compensate for radiant heat loss.
| Model | Best For | Cabin Volume | Amperage | Wire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIP 4.5 kW | Small, well-insulated residential saunas (1–2 person bench) | 100–210 cu ft | 18.8 Amps | 10 Gauge Copper |
| KIP 6 kW | Standard residential 2–4 person sauna cabins | 170–300 cu ft | 25 Amps | 10 Gauge Copper |
| KIP 8 kW | Large residential / family-size sauna cabins (4+ person) | 250–425 cu ft | 33 Amps | 8 Gauge Copper |
Key Features
- Tall, narrow stainless steel column, saves wall space in tight sauna footprints while delivering an authentic Finnish stone-bed löyly.
- Integrated dial control with 1–8 hour programmable timer and 8-hour pre-set delay, no external controller required.
- Compact heater dimensions of 11"D x 16"W x 24"H, same physical shell across all three kW sizes.
- 240V single-phase residential power on every model.
- Generous stone column sized to hold one 44 lb (20 kg) box of AC3000 sauna stones.
- UL Listed, meets U.S. safety standards for residential sauna heater installation.
- Backed by Harvia's 2-year residential limited warranty.
What's Included
Each kW size is offered in two package configurations. Pick the size from the selector above, then the package on the child product page.
| Package | Includes |
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| Heater Only |
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| Heater + Stones |
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Sauna Stones
Every KIP "Heater + Stones" package ships with one box of Harvia AC3000 standard sauna stones, olivine diabase, 5–10 cm size grade, 20 kg (44 lb) per box. AC3000 is the correct stone size for the KIP stone column. The smaller 5–10 cm size grade is preferred for the KIP's open-top stone bed because it packs more densely than the larger 10–15 cm AC3020 grade, giving you more thermal mass and more even löyly when water hits the stones. If you prefer to source stones locally, pick the "Heater Only" package; we also stock the stones separately.
Installation & Electrical Requirements
Every KIP requires a dedicated 240V 1-Phase circuit wired by a licensed electrician. Required amperage and wire gauge varies by kW, see the table at the top of this page. The KIP is UL Listed and must be installed per the included manual, local electrical code, and any applicable AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) inspection. Consult the PDF installation manual below before framing-in the cabin.
Installation Manual
Click Here to Download the Harvia KIP Installation Manual
About the Harvia KIP Family
The Harvia KIP is the most popular Finnish wall-mounted sauna heater on the U.S. market, a tall, narrow stainless steel column with a generous stone bed on top, an integrated dial-and-timer control panel built into the side of the heater, and decades of field-proven reliability behind it. KIP has been the simplest, most affordable way to add a true Finnish-style electric sauna heater to a residential build for years.
The dial-control KIP shown here is the no-frills mechanical version: turn the dial, the sauna heats up. If you want digital scheduling, remote start, or WiFi/MyHarvia app control, look at the Harvia KIP Xenio Digital family instead, same heater body, paired with an external Xenio CX170 power unit.
Why Buy From Finnish Sauna Builders
As an authorized Harvia dealer, Finnish Sauna Builders sources every heater direct from Harvia US (Lewisburg, WV) with full factory warranty and dealer technical support. Free shipping on all Harvia heaters; white-glove install coordination available nationwide. Our sauna specialists help size the right kW for your cabin and answer install questions before the order ships.
Warranty & Support
The Harvia KIP carries Harvia's standard 2-year residential limited warranty. Finnish Sauna Builders handles all warranty claims direct, no third-party return desk.