Are you considering which sauna stove should heat up your brand new sauna? Nowadays the most important element of the sauna has so many options that it can become a real headache to choose the right one. Let‘s start by analyzing these stove options that can confirm everyone’s needs.
Wood burning sauna heaters
We offer some great options of wood burning heaters, which would make a sauna complete masterpiece. You can always choose two options – loading the logs from the inside or the outside, and additionally to make sauna more complete – you can create a steam effect, it is possible by adding water tank on wood-burning heaters. Considering which type of the stove to choose you to have to keep in mind that wood burning stoves do not need electricity, but there is a hook: you need to install a chimney, also there is another struggle of complete controlling the temperature in the sauna.
Harvia 20 PRO – this Harvia stove model is designed for saunas from 8 to 20 m3. Thanks to the large stone compartment of the stove, the steam is pleasant and tender touches the skin. This sauna stove has everything you may need – ergonomic design and durable materials. The fire glowing behind the cast-iron-framed glass door creates an authentic atmosphere of the sauna. Materials used for this stove guarantees long-lasting friendship air-flow spoiler is made of stainless steel, it also features adjustable legs to ease installation and in order to help in adjusting the height of the smoke outlet.
Technical information:
Harvia 20 PRO
| Sauna room min. m3 | 8 |
| Sauna room max. m3 | 20 |
| Output kW | 24,1 |
| Stone capacity max. kg | 40 |
| Dimensions width cm | 43 |
| Dimensions depth cm | 51 |
| Dimensions height cm | 76 |
Harvia 20 SL – The SL models are designed for people who want to conveniently heat their sauna from another room or outside the building. Harvia 20 SL is a powerful classical stove with a heat exchanger for saunas which size varies from 8 – 20 m3 . Stove heats up quickly and maintains efficient air circulation. The adjustable legs in 20-series make it easy to install the stove in a straight position despite floor inclination. It is possible to connect a water heater mounted on the chimney. All Harvia stoves for through-the-wall heating and boiler models are equipped with a glass door to give that special atmosphere to your sauna.
Technical information:
Harvia 20 SL
| Output kW | 24,1 |
| Dimensions depth cm | 51 +22 |
| Dimensions width cm | 43 |
| Dimensions height cm | 76 |
| Sauna room min. m3 | 8 |
| Sauna room max. m3 | 20 |
| Stone capacity max. kg | 40 |
Harvia M3 – classic and stylish M series design stove is meant to be paired with small wood-heated sauna which size varies from 6 to 13 m3. This heater also comes with the glass door for a cozier atmosphere. The glass door opening direction can be changed for more comfortability.
Technical information:
Harvia M3
| Output kW | 16,5 |
| Dimensions depth cm | 45 |
| Dimensions width cm | 39 |
| Dimensions height cm | 71 |
| Sauna room min. m3 | 6 |
| Sauna room max. m3 | 13 |
| Stone capacity max. kg | 30 |
| Fire chamber cover mm | 5 |
| Diameter of smoke outlet mm | 115 |
Harvia M3 SL – its Harvia M3 series version, which is distinguished by the fact that the oven is on the other side of the wall too, as other SL series. This sauna stove is designed for those sauna lovers, who wants to heat their sauna from other room or even the outside of the sauna. Just like Harvia M3, M3 SL model is the best option for 6 to 13 m3 size saunas.
Technical information:
Harvia M3 SL
| Output kW | 16,5 |
| Dimensions depth cm | 43 + 22 |
| Dimensions width cm | 39 |
| Dimensions height cm | 71 |
| Sauna room min. m3 | 6 |
| Sauna room max. m3 | 13 |
| Sauna min. height | 190 |
| Stone capacity max. kg | 30 |
| Fire chamber cover mm | 5 |
| Diameter of smoke outlet mm | 115 |
Harvia electric sauna heaters
Electric heaters are a better options for those who want a cleaner sauna environment and faster heating of the sauna than a wood burning heater. Electric heaters may be also equipped with the control unit, which is the perfect solution if you want an easy operation of the heater from the outside of the sauna room. It takes a sauna to the next level, isn’t?
Harvia Vega – this stainless steel stove maintain the timeless look of the sauna. It is an extremely easy-to-use stove which will heat up your sauna effectively for a long time. This sauna stove can be mounted low on the sauna wall, ensuring that the lower benches also get plenty of steam and you can feel the steamy touch from your feet. The output can vary from 4,5 kW to 9,0 kW based on your sauna size, so this stove will take care of any sauna, from the smallest one to the biggest.
Technical information:
Harvia Vega
| Output kW | 4,5 | 6,0 | 8,0 | 9,0 |
| Dimensions depth cm | 31 | |||
| Dimensions width cm | 48 | |||
| Dimensions height cm | 54 | |||
| Sauna room min. m3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Sauna room max. m3 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| Sauna min. height | 190 | |||
| Stone capacity max. kg | 20 | |||
| Supply voltage 3-phase | 400 V 3N | |||
| Connecting cable mm2 | 5 x 1,5 | 5 x 2,5 | ||
| Fuse A | 3 x 10 | 3 x 16 |
Cilindro – well designed, space efficient Harvia Cilindro stove is most suitable for the large saunas, or saunas with the glass surfaces, which needs more heating power. It can hold up to 120 kg of stones (six times more than a Vega model!), which guarantees two options of steaming – gentle and humid or sharp and hot steam – depending on where you throw the water. The huge surface for the steaming stones guarantees that the stove will meet your highest expectations.
Technical information:
Cilindro
| Output kW | 10,80 |
| Dimensions depth cm | 36,5 |
| Dimensions width cm | 36,5 |
| Dimensions height cm | 107 |
| Sauna room min. m3 | 9 |
| Sauna room max. m3 | 18 |
| Sauna min. height | 190 |
| Stone capacity max. kg | 120 |
| Supply voltage 3-phase | 400 V 3N |
| Connecting cable mm2 | 5 x 2,5 |
| Fuse A | 3 x 16 |
Harvia Legend – it’s an extraordinary looking heater, which guarantees the most efficient heat supply for your sauna. A huge amount of stones capacity lets enjoy the maximum experience of heat and humidity. Since Harvia Legend has an open structure for stones, you can throw water on the surface of the entire stone, heater creates enough heat and humidity even throwing water on stones at a lower temperature. This model heater has two power options available: 11 kW or even more powerful 16.5 kW. Harvia Legend would not let down bigger saunas owners.
Technical information:
Harvia Legend
| Output kW | 11 | 16,5 |
| Dimensions diameter cm | 53 | 60 |
| Dimensions height cm | 74 | 83 |
| Sauna room min. m3 | 9 | 16 |
| Sauna room max. m3 | 20 | 35 |
| Sauna min. height | 190 | 210 |
| Stone capacity max. kg | 120 | 220 |
All Harvia heaters have a CE marking, which is mandatory in all countries on the European economic area, in addition to CE requirements, Germany has national requirements (BImSchV), and therefore, there is a special collection to comply this marking. So, you can be sure that you choose high-quality production. However, before ordering a sauna, you should know all the local requirements and have the permissions if necessary in your areas.
Let’s sum up everything:
| Heater model | 20 Pro | 20 SL | M3 | M3 SL | Vega | Cilindro | Legend |
| Heater type | Wood burning | Wood burning | Wood burning | Wood burning | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Room size | 8-20 m3 | 8-20 m3 | 6-13 m3 | 6-13 m3 | 3-14 m3 | 9-18 m3 | 9-35 m3 |
| Output kW | 24,1 | 24,1 | 16,5 | 16,5 | 4,5-9 | 10,80 | 11-16,5 |
| Stone capacity max kg. | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 120 | 220 |
As with any purchase-related to your sauna, take time to consider one of the most important parts of the sauna. Choose wisely!
