Harvia
Harvia Virta sauna heater
Harvia makes the Virta in 3 sizes, from 6 to 9 kW, for saunas of 177 ft³ to 494 ft³. Slide to your room size to see which one fits, how fast it heats and what it needs from your fuse box.
Updated Oct 17, 2026
Output
6–9 kW
Rooms
177 ft³–494 ft³
Stones
110 lb
Sizes
3
Which size fits your sauna?
Your room's effective volume
304 ft³
Best fit: HL80E
Work out your effective volumeEffective volume = inside volume, plus 1.2 m³ for every m² of glass, tile or stone; × 1.5 for solid log walls (Harvia's rule, used by most planners).
Sizes and specifications
| Model | Output | Room range | Stones | Heat-up | Per session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virta HL60E | 6 kW | 177 ft³–293 ft³ | 110 lb | 40–55 min | $1.10 |
| Virta HL80E | 8 kW | 177 ft³–431 ft³ | 110 lb | 30–40 min | $1.29 |
| Virta HL90E | 9 kW | 177 ft³–494 ft³ | 110 lb | 25–35 min | $1.37 |
Heat-up and cost are our heat model's estimate for each size in a room at the middle of its range: indoor, insulated walls, 68 °F around the sauna, heated to 176 °F, one hour of bathing, electricity at $0.18/kWh (United States average).
Electrical connection
| Model | Supply | Current | Fuse / breaker | Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virta HL60E | 1~ 240 V | 25 A | – | – |
| Virta HL80E | 1~ 240 V | 33.4 A | – | – |
| Virta HL90E | 1~ 240 V | 37.5 A | – | – |
Current is computed from the output; fuse and cable are shown where the maker or dealer states them. A licensed electrician sizes and installs the circuit following the heater's manual and local rules.
Where to see it
- Virta HL60E$2,017 at topture.com (2026-10-17)
- Virta HL80E$2,080 at topture.com (2026-10-17)
- Virta HL90E$2,143 at topture.com (2026-10-17)
Prices and availability come from the shop or maker and change; their page is what counts. Shop offers are added as retailers join.
Sources
- topture.com/products/harvia-virta-6kw-electric-sauna-heater-hl60edealer · read 2026-10-17
- topture.com/products/harvia-virta-8kw-electric-sauna-heater-hl80edealer · read 2026-10-17
- topture.com/products/harvia-virta-9kw-electric-sauna-heater-hl90edealer · read 2026-10-17
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Questions and answers
What size sauna does the Harvia Virta heat?
Harvia rates the sizes for these rooms: Virta HL60E 177 ft³–293 ft³; Virta HL80E 177 ft³–431 ft³; Virta HL90E 177 ft³–494 ft³. Use your room's effective volume: add 1.2 m³ for every m² of glass, tile or stone, and multiply by 1.5 for solid log walls.
What fuse or breaker does the Harvia Virta need?
It depends on the size and your supply: Virta HL60E: 1~ 240 V: 25 A; Virta HL80E: 1~ 240 V: 33.4 A; Virta HL90E: 1~ 240 V: 37.5 A. A licensed electrician sizes the circuit from the heater's manual and local rules.
How long does the Harvia Virta take to heat up?
In a well-insulated indoor room at the middle of each size's range, our heat model gives: Virta HL60E 40–55 min; Virta HL80E 30–40 min; Virta HL90E 25–35 min to reach 176 °F. Outdoor saunas, glass and cold weather take longer.
How many stones does the Harvia Virta take?
As stated by Harvia: Virta HL60E 110 lb; Virta HL80E 110 lb; Virta HL90E 110 lb. Use the stone size the manual specifies and re-stack the stones at least once a year, replacing crumbled ones.