Narvi
Narvi NS Mini sauna heater
Narvi makes the NS Mini in 2 sizes, from 3 to 3.6 kW, for saunas of 71 ft³ to 141 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 18, 2026
Output
3–3.6 kW
Rooms
71 ft³–141 ft³
Stones
44 lb
Sizes
2
Which size fits your sauna?
Your room's effective volume
88 ft³
Best fit: 3 kW
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS Mini 3 kW | 3 kW | 71 ft³–106 ft³ | 44 lb | 45–60 min | $0.66 |
| NS Mini 3.6 kW | 3.6 kW | 71 ft³–141 ft³ | 44 lb | 35–50 min | $0.71 |
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
| Output | three-phase 400 V (per phase) | single-phase 230 V |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 4.3 A | 13 A |
| 3.6 kW | 5.2 A | 15.7 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
Prices and availability come from the shop or maker and change; their page is what counts. Shop offers are added as retailers join.
Sources
- narvi.fi/en/product/narvi-ns-mini/maker · read 2026-10-18
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Questions and answers
What size sauna does the Narvi NS Mini heat?
Narvi rates the sizes for these rooms: NS Mini 3 kW 71 ft³–106 ft³; NS Mini 3.6 kW 71 ft³–141 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 Narvi NS Mini need?
It depends on the size and your supply: NS Mini 3 kW: 3~ 400 V: 4.3 A, 1~ 230 V: 13 A; NS Mini 3.6 kW: 3~ 400 V: 5.2 A, 1~ 230 V: 15.7 A. A licensed electrician sizes the circuit from the heater's manual and local rules.
How long does the Narvi NS Mini take to heat up?
In a well-insulated indoor room at the middle of each size's range, our heat model gives: NS Mini 3 kW 45–60 min; NS Mini 3.6 kW 35–50 min to reach 176 °F. Outdoor saunas, glass and cold weather take longer.
How many stones does the Narvi NS Mini take?
As stated by Narvi: NS Mini 3 kW 44 lb; NS Mini 3.6 kW 44 lb. Use the stone size the manual specifies and re-stack the stones at least once a year, replacing crumbled ones.