Harvia KIP60B 6 kW (KIP with built-in controls) review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 8, 2026 · 
Scores 9.25/10, tied for 2nd of the 12 sauna heaters we track. At $1,195 it is the cheapest of the 12 sauna heaters, against the category median of $2,001.50. Harvia says it heats up in 60 minutes, which is level with the 60-minute median of the 6 sauna heaters that state one.
A tight budget: $1,195, the cheapest of the 12 sauna heaters
You might send it back: returns carry a restocking fee of at least 25%, while 4 of the 12 sauna heaters charge none
- Price
- $1,195
- Heat
- Electric sauna heater, wall-mounted, dry or wet (water on stones allowed); stainless steel, double-wall casing, stone guard
- Seats
- Not stated
- Max temp
- Not stated
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Returns
- 30 days
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · source under each valueHeat and power
Build
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
2 years from the manufacturer; a third year if registered on harvia.com within 30 days of purchase; stones not covered (per the Topture product page).
Topture: request within 30 days of delivery, written RA only; restocking fee of at least 25%; buyer pays return shipping and the original freight; 2–5% card processing fee not refunded.
Topture: free shipping on orders over $200 to the 48 contiguous states; Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and others not at standard rates; ships in 2–7 business days when in stock.
Warranty: 2 years from the manufacturer; a third year if registered on harvia.com within 30 days of purchase; stones not covered (per the Topture product page). Returns: Topture: request within 30 days of delivery, written RA only; restocking fee of at least 25%; buyer pays return shipping and the original freight; 2–5% card processing fee not refunded. Shipping: Topture: free shipping on orders over $200 to the 48 contiguous states; Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and others not at standard rates; ships in 2–7 business days when in stock. Source: harvia.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Source: harvia.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Compared with similar sauna heaters
All 12 sauna heaters →| Model | Price | Heat | Seats | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvia KIP60B 6 kW (KIP with built-in controls)THIS MODEL | $1,195 | Electric sauna heater, wall-mounted, dry or wet (water on stones allowed); stainless steel, double-wall casing, stone guard | — | 2 years | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Harvia Cilindro Half PC80E 8 kW | $1,270 | Electric sauna heater, floor-standing column, dry or wet (water on stones allowed); stainless steel, partly open at the front | — | 2 years | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| HUUM DROP 6 kW | $1,506 | Electric sauna heater, wall-mounted, dry or wet (water on stones allowed); stainless steel, open drop-shaped stone basket | — | 3 years | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Harvia Spirit SP60E 6 kW | $1,715 | Electric sauna heater, wall-mounted, dry or wet (water on stones allowed); black steel casing, curved stone guard | — | 2 years | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| Scandia Ultra Electric Medium 6 kW | $1,825 | Electric sauna heater, wall-mounted, dry or wet (tray protects the elements from water thrown on the stones); 22 ga stainless steel | — | 10 years | 9/10 | See specs → |