Harvia The Wall SW80: a slim black 8 kW wall heater for saunas up to 423 cubic feet
The Harvia The Wall SW80 is a black 8 kW electric sauna heater for rooms from 176 to 423 cubic feet. This slim wall unit is just 10 inches deep, 16.9 inches wide, and 27.6 inches tall, and weighs 36.5 pounds before stones. Its stainless steel case has a matte black finish and glossy top, and you can also choose a stainless finish on the page. It mounts with the open side facing left or right and can be set into the bench front. A guard keeps bathers away from the stones.
You get the heater and its manual, ready for a 240 volt circuit with no separate control needed. The illuminated dial on the heater controls on, off, time, and temperature, and you can preset it to start up to 8 hours later. Sauna stones are sold separately, so add the 1 box it needs on the page. A bucket and ladle set is optional. Sauna under 282 cubic feet? The Harvia The Wall SW60 black sauna heater is the smaller size. The Harvia The Wall SW80 ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Do I need a separate control unit for this heater?
No – The Wall SW80 has its controls built in. Illuminated switches on the heater handle on/off, time, and temperature, and the timer can be preset for up to 8 hours. Built-in overheat protection and a built-in stone protector are part of the design as well, so there is no separate wall control to buy or wire.
What size sauna room does the SW80 heat?
The specification table rates this 8kW heater for rooms from 176 up to 423 cubic feet, which the description describes as medium-sized sauna rooms. Keep your room’s volume inside that range, and follow the installation and operation manual linked on this page for mounting and placement details.
Are the sauna stones included?
Stones ship as a required addition rather than inside the heater box – select the stone box offered under Required Stones when you order on this page and it will arrive with your heater. Harvia notes each natural stone is unique in shape and size and recommends an extra box so you can choose the best stones for fit, form, and function.
Can it be installed on either side of the sauna, or built into the bench?
Yes. The heater supports both left- and right-handed installation to suit your room layout, and it can be integrated into the sauna bench. It is wall-mounted, and the specialized mounting rack it comes with determines the minimum safety distance between the heater and the floor.
What are the electrical requirements?
The page lists 240V single-phase power for this 8kW model. The hookup must be performed by a licensed electrician following the installation and operation manual linked on this page and your local electrical codes, which set the correct wiring and breaker sizing for the installation.
Does it come in other finishes?
This listing is the black stainless steel housing, and the Color selector on this page also offers a standard Stainless Steel option – just pick your finish when ordering. Both share the sleek, minimalist Scandinavian design found across Harvia’s The Wall series, with stainless steel heating elements and direct rock-to-element contact.
What warranty does it carry?
Per the Includes tab, the heater comes with a 2-year full warranty for consumer use plus a 5-year service warranty, along with its installation and operation manual. The complete Harvia warranty document is linked next to the Authorized Dealer badge at the top of this page.