Harvia Virta Combi HL80SA: an 8 kW sauna heater with a built in steamer
The Harvia Virta Combi HL80SA is an electric sauna heater and steamer in one, rated at 8 kW for saunas from 177 to 431 cubic feet. It looks like the standard Virta, a floor standing black steel column 16 inches wide and 33 inches tall that goes against a side wall or in a corner. It is 16 inches deep to fit a 5 liter water reservoir and a steam element. You can enjoy a dry Finnish sauna or a soft steam bath, or add herbs and fragrance to the cups made for them. The reservoir fills by hand or from a plumbed line, and the open top holds 100 pounds of stones on stainless steel elements. It weighs 64 pounds empty.
The box holds the heater, the water reservoir, and the manual. It needs the Harvia Xenio Combi wall control to run, and you add that on the page. Sauna stones are sold separately, so add the 3 boxes it needs on the page. A bucket and ladle set is optional. Heating a bigger room? See the Harvia Virta Combi HL90SA. The Harvia Virta Combi HL80SA ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What makes a Combi heater different from a regular electric sauna heater?
The Virta Combi HL80SA pairs an 8kW electric sauna heater with a built-in steamer, so one unit can run a traditional dry sauna, a soft and humid steam sauna, or a herbal or fragrance sauna – it has designated places for fragrance liquids and bags. Browse Harvia’s Virta combi heaters to compare models.
How does the steamer get its water?
The steamer draws from a 5-liter water reservoir, and both automatic and manual water filling are available, so you can choose the approach that suits your sauna. The reservoir is included with the heater, and the installation and operation manual linked on this page covers the setup.
Does it come with a control unit?
No – a Xenio control is required to run the heater. The matching Xenio combi control with WiFi is listed on this page under Required Sauna Heater Controls, so select it with your order and everything arrives together. The Includes tab covers the heater, water reservoir, and manual.
What room size does it cover?
It is rated for sauna rooms from 177 to 431 adjusted cubic feet, a wide range for an 8kW unit. If your room sits near either limit, confirm the sizing against the installation manual linked on this page before you order.
How many stones does it take?
This heater requires a minimum of 100 lbs of sauna stones – three boxes of Harvia AC3020 split-face stones, selected in the Required Stones option when you order on this page. Harvia recommends adding an extra box so you can hand-pick stones for the best fit, form, and function.
How is it installed, and what power does it need?
It is a floor-mounted heater that can be installed against a sidewall or in a corner. Electrically it runs on 240V single-phase power, drawing 22.1 amps across two circuits per the spec table – have a licensed electrician wire it according to the installation manual and your local codes.
How does delivery work for this heater?
Because of its weight and packaging, it ships on a wooden pallet by special-appointment freight. The driver provides curbside delivery only and lowers the shipment to ground level. Before it ships, the store contacts you to share shipment details and discuss anything that might complicate the delivery.
Shipping
The weight or packaging of this product requires delivery by special appointment, and on a wooden pallet.
The driver is responsible for curbside delivery “only” and will lower the items to ground level.
Prior to shipping this product, we contact customers to share shipment details and discuss any extenuating delivery circumstances that may complicate or cause additional delivery expenses.