{"product_id":"harvia-vega-compact-sauna-heater-built-in-control","title":"Harvia Vega Compact Sauna Heater (Built-In Control)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHarvia Vega Compact Electric Sauna Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e is Harvia's smallest electric sauna heater, engineered for the tightest residential sauna footprints with an integrated dial control built directly into the heater body. Available in two kilowatt sizes (\u003cstrong\u003e1.9 kW on 120V\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kW on 240V\u003c\/strong\u003e), the Vega Compact is the rare true Finnish sauna heater that can run on a standard household 120V outlet (1.9 kW model) or step up to a dedicated 240V circuit for slightly larger cabins (3.5 kW model).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick the Right kW for Your Cabin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two Vega Compact sizes target different cabin volumes AND different electrical configurations. Pick based on whichever constraint is binding for your install, cabin size or available electrical service. Calculate your cabin volume as interior length × width × height. If the cabin includes a glass door or window, add roughly 25% to the calculated cubic footage to compensate for radiant heat loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f1ee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCabin Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmperage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVega Compact 1.9 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003every small saunas, infrared-to-traditional conversions, and tiny single-person cabins that can run on a standard 120V household circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70–106 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e120V 1-Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15.9 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVega Compact 3.5 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003esmall to standard residential saunas in the 100–175 cu ft range that have a dedicated 240V circuit available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e106–175 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e240V 1-Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e14.6 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120V household-circuit operation\u003c\/strong\u003e on the 1.9 kW model, one of the only true Finnish-style sauna heaters on the U.S. market that doesn't require an electrician to wire a new 240V circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 kW 240V variant extends the Vega Compact into standard residential sauna sizing (up to 175 cu ft).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated dial control\u003c\/strong\u003e with built-in timer, no external controller required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact heater dimensions of \u003cstrong\u003e19\"H x 12\"W x 7\"D\u003c\/strong\u003e for installs where wall space is critically limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous open stone bed for one 44 lb (20 kg) box of AC3000 sauna stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUL Listed\u003c\/strong\u003e, meets U.S. safety standards for residential sauna heater installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Harvia's 2-year residential limited warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kW size is offered in two package configurations. Pick the size first from the selector above, then pick the package from the dropdown on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f1ee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVega Just Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvia Vega Compact heater body in the selected kW size and voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in dial control with integrated timer, no external controller required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVega With Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvia Vega Compact heater body in the selected kW size and voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in dial control with integrated timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Harvia AC3000 Sauna Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e, olivine diabase, 5–10 cm, 20 kg (44 lb) box, sized for the Vega stone column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauna Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \"Vega With Stones\" package ships with \u003cstrong\u003eone box of Harvia AC3000 standard sauna stones\u003c\/strong\u003e, olivine diabase, 5–10 cm size grade, 20 kg (44 lb) per box. AC3000 is the correct stone size for the Vega Compact's smaller stone bed. The 5–10 cm size grade packs more densely than the larger AC3020 grade, giving you more thermal mass and more even löyly. If you prefer to source stones locally, pick the \"Just Heater\" package; stones are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Electrical Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequired electrical varies by kW. The \u003cstrong\u003e1.9 kW model\u003c\/strong\u003e runs on standard \u003cstrong\u003e120V 1-Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally a dedicated 20-amp circuit (15.9 A draw). The \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kW model\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e240V 1-Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e circuit (14.6 A draw, 20A breaker sufficient). Both are UL Listed and must be installed by a licensed electrician per the included manual and local electrical code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18xmwdY7s99qgu0Gc3hcrQ8Du6snDAfrK\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Harvia Vega Compact Installation Manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here to Download the Harvia Vega Compact Installation Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Harvia Vega Compact Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvia Vega Compact is Harvia's smallest electric sauna heater, engineered for the tightest residential sauna footprints. The compact form factor makes it perfect for infrared-cabin conversions to traditional Finnish sauna, single-person closet saunas, and any installation where wall space is at a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature Vega Compact feature is the \u003cstrong\u003e1.9 kW 120V\u003c\/strong\u003e variant, one of the only true Finnish-style traditional sauna heaters on the U.S. market that runs on a standard household 120V circuit (a typical 20-amp residential outlet, no electrician callout required to upgrade the panel). For slightly larger cabins, the \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kW 240V\u003c\/strong\u003e variant extends Vega Compact sizing up to about 175 cubic feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Vega Compact heaters include an integrated dial control with timer built directly into the heater body, no external controller required. Looking for a larger heater? See the \u003cstrong\u003eHarvia The Wall B\u003c\/strong\u003e family (6–8 kW, also wall-mounted with built-in control) or the \u003cstrong\u003eHarvia KIP B\u003c\/strong\u003e family (4.5–8 kW with the iconic tall stone column).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Finnish Sauna Builders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authorized Harvia dealer, Finnish Sauna Builders sources every heater direct from Harvia US (Lewisburg, WV) with full factory warranty and dealer technical support. Free shipping on all Harvia heaters; white-glove install coordination available nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvia Vega Compact carries Harvia's standard 2-year residential limited warranty. Finnish Sauna Builders handles all warranty claims direct, no third-party return desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Harvia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvia has been building world-class sauna heaters in Finland since 1950. 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