01 — Heaters compared
Heaters compared
02 — Key facts
Key facts
- Heaters checked
- 20
- Power range
- 9–9kW
- Cheapest
- £48
03 — Match the room range and electrical phase
Match the room range and electrical phase
Use the stated room volume for each listing rather than treating every 9kW heater as interchangeable. The HUUM DROP, Electric Sauna Heater, Harvia Cilindro Plus Spot and Harvia PC90XE each list 8–14m³. The Harvia Spirit of Löyly lists 6–14m³, while the Helo SKLE lists 8–24m³.
The two Helo Cup STJ entries differ slightly: one lists 8–14m³ and the explicitly named 9kW version lists 9–14m³. Both are recorded as three-phase. Check the specific listing when you narrow your choice.
The HUUM DROP, Harvia Spirit and Harvia PC90XE are recorded as single-phase. The Cilindro Plus Spot, Helo SKLE and Wall IKI are recorded as three-phase. No usable room-volume range is supplied for the Wall IKI, so this comparison cannot establish its room suitability.
04 — Compare controls and complete-heater prices
Compare controls and complete-heater prices
Choose controls alongside the heater, not just the power rating. The Helo Cup STJ has built-in controls; its explicitly named 9kW listing also specifies a timer. The HUUM DROP lists manual controls, while the Harvia Spirit lists Wi-Fi.
The Harvia PC90XE includes a digital control panel. The Cilindro Plus Spot lists a wireless Harvia Spot control switch and starts at £738. A Wi-Fi control unit is available for the Wall IKI, but the record does not say it is included.
Keep the HUUM heat retainer separate from your heater price comparison. It is listed for DROP models made before 2024.
05 — Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Not sure what size you need?
Work out the right kW for your room from its size, insulation and glass.
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