Aleko Thermowood Wet Dry Outdoor Sauna with Asphalt Roof, 6 kW, 5 Person (SKD5HEM-AP) review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 6, 2026 · 
Scores 9.25/10, tied for 1st of the 25 outdoor saunas we track. At $4,699 it works out to $939.80 per seat, which is below the median of $1,878 per seat for non-barrel outdoor saunas. Returns carry a restocking fee of 15%; 9 of the 25 outdoor saunas charge one.
The lowest cost per seat: $939.80, among the 22 outdoor saunas with a published price
A long warranty matters: 1 year, under the 5-year median for non-barrel outdoor saunas
- Price
- $4,699
- Heat
- Electric heater
- Seats
- 5
- Max temp
- 194°F
- Warranty
- 1 year (limited)
- Returns
- 30 days
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 6, 2026 · all from alekoproducts.comHeat and power
Build
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
30 days via RMA, unused; 15% restocking if packaging damaged.
Free in continental US; LTL freight, 7–20 business days.
Warranty: 1 year (limited). Returns: 30 days via RMA, unused; 15% restocking if packaging damaged. Shipping: Free in continental US; LTL freight, 7–20 business days. Source: alekoproducts.com, checked Oct 6, 2026.
Source: alekoproducts.com, checked Oct 6, 2026.
Compared with similar outdoor saunas
All 25 outdoor saunas →| Model | Price | Heat | Seats | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Heaven Salem 2 Person Barrel Sauna | $4,036.50 | Electric heater | 2 | Lifetime (limited) | 8.75/10 | Check price → |
| Aleko Thermowood Wet Dry Outdoor Sauna with Asphalt Roof, 6 kW, 5 Person (SKD5HEM-AP)THIS MODEL | $4,699 | Electric heater | 5 | 1 year (limited) | 9.25/10 | |
| SaunaLife Ergo Series Model E7 | $5,190 | Electric heater, sold separately | 4 | 2 years (residential) | 9/10 | Check price → |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Canadian Timber Harmony (CTC22W) | $5,946 | Heater sold separately | 4 | 5 years | 9/10 | Check price → |
| SaunaLife Cube CL5G 4-Person Outdoor Cube Sauna | $5,990 | Electric heater | 4 | Not stated | 9/10 | Check price → |
What owners say
Checked Oct 7, 2026Too few owner reviews to judge. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.
