So you’re ready to buy a hot tub, but you’re not sure which one to buy. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to choose. Saltwater or freshwater, indoor or outdoor, the options are endless. To get on the right track, learn how to choose a hot tub.
How to Choose a Hot Tub: Keep an Eye Out for Quality
A hot tub is a large investment for your household. You will be spending hours upon hours of enjoyment in it for years to come. So, you want to make sure you get a hot tub that will last. This is why at Texas Hot Tub Company we only sell the best of the best: Hot SpringⓇ and JacuzziⓇ spas.
Despite what you may have heard, cheaper hot tubs do not save you money. In fact, they could end up costing you more money in the long run. High-quality hot tubs last longer and are often more efficient. You will not have to replace a high-quality hot tub in just a few short years. Plus, you’ll save money on your utility bill compared to a cheaper hot tub.
You will also want to make sure your hot tub has a quality hot tub cover. A hot tub cover protects your hot tub like a roof protects your house. Without a quality cover, debris and unwanted guests can get into your hot tub. No one wants that.
Saltwater or Chlorine?
Everyone has their preferences when it comes to saltwater or chlorine. Chlorine is a tried and true method for hot tub sanitation, but saltwater use is on the rise. So which is right for you? It really depends. There are pros and cons of each.
Saltwater hot tubs provide great benefits, such as mimicking the effects of an Epsom salt bath. They’re also easy to maintain and are all the rage. With Hot Spring’s FreshWaterⓇ Salt System, you don’t have to worry about chemicals; you just have to replace a cartridge regularly.
However, there is also something timeless about a chlorinated hot tub. We all grew up with that familiar smell of chlorine, and somehow that’s just hard to replace. In addition, these hot tubs provide added benefits, like killing the COVID-19 virus. Plus, HotSpring didn’t just make their cartridge feature available with saltwater pools. Their FROG® @ease® In-Line Sanitizing System makes treating chlorinated hot tubs just as easy!
Make Maintenance a Breeze
When you regularly take care of your hot tub, maintenance is a breeze. The great thing about having a hot tub is that it’s much easier to maintain than a pool. While you’ll have weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual steps in your maintenance routine, it is manageable. All you have to do is follow our beginner’s guide to hot tub water care and make sure your pH and alkalinity levels are balanced. As long as you make sure to use your hot tub correctly, this maintenance should be fairly simple.
Love the Location
Choosing a location for your hot tub can be tricky, but here in Texas we have it easy. With warm temperatures year round, an outdoor hot tub is ideal any time of year. You don’t have to worry about getting cold on the way to your hot tub in the winter and you can enjoy the summer weather. However, if you don’t have space in your yard, indoors is also a great option, especially if you can work a hot tub into your home remodel. Just make sure to take other factors like foundational support, into consideration.
Our amazing Hot Spring and Jacuzzi hot tubs also come in a variety of shapes and sizes. No matter the size of your backyard or room in your house, there is bound to be the perfect size and shape for you and your family.
What about cost?
We mentioned earlier that quality hot tubs are more cost efficient than cheap hot tubs. But how, exactly? First, at Texas Hot Tub Company, we have hot tubs that fit any budget. So, you don’t have to compromise quality for affordability. In addition, we offer financing, making these hot tubs even more affordable.
Adding onto the cost efficiency, our hot tubs are also energy efficient. Hot Spring Spas are specially designed for the best energy efficiency. While this will vary based on how much you use the hot tub and the temperature you keep it at, you are sure to save some energy (and money). Even better, when you get the Hot Spring FreshWater Salt System, you only have to completely drain and refill your hot tub once a year!
Make Healthy Choices
One of the main reasons people buy hot tubs outside of relaxation is for the health benefits. These benefits include pain relief and improved mental health. When you’re choosing a hot tub, you want to make sure to choose one that offers features such as customizable jets and aromatherapy.
Hydrotherapy is the term used for the relief hot tubs bring. The warmth of the water combined with the massage of the jets helps relieve general aches and pains, as well as pain from chronic conditions. If hydrotherapy is one of your health goals with a hot tub, be sure to choose one with customizable jets to make sure you’re getting the strength and position you need.
As for aromatherapy, you can’t just use any regular, everyday essential oils in your hot tub. Hot tubs were not designed to filter essential oils, so they could damage your hot tub. However, you don’t have to give up on your hot tub aromatherapy dreams. Hot tubs from brands like Hot Spring Spas have aromatherapy options that are safe for your hot tub and your body.
Let’s get started!
Now that you know how to choose a hot tub, it’s time to start shopping! With a variety of models of both Hot Spring and Jacuzzi spas, Texas Hot Tub Company is sure to have the right fit for you. Stop by one of our showrooms or give us a call at 817-952-5984. We will be happy to answer any other questions you have about hot tubs and will help you find the right one. We look forward to hearing from you soon!