Whenever we meet a new customer looking to buy a hot tub, we tend to find that their main questions revolve around installation, running costs, and suitability for their space and surroundings.
While these are all important considerations when you’re thinking about investing in a hot tub, they overlook some of the most crucial questions that buyers need to be asking themselves.
- How big do I need my hot tub to be?
- What features do I want my hot tube to have?
- How well insulated is my hot tub when not in use?
Focussing on these three questions, as well as the practical ones around installation and running costs, will help to ensure that you achieve the best aesthetic look and overall experience from your hot tub – all year round.
What Size Hot Tub Do You Need?
We all like to think of ourselves as entertainers and hosts – with many hot tub customers coming to us with dreams of hosting garden parties and hot tub gatherings every weekend throughout the spring and summer months. But let’s be real, how often will you have people over in their swimwear, and how often will it just be you and your family using your hot tub?
While a jumbo sized hot tub might feel more fun and inclusive at the time of buying, if there are only two of you using it for the majority of the time, an oversized hot tub simply becomes a waste of space and running costs. Remember, the larger the hot tub the more it will cost to heat and keep hot.
What Features Do I Need?
We all want a hot tub with built-in jets and lights, but what about the other core features that many hot tubs offer and include?
Some of the main features to look for include storage around the outside of your hot tub, surfaces to hold drinks, automated and manual settings which are easy to reach from your seat in the tub, and added extras which can enhance your experience – including fragrances, hot tub covers, steps for easy access and entry, and various spa care tools.
Hot Tub Insulation
The final area to consider when buying a hot tub is insulation, and how to ensure that your tub retains its water temperature during use – minimising the need to continually heat the water from cold when you switch your hot tub on. The insulation of a hot tub comes from its structural materials and from the type of foam used – with acrylic and multi-dense layers of foam best for retaining heat.
Let us help you find your perfect hot tub match, by visiting Hot Tub Barn.