Buying a Hot Tub

You own your home and you have some backyard, patio or deck space, you may be considering a hot tub purchase. There are some financial considerations that you must weigh: the cost of the hot tub, energy usage and water usage. These cost add up and the last thing you want is a hot tub with a cover on it, never to be used because it’s too costly.

There are 3 person, 5 person and 7 person hot tubs. The cost is between $1900 for a 3 person to $8000 for a 7 person hot tub. The hot tub can hold 225 gallons of water to 500 gallons of water. The cost of electricity used to run a hot tub is based on the kilowatt hours of energy used. The average number of kilowatt hours used in between 250-500 per month if you have an outdoor hot tub. This adds up to an average monthly expense of $35.

Hot tubs come equipped with lounge seats and jets that create hydromassage and jetstreams. They are equipped with filtration systems. You only need to change the water when the chemicals are unable to clean the water thoroughly. From time to time you will empty the water out of your hot tub and clean it. Cleaning chemicals can cost from$8 to $30 depending on how much cleaning you decide to do.

The electric bill is also dependent on whether you choose a hot tub with lights and entertainment. To fully enjoy your hot tub, clean it regularly and make sure your filtration and chemical sanitizers are working properly. Lastly watch your expenses, electric bill and water usage.