How much does it cost in electricity to operate a hot tub?
In general, with our hot tubs, we say the annual average will be one dollar per day.
In March of 2010, a customer from the Lake Placid, NY area, with one of our Free Spirit models wrote "...the spa's been great! The chemicals have been easy. It's costing...
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How long does it take to heat a hot tub up?
There are various factors that will impact this, including how warm the air around your hot tub is. In general, for every degree you want to heat up the water, you should plan on 30 minutes of heating time.
Hints for faster heating are:
Air bubbles...
Should I keep my spa hot or let it cool down?
It is better to keep the tub hot, even when you are not using it, unless you won't be using it for an extended period of time. You may think you will save a lot of energy if you let it cool down, but you will spend hours heating it again, eating up those...
How much water does a hot tub hold?
Hot tubs come in all shapes and sizes, so the amount of water will vary. As people get into the spa, water is displaced and the level rises. The general recommendation is that there be enough water to cover the jets and the filter intake area, but not...
