Your Hot Tub Buyer’s Guide

You’ve made the decision to improve your home and lifestyle with a hot tub, but you’re not sure where to start. You may have questions, like how to begin the shopping process and how much a hot tub is really going to cost.

In this short buyer’s guide, we are going to address all of your top questions about buying a hot tub, as well as what to expect when owning one. 

How Should I Begin the Shopping Process?

You can start shopping for a hot tub right now simply by running a search on the Internet. Here you will find hot tub dealers in your area like RUSSO’s Pools · Spas · Outdoor Living. Once you’ve found your hot tub dealer, stop by in person at their retail store to see what hot tub models they have available. Due to manufacturing shortages, inventory  is sporadically arriving and selling very fast. Be sure to contact us to be added to a waitlist. 

Below  are a few things you’ll want to consider when determinig which hot tub will work best for you:

• Size
• Seating
• Jet placement
• Spa options

One of our professional hot tub experts will provide you with all of the details about the spa you are interested, in as well as the options you can include to further promote your health and happiness.

How Much Will My Utility Bill Increase?

A higher utility bill is inevitable when you install any type of spa. But Caldera Spas, one of our preferred hot tub manufacturers, recently polled its users about their utility bill increase, and we were happy to discover that the average utility bill only increased by approximately $20 per month.

Keep in mind that the utilities you pay will depend on the type of hot tub you choose. For instance, a higher-end hot tub model that optimizes energy efficiency and is well insulated will cost substantially less to operate than a spa that doesn’t have many energy-efficient features.

Are Hot Tubs Difficult to Maintain?

Spas and hot tubs of any type take less time and effort to maintain than a swimming pool. How much time you will need to dedicate to its maintenance, however, again depends on the quality of the spa.

The average hot tub owner can expect to spend anywhere from 20 minutes to one hour each week testing the water, cleaning the tub and topping off the water level. With a higher-end hot tubs, however, you can save time by investing in features like a built-in water care system with dedicated continuous circulation pumps.

Do I Really Need a Hot Tub?

Hot tub ownership is a personal decision based on lifestyle, need and budget. The majority of individuals will greatly benefit from owning a hot tub for a number of medically proven reasons:

• Sitting in a spa reduces stress levels and promotes deeper rest and relaxation
• Hot tubs expedite muscle recovery, ease sore muscles and joints, soothe away headaches and can even help you burn calories
• Friends and family alike love hot tubs, making them a great place to spend quality time with loved ones

What Features Should I Look For?

There are a few basic features you should pay particular attention to when starting your hot tub search, including:

• Size (will the tub be large enough to accommodate everyone?)
• Jets (are the jets well positioned so that they will target sore, fatigued muscles? Are they adjustable? What type of jets are they?)
• Seating type (is the type of seating suitable for those who will be using the tub?) 

Insulation is another important feature to consider here in the Chicago area as temperatures can dip well below freezing during the colder months.

When you have the basic features selected for your hot tub, explore other options which can enhance your enjoyment including our built-in water care system mentioned previously and other features like LED lights, speakers, automated systems, and more.

For more information about hot tubs, be sure to check out the following blogs:

How to Find Your Hot Tub Soulmate
Hot Tub Health Benefits: Hydrotherapy
Why You Need a Hot Tub Right Now

Your Glen Ellyn Hot Tub Experts

Stop by our Northlake pool and hot tub store to grab everything you need to care for your hot tub. We also offer reliable hot tub service and repair, ensuring your hot tub is always operating efficiently and effectively. No matter where you bought your hot tub (new or used), we’re here to help. If something is not running right, be sure to contact us today to schedule your hot tub inspection.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

RUSSO’s Pools · Spas · Outdoor Living is a family-owned pool and hot tub business located in Northlake, Illinois. Starting off as a humble storefront in 1988, we are now a major pool superstore in the greater Chicago area.

Our company offers everything you need to create a fun and relaxing backyard retreat, from inground and above ground pools to hot tubs, spas and accessories, as well as grills, patio furniture, fire pits and other items to complete your backyard oasis.  We are an authorized Caldera Spa® and Doughboy® pool dealer, and with our Price Match Guarantee you can always be sure that you are getting the best price on your pool and spa chemicals.

We offer free shipping on all orders over $50 that are within a 35 mile radius of Northlake, IL and we make sure that all items are in stock so that you get what you need, when you need it.