Defining “Quality” In Regards To a “Cheap Hot Tub” Purchase
Two 1997 models. Guess which has one million miles on the odometer? When quality matters, it’s important to understand what that word actually means when it comes to hot tubs. Aesthetics, spec sheets and special features may influence the decision-making process but they have next to nothing to do with the quality of a product. […]
New Hot Tub Tips: Test An Empty Hot Tub vs A Full One
Empty vs. full hot tub People are more prone to buy a model that feels comfortable when they sit in it empty on the showroom floor so manufacturers design their tubs with that in mind. But everything changes when it’s full of water. Due to buoyancy, you don’t feel the same pressure points where your […]
Buying A New Hot Tub Tips: Cost/Ease Of Repairs
cost and ease of repairs should always be one of the “buying a hot tub considerations” near the top of your list. Some brands are notorious for discontinuing model-specific parts a few years in, and fly-by-night brands may not be around for long. So keep this in mind if you plan to keep your hot […]
Hot Tub Sanitation Issues
Sometimes clients tell us they have heard that buying a used hot tub can be dangerously unsanitary. Although we suspect the danger is greatly exaggerated by spa retailers, we have to admit it’s gross to end up with a grungy tub. Sometimes we are surprised at the yucky stuff that comes out when we flush […]