How To Buy A Portable Hot Tub

Are you in the market for a hot tub? If you are please read this article before you start shopping. We have put together a great list of things to keep in mind when shopping for the perfect portable hot tub for your home. There are few things to consider so let’s get started.

Size

The size of your hot tub is very important. Here is what you want to think about:
-How much space in my yard, room or patio do I have to work with
-How many people will be using the portable hot tub
-How much it will cost to own and operate including electric and chemicals. The bigger the hot tub the more money it will cost to run.

Jets

People buy hot tubs for a number of reasons so you want to put your priorities in order before you purchase. Jets are important if you are looking for massage therapy but remember that the more jets your have the more maintenance and replacement parts may be needed. Some people are simply looking for pure entertainment and something to relax in. Other are looking at buying a hot tub for curing back problems through massage jets. So depending on what you want more jets may not be important to you. Also remember that the more jets you have in your hot tub, the more pumps or horse power you will need causing it to use more power.

Number of Seats & Loungers

Hot tubs have grooved seats and loungers. Some tubs come without loungers so you can fit more people in at once but if you are looking to lay down and relax then getting a lounger is a must. The choice is up to you.

Brand

This is very important because there are a lot of hot tub manufacturers out there. We compiled a list of the biggest ones to consider before finding an off brand. However, before you go rush out and buy the cheapest spa with the most jets keep this in mind that buying a hot tub is a lot like buying a car. Hot tubs can last a very long time with proper care and also what kind you buy. Buying a really good make of car and taking care of it can last you many years, on the other hand buying a cheap car may only last you a short while. So you get what you pay for. Here are the top brands to at least see what you are up against if anything else:

(In Alphabetical Order)
Arctic Spas
Baja Spas
Beachcomber Hot Tubs
Bullfrog Spas
Cal Spas
Caldera Spas
Clearwater Spas
Coast Spas
Colman Classic Hot tubs
Dimension One Spas
Dream Maker Spas
Emerald Spas
Freeflow Spas
Great Lakes Spas
Hot Spring Spas
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
L.A. Spas
La-Z-Boy Spas
Leisure Bay Spas
Limelight Hot Tubs
Marquis Spas
Master Spas
Sundance Spas
Sunbelt Spas
PDC Spas