Hot tubs are popular and loved by many people. They provide enjoyment, relaxation and socialization with others. It is refreshing to sit back and relax in a hot tub after swimming in a pool. The jet pumps can help soothe sore muscles, back or knee pain, arthritis and other ailments. Hot tubs also offer many health benefits, such as helping relieve headaches, lowering blood pressure, increasing blood circulation, and boosting your immune system.

Some buying mistakes to avoid when purchasing hot tub spas are as follows:

1. Not considering installation costs
You need to know that not only do you have the cost of the hot tub, but also the hot tub installation costs, which can be an additional $1000-$2000. This includes the hot tubs spa’s delivery, a base for the hot tub, electrical hookup, hot tub accessories and chemicals.

2. Wrong hot tub placement
Before purchasing your hot tub, you need to make sure it will fit in the place of your choosing. You need to take measurements to make sure you purchase one of the best hot tubs to fit in your space. A couple of things to think about: if you’re placing it in the yard in a low lying area, make sure it won’t get flooded in a hard rain; if the placement is on the deck, make sure the structure is strong enough to hold your hot tub.

3. Focusing on initial costs only
Focusing only on the initial cost may make you forget about the long term or on-going costs. Some of the best hot tubs may cost more initially, but cost less in repairs. Energy costs are something else to consider. An inexpensive hot tub may cost $2 a day, but an energy efficient one may cost 50 cents a day. High quality insulation and a more expensive cover, that retains heat, will also help with costs in the long term.

4. Not considering why you’re buying a tub
You need to figure out the reason you’re buying a hot tub. Is it for relaxation, for relieving pain or more for entertaining? There are many different types of hot tubs, so it’s a good idea to sit in the seats to see if they’re comfortable for you, and try out the jets for positioning. Do your research before purchasing one to make sure it is the one that best suits your needs.

5. Underestimating hot tub maintenance
The different types of hot tubs can vary in the type of maintenance that is needed, which mainly has to do with the filtration system. A good system doesn’t require many chemicals, but a bad filtration system needs a lot of maintenance. The best hot tub would be one with a self-cleaning filtration system.

6. Choosing wrong gets
For hot tub sales, choosing the number of jets, size of jet pumps and placement is important for buyers. Too much pressure, if the jets are not the correct size, can make it uncomfortable for you. Also, make sure the positioning is done correctly for how you want them to work for you.

Following these tips will help you to avoid making mistakes and allow you to enjoy your hot tub for years to come.