Don’t you wish to just sit in the hot tub and relax all day? Everyone has thought about buying a hot tub now and then. It is comfortable, relaxing an overall good investment. So, if you have been thinking about buying a hot tub, now is the time. But then again, we come to how much are the costs going to be in upkeeping this hot tub.
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Hot Tub?
The major thing to keep in mind while running a hot tub will be:
- The Electricity Costs
- The water Care Cost
- Maintenance and Service Costs.
1. Electricity Costs
Usually, hot tubs will be 13 amp or 32 amp and need a regular power source. On an average use of 30 to 45 minutes in a day, the cost will come down to 75p to £1.00 a day since electricity is around 12 to 14 per kWh.
However, this cost depends on many factors such as how often you use it and for how long. Also, the electricity they use depends on what kind of model you have and how old. Older hot tubs will use more electricity than newer eco-friendly ones. Also, the electricity price, depending on where you live.
Although the cost might not look much, we suggest buying good quality and slightly pricey hot tub, since the cheaper ones use more electricity in the long run and might cause you more loss than profit. Buying a better-quality hot tub ensures you long life and profits along the way. Also, make sure to see how much electricity your hot tub needs before getting one.
The most energy-efficient models will cost you around 75p to €1.00 per day if the electricity costs 12-13p per kWh.
2. The water care cost
Now we come to the water care cost. In general, you will need some equipment for the maintenance of your hot water tub. From new parts to filters and some water chemicals to ward off the germs and impurities we have to spend some extra money.
Also, you must make sure that you keep your hot water tub clean or if not in use at least clean it once a week. If not cleaned for a long amount of time the tub might grow weeds and moss. In that case, you will need to spend extra money on a professional tub cleaner. Also, it’s better to buy replacement parts and have them changed by a professional or a worker from the company the hot tub originally is. If the hot tub gets damaged due to duplicates parts, the company will not return or exchange it.
Usually, the maintenance will cost you around £250-300 a year, which is pretty good and not too pricey.
Also, you need to keep in mind the water bills, which might go on increasing if you don’t pay enough attention. A hot tub requires 2 to 3 times more water than a shower or bath, which comes down to increasing your water bills by quite an amount. So, make sure to never leave the tap open or don’t fill it if you are not entirely sure you are going to use it that day or not.
3. Service And Maintenance Costs
It’s a good option to have your hot tub services once or twice a year. It adds to the longevity of the hot tub and makes sure all parts are working smoothly. And the damage of one part won’t lead to damage in another. It’s better to have the service done by a professional than someone random, as they might ruin the machine even more. Also employing the same professional to clean your hot tub time and time again might just get you extra benefits like discounts and free check-ups.
On average, a hot tub servicing costs somewhere from £150 to £300. Or you could opt for annual serving which might cost £30 to £40. Make sure to assess which plan of better for you, as yearly plans might seem less at first, but you might not need it later as much as you might have previously assumed. Maintenance costs will be there no matter what model of hot tub you buy. But make sure that the hot tub is energy efficient to have a long life.
The Cost on an Average Basis
So let us add up all these costs. The £270 to 364 for electricity, another £250 for the water care products and £275 for the maintenance costs per year. The total comes from £650 to £975 in a year. And even though it might suddenly look like a lot to you, it isn’t. It’s is cheaper than many daily things you enjoy, like the cab you take every day, the hair color you get done every month, or the total amount of money you spend on skincare products or dog food. The costs don’t amount to much and you get to use your own hot tub.
Any hot tub will cost you only £14 to £20 a week. For so less you can enjoy yourself and destress in the hot tub without thinking about the costs of running it.
How To Reduce Costs?
You might have heard that it costs less to keep the hot tub on all the time, that is a hoax. It might look like the tub is using less energy but it won’t do well in the long run. The electricity will increase and along with it, the tub will get damaged.
The best things to do, are switching off power whenever you are not using the hot tub, changing the filters from time to time maintaining a regular water pH level, and keeping the hot tub covered with a sheet whenever not in use. Regular maintenance also makes sure the tub does not get damaged or worn down and protects it to last longer.
Now that you know the cost of running and how to maintain a hot tub. It’s time you got your own or began using the hot tub you might already own.
