Some people shy away from the idea of getting a hot tub because they dread the running costs and think it will cost them a fortune. Hot tubs don’t always need to cost a lot to run.
In fact, getting an energy-efficient hot tub will not only save you money on your running costs but it is also a more eco-friendly route to choose, which is something we encourage. After all, you can still create unforgettable memories in your hot tub without paying ridiculous running costs.
There are many hot tub retailers out there that would happily sell you a hot tub and not care about your experience. These retailers don’t care how much your running costs are and they certainly don’t give you tips to save on your hot tub bills.
However, at the Scunthorpe Hot Tub Megastore, we care about you and your hot tub because we want you to feel like you’re made the perfect choice every time you step into your hot tub.
So to find out exactly how you can save more on your hot tub running costs, and tricks to stop yourself running up massive bills that could cost you a lot in the long run, then keep reading.
Get good insulation
One of the most important things that you can do when it comes to keeping your hot tub running costs low is to get good insulation. There are a few good kinds of insulation out there, however, there are a lot of bad kinds too.
Getting good insulation will keep your costs low by keeping the heat in when you fill your hot tub with water. This means you don’t need to spend money constantly heating your water because it’s already hot. Instead, your insulation will do some of the work for you.
Two of the best hot tub ranges that we recommend for their insulation is the R10 range from Sunbeach Spas and the R18 range from Oasis Spas. Both of these have some of the best insulation in the industry.
The R10 offers you up to 60% energy savings and the R18 is the best insulation available on the market, offering you 6 layers of wall to wall insulation.
Only use your hot tub when you need it
One of the easiest ways to overspend on your hot tub bills is by having your hot tub running at full capacity when you aren’t using it. While this may sound straightforward, it is surprising how many people do this without realising it.
Yes, hot tubs are designed to be kept on, because it’s more economical to conserve hot water than to refill it. Having said that, your hot tub does not need to be running at maximum power 24/7 and this will only eat up your money.
So if you know you aren’t going to be using your hot tub for a while you can follow your hot tubs instruction guide and switch it to a lower, more economical setting to save yourself money.
Switch your hot tub to holiday mode
Speaking of saving money on your hot tub without having it running all the time, here is another solution for you. If you know that you are going to be away from home for a while, one of the things you can do is switch your hot tub to holiday mode.
Not every hot tub has a holiday mode, however, some do. Once again, to switch this mode on, simply follow your hot tub instruction guide and set your switch to holiday mode, consider this as another easy way to keep your running costs low.
Keep your hot tub cover on
Another great way to reduce your running costs is to keep and conserve the heat in your hot tub. As we mentioned before, it’s more economical to maintain heated water than to refill more heated water.
So to keep the heat in your hot tub, you should use a hot tub cover, in particular a good hot tub cover. This will significantly reduce heat loss and keep your hot tub warmer for longer.
Aside from hot tub covers, you can also use gazebos to help prevent heat loss and wind blocks are also great too.
Choose an energy-efficient hot tub
There are many more little tips for keeping your running costs low that we will share in the future, however, it’s important that we discuss one of the biggest factors to decreasing your running costs.
This tip comes into play before you even think about filling your hot tub with water.
The biggest tip we can give you to reduce your running costs is to choose a great hot tub. Why?
The growing trend of hot tubs in the UK has meant many cheap, poorly skilled hot tub manufacturers have decided to get involved and make a quick buck. So it comes as no surprise to hear that their hot tubs often come with zero insulation, run a high risk of freezing in the winter, and tend to need a lot of repairs and maintenance.
Oh, and did we mention that the lack of insulation cheap hot tub manufacturers provide makes your monthly and quarterly hot tub bills skyrocket? So to save you time, energy, and money we would like to give you a word of warning to only buy from a hot tub retailer that you know has only got your best interests in mind.
With that in mind, a great, energy-efficient hot tub will significantly reduce the running costs for you through its efficient design and proper insulation. If you get a hot tub that has great all-around economic features, then you can be sure you will be reducing your hot tub bills in no time.
Any hot tub which has the R10 and R18 insulation will certainly be effective for saving, and many of our hot tubs come with built-in economic features too. So if you would like to view our highly economic R10 hot tub range, then click here. Or to view our energy-saving oasis hot tub range, click here.
Ready to buy a hot tub? Scunthorpe Hot Tubs have been leading the industry for over 8 years and have over 60 hot tubs to choose from. Why not browse our full range of hot tubs now and see if the perfect hot tub might be just a click or two away.
Prefer to speak to someone? Give us a call on 0800 808 5396 or visit our showroom and we can help you choose the best spa for you.
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