{"id":1402,"date":"2020-01-27T12:50:32","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T12:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:28:25","slug":"energy-efficient-hot-tub-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/energy-efficient-hot-tub-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer’s guide: Choosing an energy-efficient hot tub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The massage jets, the warm water, the opportunity to just relax. More than likely, you want a hot tub for the mental and physical benefits that hydrotherapy offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of owning a hot tub might be washed away when you get your monthly utility bill and discover it has gone up $100 \u2026 $150 \u2026 even $200. In reality, though, it should the cost to operate a hot tub should be between $15 and $30 a month. The increase in monthly utilities will depend on the size of the hot tub among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Month after month, the cost of operating a hot tub takes away from the relaxation. Soon, you might find that you don\u2019t want to use it as often. Or, you even drain the spa and winterize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you shouldn\u2019t have to sacrifice the enjoyment you wanted out of a hot tub. With an energy-efficient model, you can rest and relax. The therapeutic massage will lower stress, ease muscle aches, and improve inflammation. And the lower cost to operate the hot tub will leave you confident that you made a good investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are shopping for a hot tub, make sure that you are getting an energy efficient hot tub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to look for in an energy efficient hot tub? Check out these things that affect how much a hot tub will cost to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When shopping for a hot tub, the cost to operate the hot tub is a factor to consider. Look for a hot tub with full foam insulation and quality construction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hot Tub Buyer’s Checklist: Energy Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Foam Insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The insulation of a hot tub<\/a> will help protect the plumbing, keep the water at the perfect temperature, and make sure that the system can maintain that temperature. While there are a variety of materials that hot tub manufacturers can use, hot tub buyers should look for a full foam insulation. The industry standard, full foam insulation adds to the structure of the hot tub and reduces the noise of the pumps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MasterSpas uses a quality full foam insulation that is sprayed into the cabinet during the manufacturing process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facts about MasterSpas\u2019 foam insulation:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n