It’s certainly a well known fact that hot tubs need electricity, but did you know that you should keep your hot tub running 24/7 to keep up the temperature and ensure it stays in great condition?
There are a number of factors that can contribute to how much electricity your hot tub uses each month, for example:
- The outside temperature – colder temperatures need more energy in order to maintain your preferred hot tub temperature
- The build of your hot tub – better quality hot tubs use better quality insulation and more effective circulation and filtration systems, helping to reduce the amount of heat lost and reducing the energy needed to run the hot tub.
- The size of your hot tub – it goes without saying, the bigger the hot tub, the more water will be needed to fill it, so more energy is required to heat it
- Your hot tub cover – does your hot tub cover effectively fit your hot tub?
By investing in a high quality hot tub from a trusted manufacturer such as Jacuzzi, you can certainly stand to save money in the long run as a result of a superior build compared to other less expensive models.
Once you have decided on the best hot tub model to suit your needs, there are steps that you can take to help reduce your hot tub running costs. Here is some of our advice:
Reducing your hot tub running costs
Turn the temperature down a few degrees
During the summer months when the outside temperatures are higher, you can certainly stand to reduce your hot tub temperature by a couple of degrees. During the winter, you may wish to keep your hot tub just above body temperature to keep you warm and comfortable, however, during spring and summer, it can feel more refreshing to reduce your hot tub temperature from 38 or 40 degrees down to 35 or 36 degrees.
By reducing the temperature of your hot tub, you’ll also reduce the energy needed to keep a consistent temperature, so you can save money on your energy bill.
Keep your hot tub running
Whilst you may consider turning off your hot tub when it is not in use in order to reduce energy bills, you will actually use more energy as you will need to reheat the water every time you want to take a dip in your tub.
Invest in a high quality hot tub cover
The better the insulation qualities of your hot tub cover, the more heat is locked in and the lower your energy costs will be. Make sure that you choose a hot tub cover that provides a customised fit for your chosen hot tub model. Effective covers are waterproof, strong, durable, and highly insulated to maintain your water temperature.
To provide an extra layer of protection, you can also invest in a hot tub thermal blanket.
Keep your hot tub filter clean
As well as using hot tub chemicals as recommended by the hot tub manufacturer, another essential maintenance task is to clean your filter on a regular basis. If your filter is clogged, your hot tub will require more energy to ensure that the water flows at the right rate, increasing your bills in the long term. It’s vital to rinse your filters weekly, properly clean them monthly, and replace them as recommended by the manufacturer.
We recommend keeping a spare filter so that you can rotate them when you are carrying out regular maintenance.
Check your energy tariff
As your hot tub requires 24/7 electricity supply, it’s certainly worth checking that you are on the best tariff in your area. If not, you should consider switching to a lower tariff, as although you may be taking a range of important steps to reduce how energy efficient your hot tub is, without a good tariff, you won’t benefit at all.
If you are looking to buy a hot tub and have any questions about the range of models available, or would like to learn more about hot tub running costs and maintenance, then look no further than All Weather Leisure. Our friendly, expert team are on hand to help you choose the right tub and keep it in the best running condition,
You can visit us at our showroom in Shrewsbury, or give us a call on 0333 600 7008. We are always happy to assist you.
