A hot tub is the height of luxury! Outdoor pools are rare in the UK due to the colder climate and wet weather we experience for much of the year. But a steaming hot jacuzzi heated to perfection is ideal all year round. Many people are put off from installing a hot tub due to the belief that hot tubs cost an arm and a leg to keep running, but this is a harmful myth! Thankfully, we’re here to help you cut through the noise with some facts and information. Let’s take a quick look below at how much it costs to run a hot tub and what you can do to reduce costs:

Not As Expensive As You Think

Despite what the nay-sayers claim, hot tubs are nowhere near as expensive as many people think they are! The specific cost of running your hot tub depends on a number of factors, from the size of the tub and the volume of water it holds, to the ambient temperature outside and how often you use it. But with average use, a hot tub will generally use between 3 and 6 kilowatt hours (kWh) per day, which will cost roughly £1-2, even with the current high energy tariffs.

Avoid The Cheap Models

If keeping ongoing costs down for your hot tub is a concern, then you’ll be pleased to know that an up-front investment will pay off in the long term. The running cost and energy usage of your hot tub can be up to 6x higher with a cheaper model due to the lack of insulation and energy-efficient components.

Use Hot Tub Accessories To Lower Your Energy Usage

Helping to cut down your hot tub energy costs is all about keeping that heat in! There a number of hot tub accessories you can use to help keep down costs:

A Heat Cover

Similar to the cover you may put over your car in the winter to protect from ice, a heat cover for your hot tub will ensure that it keeps heat trapped inside while you aren’t using it.

A Thermal Blanket

If you’re not satisfied with solely using a heat cover and want to make extra sure you’re getting peak energy efficiency, layering a thermal blanket on top will add that extra level of thermal protection.

Energy Efficient Components

Many hot tubs now come equipped with energy efficient components as standard, but if you have an older model you may want to consider swapping out your water pump or heating elements for greener, cheaper, more efficient models.

Take Advantage of Sales and Discounts

Now you have all the information about reducing your hot tub running costs, how about cutting those upfront costs too? Right now at Hot Tubs Direct we have huge price drops on some of our most popular energy efficient models. Like our Executive Legend range, which currently has a massive £2900 discount on both the 5 and 6 seater models! Not only that; but with our price guarantee, if you show us a cheaper like-for-like quote, we’ll beat it by £250! With 0% finance and free delivery and installation, what have you got to lose? Get in touch with the best hot tubs Bury has today!