Owning a hot tub has been a sign of status and luxury for a long time. It can also be beneficial for you and your family to own one. A hot tub is a portable spa that has all the plumbing and electrical parts contained inside a cabinet. Using a hot tub regularly can help reduce stress and pain. It can also improve your flexibility and help you sleep better. Here are some common hot tub buying mistakes to avoid:

1. Not considering installment costs
The hot tub will cost to install. Delivery, electrical hook-up, chemicals, hot tub accessories, and hot tub base are all included in the installation cost. Hot tub installation could cost you up to $2,000. So while you are making your budget for a hot tub, make sure to include installment cost so you are not blindsided in the end.

2. Underestimating maintenance
Maintaining a hot tub can be time consuming and irritating but it has to be done. Some people buy a hot tub thinking they won’t have to do a lot of maintenance or that they can just do the minimal and everything will be okay. That is not true. Every hot tub is different and should be maintained per the manual. If patience isn’t a virtue you have, then you can either pay someone to do it or keep the filtration system in good working order.

3. Choosing wrong jets
Choosing the wrong jets is a mistake that buyers often make. All jets are not created equally. You may think that the more jets the better the hot tub but what you should focus on is the placement. When picking a hot tub make sure the jets conform to the shape of your back. This means that the jets are wide at both the top and bottom and then thin in the middle. These jets will be more effective.

4. Not considering placement
A hot tub, when filled, can weigh up to two tons or more. Make sure the foundation under the hot tub is stable and sturdy. A concrete patio is a good place to put a hot tub. If you don’t have a concrete patio speak to a contractor to find the best location. When you find the right location, measure it. Measure the space and then take the measurements with you when you go to pick out a hot tub. Find one that you like that corresponds to the measurements of the location. This will ensure that you don’t pick a hot tub too big for the location.

5. Focusing only on initial cost
When buying a hot tub you can’t focus on the initial cost. Instead, you should also think about how much the hot tub will cost you over time. These costs include maintenance and repairs. If a hot tub is of higher quality it will cost more but most likely it will last longer and not cost as much to maintain and repair.

6. Not considering why you’re buying a hot tub
Why do you want a hot tub? This is an important question to ask and you should have an answer before you buy one. Make sure you know why you are buying one so you can find the right one that will fit your needs. You will be able to find the one with the features you need.