The installation of a pool can offer many benefits including entertainment and home value in some instances. Unfortunately, not every homeowner can have an in-ground swimming pool whether because of finances or neighborhood restrictions. A hot tub, however, is one addition that most homeowners can handle. If you are considering looking for hot tubs for sale, here are a few factors to consider before making your purchase.
1. Location
Many homes have a deck or backyard of sorts, but a hot tub needs to be installed in a specific manner, so determining the exact location of where your hot tub will be is imperative before placing your order. A sturdy, even surface is important. This surface can be a patio or deck, but both options need to be sturdy and in good condition to support the weight of the hot tub including the added water. It also needs to be able to support the weight of its inhabitants.
Whether you already have a patio or deck, consider having a separate concrete pad poured specifically for your hot tub. This pad can be installed in your backyard, off an existing patio or deck, or in another location of your yard. Lastly, make sure your hot tub can be located near an electrical outlet. Power will be needed to heat the water and turn on the jets. An electrician can help you connect the hot tub to your power source.
2. Load
Once you have designated and prepared a location of your hot tub, you can focus on the size and bather load. To determine what size is best for your family's needs, figure out how many people would realistically use the hot tub at one time. While you may think a larger tub that accommodates more people than your immediate family is best, bigger is not necessarily better if your location does not permit the larger size.
The best size will be comfortable, but not excessively large. You and other members of your household will want to be able to stretch out comfortably without feeling constricted by so many other people inside the tub at one time. Also, the larger the size, the more expensive it will be. Therefore, you will need to choose a size big enough for your location and family while still being on a budget.
3. Needs
Finally, focus on your specific needs when choosing a hot tub. Hydrotherapy, or the use of water, has been proven to alleviate pain and discomfort in joints, muscles, and bones. If you are dealing with chronic pain related to an injury or medical condition, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, make sure to choose a hot tub with jets that target your specific body parts.
Swim spas are also excellent options for many people who are dealing with injuries or chronic pain disorders. These spas offer larger spaces so that you can swim as a form of physical therapy.