10 Reasons to Upgrade Your Old Spa or Hot Tub

So you need a few good reasons to upgrade that old clunker hot tub in your backyard? Well take a seat and try
to sell your spouse on the idea. It might be easier than you think. As we have stated in different locations
within the site, the hot tub industry is an ever-changing beast. New technologies mean less work and more
time enjoying your hot tub. We�ll explore a few here to make the transfer into a new hot tub an easier one.
You know the hot tub industry is just like any business out there with new ideas always utilizing newer
technologies. There are a lot of parallels to the automobile industry without the car salesperson attached.
Every year the spa manufacturers unveil their new models with new bells and whistles that make ownership
more attractive now than ever before. Remember folks; the hot tub/spa industry started with a redwood tub
consisting of one jet and hot water. Now look at what is all available; it blows my mind when I see all the
advances in just a few short years. Hot tubs are more affordable than ever before, they provide a safer
environment than they did in the past and all with less energy expended. So we�ll provide you with a short list
to convince your spouse that now is the time.

Environmentally friendly: Hot tubs today offer the ability to use less power than just a few short years
ago. Full-foam insulation, heat capture systems, LED lights, filter cycles or low amperage 24/7 circulation
pumps, multiple pumps utilizing switchless motors, corona discharge ozone systems, more powerful pumps
drawing less energy, custom fit insulated covers and synthetic cabinets that will not warp thus allowing the
cold air in. Typically the average hot tub cost merely $12.00 to $20.00 a month to operate as opposed to
older hot tubs the draw as much as $75.00 a month to operate. Heck, the energy savings alone should be
enough to convince most of us. So if you�re onboard with most of us, saving money and the environment go
hand in hand. So get in the family Hummer and head out to your local retailer today.

Therapy Jets: Today�s hot tubs provide more therapy than ever before. Today�s spa jets provide a wide
variety of actions; everything from pressure point jets to pulsing massage spinners. We have seen many spas
with multiple types of jets to provide the bather a full body massage; by the time they get out. These jets do
provide hot tub bathers with a complete relaxation session, as well as aid in invigorating a tired body. How
many times have we got home and slipped into our hot tubs and let the world melt away. Massage your neck
and feet, removing the kinks and knots from a stressful day.

Ease of Maintenance: With all the advances in the hot tub industry and the way hot tubs operate; the
owner is limited to their actual interaction. Chemicals are designed to make the spa experience even more
enjoyable with less time spent looking at test strips and more time in the hot tub. Filter cycles that control the
clarity of the water, hot tub filters that have advanced to the point where they are now microbial and
antibacterial traps; reducing the need for chemical interventions, hot tub ozone systems that introduce 75%
more ozone than their counterparts did just a few years ago; again reducing the need of spa chemicals,
mineral systems that work in harmony with the ozone system to kill bacteria. The hot tub cabinets are now
mainly built out of synthetic materials; reducing the annual sand, stain and seal program. Man I�ll miss that
one for sure.

Lighting systems: now with LED introduction with many hot tub manufacturers; the spa experience in now
more romantic and dramatic than ever. Some hot tub manufacturers have included LED lighting on the front
exterior to aid in find the steps in the dark; awesome idea!! Now you have a real choice when it comes to a
mood set by the lighting features. Don�t forget it cost less to operate than conventional lighting and last
longer.

Ease of Operation: Topside controls have advanced to the point where there is no guess work involved.
Some even have remote control features to adjust jet pressure without getting out of your favorite hot tub
seat; talk about a plus. Most of these control panels are easy to operate and seldom have problems due to
their construction and design. Hot tub manufacturers have not fallen asleep at the wheel when it comes to
making things less problematic for both the owners and dealers. No problems = more sells for the spa
manufacturers. Some spa manufacturers offer individual controls at each station in their hot tub, thus
allowing each user the option of controlling their own experience while in the hot tub. Cover lifts and storage
units.

Entertainment systems: Most hot tub manufacturers offer hot tubs that have the options of built-in
advanced marine grade stereo systems, some of these systems even offer sub-woofers built into the shell so
you can actually feel the music as well. So all you party tubbers look for this feature. Plasma televisions have
introduce a whole new frontier in the spa experience; now the hot tub owners are having football parties,
surround sound is a nice touch for those wanting that home theater experience. All designed to withstand the
elements. Oh and remember where you may have dropped that remote control.

Water features: The hot tub industry has taken a firm grasp of the fact that most people enjoy the sound of
waterfalls and have incorporated into their spas. Water sprites spray warm water over the spa bathers
enveloping them in a nice warm climate on those cold winter nights. How about dancing water spouts backlit
with LED lights to add to the hot tub experience. Now you don�t even have to be in the spa to enjoy it; it�s now
the centerpiece of your backyard escape.

New styles and colors: Spas these days seem like they are available in every imaginable color under the
sun; yes we have seen the purple hot tubs out there folks. The spa colors are more vibrant than ever. The spa
shells offer more comfort for everyone that gets in and the hot tub manufacturers are aware that everyone
isn�t exactly 5�10� so now there is multi-level seating in many hot tubs these days. Shells that can match any
d�cor; from redwood to Tennessee fieldstone and stainless steel. Cabinets that incorporate storage or steps
that have this option. Now with almost every shape available to accommodate any space.

Added built-in features: Such things as ice buckets; to keep those beverages cooled down, softer head
pillows, cup holders, side bars, hand rails and even towel warmers for those wanting to dry with a nice hot
towel after bathing.

Aromatherapy: This seems to be the newest sensation for most people that I talk with. Some hot tub
manufacturers offer a built system; some people prefer to select their own environmental escape. There are
scents ranging from relaxation to invigoration and everything in between. Some of these scents are a integral
part of the spa water chemistry. So your imagination is the only limit that can be set.

As you can see, there are so many reasons that people are purchasing new hot tubs today than ever before.
Yet saying; see ya later to that old hot tub, is always a tough one. You�ll be the soul judge of that. Happy
tubbing!!