Hot tubs are very popular but at the same time a lot of people complain about them using a lot of energy
. The truth however is that with a little intelligence we can easily save energy while using hottubs.
Here are some tips that can help:
1. Turn off the hottubs when it is not in use, especially when you go out on holidays. While you are not at home and will not be using the tubs for a period lasting longer than a week, you should turn the thermostat down.
2. It is wise to use a spa cover with the tub, when it is not in use. This minimizes the water loss as well as the heat loss. The uncovered hot tubs can accumulate a lot of dirt. The dirty tubs consume more energy.
3. It is important to maintain a steady temperature and keep it at that. The tubs set at a higher temperature use a lot of energy to sustain the higher heat. When it is simply turned down to 102 degrees, it can make a huge difference.
4. It is also very important to maintain the equipment as the clean parts will consume less energy. The clogging of filters can reduce the waters circulation causing the motor to undergo some strain.
5. One may use a timer or may use the tubs only when they are needed. This helps to save a lot of energy as the hottubs will be in use only when they have to be.
6. Reducing the accessories is also a good idea as they tend to consume a lot of extra energy. People who use extra lights will end up paying extra for consuming extra energy.
7. The best tip is not to buy any used hottubs. A lot of people buy the used hot tubs as they think that this way they will save a lot of money, but the truth is that such tubs cost much more in the future, because they consume a lot of energy. It makes sense to buy the new models as all the new models have an energy saving pre installed in them. They have a higher insulation as well as really efficient motors. They require much less energy than their older counterparts. Whenever you shop around for hot tubs, you should ask for models that come with efficient energy saving features.