I live alone and am making some improvements to my home. I’m torn between purchasing a hot tub or installing a jetted bathtub in the master bathroom. Are the benefits the same? Since it’s just me, I can’t decide if I need all the space inside of a hot tub. I’ve been going back and forth for a while and can’t make up my mind.
Sincerely,
Torn in Tuscaloosa
Dear Torn,
Choosing between a hot tub and a jetted bathtub is a question that comes up a lot during renovations. If the budget only allows for one or the other, it may seem like a hard decision… at first.
The first consideration to make is installation. Hot tubs from Dream Maker Spas are designed to be simple to setup: simply fill your spa with water and plug it in. Installing a jetted tub is a complex project with a high cost on top of purchasing the bathtub itself.
Next, consider your water. A hot tub from Dream Maker Spas only needs to be drained and refilled once every 3-4 months to clean it and restore water balance. With the water cycling schedule, water moves and does not sit stagnant inside pipes or jets. Jetted bathtubs are drained and refilled each use, and they need frequent cleaning — whether they get used or not. This is because water lies stagnant in the jetted bathtub’s piping even when it is empty. Water that’s stagnant will grow mold.
Think about the placement of your spa too. Because hot tubs from Dream Maker Spas are portable, you can move their location around your yard and even into your home. Being able to move your spa means that you can change its location during the seasons if you wish — setting it in the perfect spot to catch a sunset in the spring, or moving it closer to your backdoor during the winter months. A jetted bathtub is stuck in one place… your bathroom.
Another advantage of hot tubs is that they have different seating arrangements, so you can customize your massage inside your spa. The Cabana Suite has a lounge plus three bucket seats, each with different jet configurations. With this setup, you have four different massage options built into one spa.
Here comes the obvious one: only one of these options is good for entertaining. Invite friends and family over for a fun hot tub party! But you’ll probably not want to share your jetted bathtub with the neighbors.
And finally: your comfort. Hot tubs from Dream Maker Spas are kept at the perfect temperature with a Convertible 1kw / 4kw heater, so your spa is warm and ready whenever you are. Plus, you can enjoy a soothing massage from the jets without your water going cold. It’s not the same story for jetted bathtubs that don’t come with a built-in heater. Before you know it, you’re sitting in a tub full of cold water. Unfortunately, the same mixture of air and water that makes a jetted tub so inviting also causes the water to cool 60% to 80% faster than a traditional bathtub without jets.
It’s pretty easy to see that for convenience and fun, a hot tub has a lot more to offer. Dream Maker Spas are affordable, and because there won’t be any installation surprises, you can avoid unpredicted costs in your building or renovation budget.
I hope this helps!
Best,
Dream Maker Spas