3 ways to reduce hot tub energy usage - Hot tub efficiency guide 2022
Energy costs have risen during the course of 2022 thus far and are forecast to increase even further as forecasts for even further increases to the energy price cap are predicted in October. What does this mean for the average Hot Tub owner? Does this mean that hot tubs are magically going to extinct as a result of encroaching energy prices, viciously strangling out owners from being able to run their hot tubs?
Although this may seem to be the general initial consensus, not all is as lost as you may think for hot tubs, and there are certainly many ways in which one could potentially even still, reduce the energy costs associated with their hot tub. Hot tubs can be run with low energy costs, and can be very economical if done right! In this, you will also find that even the simplest ideas can be the biggest of fixes! So don’t let your hot tub be a glorified garden decoration in the summer.
What you will often find is that some retailers in the present energy climate probably won’t take into consideration the numerous costs behind hot tub ownership. From filter changes to chemicals, these are often not told up front to you. Yet one of the most paramount topics is hot tub energy costs, and most retailers would never dare to disclose this in case they lose your sale! We take a different approach, we want you to know that with us, you in fact would save money on energy compared to going with other retailers, especially through our R18 and R10 range of energy-saving hot tubs, that cut energy costs per year by up to 3x! It doesn’t cost a fortune to be energy-saving either, it’s just a case of knowing and choosing the right hot tub for you!
1. Keep your hot tub on between each use
Popular to contrary belief, it is actually more energy efficient for your hot tub for its heater to be kept on between each use. This is down to the simple fact that without turning it off, the heater of the hot tub is able to maintain the water temperature at the optimum temperature that is set whilst not in use. In the case that you turn your hot tub off for use every two days, it may actually cost you more from re-heating the water back up!
For instance, keeping your hot tub heater on and maintaining your water temperature at a sizzlingly nice 40°C if you use your hot tub regularly will most definitely save you money, in comparison to turning it off and making your hot tub re heat the water back to 40°C from 25°C.
This can be a real game-changer for those who are anxious about using their hot tub constantly within the week. In fact, it isn’t as expensive as one may think to keep it on, and in fact, if you use it often enough, it’ll be far cheaper as less energy is expended in maintaining the temperature of the hot tub.
Of course, if there is a long period of time between each use of the hot tub, you will be better off with the hot tub heater in the end.
Luckily if the heating time is an issue, Grimsby Hot tub sells an array of 3kW hot tubs and 4kW heaters to drastically reduce the heat up time for hot tubs. Just browse our range here.
2. Securely fit your hot tub lid
It is surprising as to how much of an impact this may play, but the hot tub lid is a big factor in terms of keeping a hot tub economical to run.
Temperature loss without the lid being on when the hot tub is not in use will result in the hot tub having to work harder in order to keep your water temperature at the temperature set, and as a result, more energy will be consumed. So it is safe to say that the lid of the hot tub is absolutely vital in keeping the hot tub energy efficient.
Luckily, with each hot tub sale that we do, every order comes with a luxury thermal cover! This cover is built exactly with this in mind, helping you to maintain your water temperature, whilst keeping those water bills low.
3. Buying the right hot tub
This one may come as a sort of a new consideration when it comes to buying a hot tub. In fact, this thought may have not popped up in your mind at all. But this is definitely more important than you may think.
One absolute factor that every hot tub owner must consider is the energy costs associated and in this you must not let some retailers quickly make away with your money, selling you energy-guzzling hot tubs. Those will not be economical to run in the long term otherwise!
Instead, here at Grimsby hot tub, we offer the R10 and R18 insulation range, which you can check here.
It is absolutely vital to keep energy costs down, and with the R10 range, you may see a saving of up to 2-3x what is seen on a hot tub without the same insulation! It is an incredible factor to seriously consider.
We only have your best interests in mind here, and we want to make sure that this is something every hot tub owner knows as a tip. You do not want to be forking out for your energy bills.
Ready to buy a hot tub? Grimsby Hot Tubs has been an aspiring company for the past 6 years and have over 70 hot tubs to choose from our range. Why not browse our full range of hot tubs now and see if the perfect hot tub might be just a click or two away.
Prefer to speak to someone? Give us a call on 01472 425032 or visit our showroom and we can help you choose the best spa for you.
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