If you got a hot tub, how much did it cost and was it worth it?

[Anonymous]

We have one and use it year round, much more than I expected. DW will take some wine out and enjoy the jets about 2x a week to relax and unwind. Works for us.

[Anonymous]

I bought one in October and we started using it after it was installed just before Thanksgiving. I absolutely Love it! Between the four of us, we use it nightly. My teenage daughter loves to have friends over, I love sitting under the stars and listening to my meditation music before bed and drinking tea. My husband and I love going in together and my teenage son also goes in almost every night. It’s my favorite purchase. I was a person who took a bath almost every night for relaxation and the hot tub is so much better in my opinion. And yes, I do clean and keep sanitation levels in check and do weekly maintenance myself with the chemical checks, it’s not the hard. We have saltwater tub too. I wash filter monthly and once a week do a non chlorinated shock. We will switch water out before spring and then again before winter next year. Like the idea of plunge pool in summer as I can see the hot water might not be as appealing in our muggy weather.

[Anonymous]

We paid $30k all in for a top of the line hot tub that requires very little maintenance. Had to reinforce our deck to take the weight so that added to the cost. Worth it in our opinion, but that’s very subjective

[Anonymous]

We got one in 2022. The tub itself was $16k and then the electrical and concrete pad added $3k. Definitely worth it for us - helps with recovery after sports events, relaxation, and sleep quality. We are also in a colder climate than DC and we love using it in the winter. Maintenance isn’t too bad, but it uses a ton of electricity.

[Anonymous]

Just got back from the pool and was in the hot tub so thought of this thread. A woman came in and immediately slipped under the water (all the way). If we hadn't pulled her out she would have drowned. She blacked out from low blood pressure. This could happen to a guest in your hot tub. The pool manager said that the hot tub is the #1 reason that they have to call paramedics.

I googled a question about insurance and got this:

Yes, installing a hot tub typically increases home insurance premiums because it raises liability risks—such as injuries or drowning—and increases the home's total value. Insurers often require higher liability coverage (e.g., $300,000 to $500,000+) and may require safety measures like locked covers. It is essential to notify your provider to ensure proper coverage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Just got back from the pool and was in the hot tub so thought of this thread. A woman came in and immediately slipped under the water (all the way). If we hadn't pulled her out she would have drowned. She blacked out from low blood pressure. This could happen to a guest in your hot tub. The pool manager said that the hot tub is the #1 reason that they have to call paramedics.

I googled a question about insurance and got this:

Yes, installing a hot tub typically increases home insurance premiums because it raises liability risks—such as injuries or drowning—and increases the home's total value. Insurers often require higher liability coverage (e.g., $300,000 to $500,000+) and may require safety measures like locked covers. It is essential to notify your provider to ensure proper coverage.

You should already have liability coverage at those levels.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have one with a Freshwater salt filtration system and it’s great. I don’t understand people that are spending $75-$100/month on maintenance. We get ours checked out once a year unless there are issues, of which we’ve had none.

That's the same type we have. I don't remember the cost, maybe around $20K? We've had it for several years now and it still gets used frequently. My teens and their friends love it. Maintenance isn't difficult and we do drain it twice a year. I think you're either hot tub people or not and we knew when we bought it that we were hot tub people. It was definitely worth it for us.