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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We bought a house that came with a hot tub.  We pretty much never used it, but it still had to be maintained.  Thumbs down.[/quote]

Also my experience.  It was an indoor hot tub, in a dedicated room.  It was pleasant to use, but the frequency of use turned out to be minimal while the costs to keep the water heated, and the chemical treatments, were continuous expenses.  In truth, a nice soaking tub gets you 90% of the same experience for a fraction of the cost, if you don't need to share it with other people at the same time.  [/quote]

This is OP, and DH and I really love hot tubs.  (And so do our kids!)  I’m interested in responses from people who really wanted a hot tub and therefore, hopefully, use theirs with some frequency.  Your comment on maintenance costs does give me pause.  I’m curious what those costs add up to.

We do have a Jacuzzi tub in our master bath, which I enjoy, but part of why I’m interested in getting a hot tub is because we’re in a place with very long winters and it would be nice to be able to soak in the cold air.  [/quote]

I don't remember the specific costs, but we did have to keep the water heated and circulating continuously, which I'm sure was costly.  If you don't keep the pump and heater going all the time, you risk bacterial growth and algae formation, and need plenty of time for the water to heat up before it's ready for use.  You also have to clean the filter regularly, and refresh the chemicals.  It is effectively a small heated swimming pool, so be prepared to maintain it accordingly.  [/quote]

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