Hot Tub Prices- What Are The Different Price Points Of Hot Tubs?Hot tubs come in all shapes and sizes but also in all prices. Many hot tub dealers, either through their stores or their websites will offer discounts off the recommended sale price so you may feel that you're getting a bargain and sometimes you might be! But it is important to focus on what you need and what you want in a hot tub, not just to shop according to how much it costs. Once you determine what you require in your purchase, you can then conduct a search to find the best price, which will vary depending on the criteria and the size, among several other characteristics. The smallest size spas may be categorized as being for one to two people or for one to four people. In either case, the size really matters and a bigger size will lead to a bigger price tag. Two-person hot tubs or Jacuzzis can run at around $2500 but they will generally have less voltage power. The next size, for one to four people will jump to the upper $3000 range, usually around $3000 to $4500 depending on the specific characteristics. For example, a little spa can seat 3 people, hold 115 gallons of water, a 1.5 horsepower pump, and 10 jets for massaging. This model may cost around $3300. Moving up slightly, if you increase the horsepower to 3.0 hp, the cost will be about $3750. Clearly, the modification of criteria will impact the price. It is possible to compare the same exact model but change around the specifics and then it is easier to see the changes in the price points. The basic model can be 110 volts, 1.5 horsepower, 2 speed pumps, and 10 jets, and it will cost about $3450. A hot tub that is 220 volts, 3.0 horsepower, and 10 jets with a blower will run at $3950. Lastly, the superior model has a Cyclone 220 voltage, significantly more powerful than the previous model, 5.0 horsepower, and 20 jets with a blower. This model's price tag is around $5200. Seemingly small changes will impact the price but they will also greatly impact the performance and abilities of the hot tub so it is important to also keep this fact in mind. Hot tub dealers will also categorize hot tubs according to their sizes in feet or inches. The smallest group is usually 90 inches or smaller or around 7 feet by 7 feet. These models have prices that also range according to the specifics and amenities that they come with, but the price range is generally between $4000 and $7000. Once again, the differences in price will be due to the horsepower, voltage, specific size, and features. However, an 87"x87" that offers many unique characteristics such as remote controls, massaging seats, volcano jets and whirl pools, just to mention a few, can cost above $10,000. Moving up along the price ladder, the larger sized hot tubs will cost much more money. For example, swim hot tub, often a feature of spas or hotels and less frequently found in residential homes, can cost $16,000-17,000 but can easily cost more. In conclusion, the size plays a large role in the cost of a hot tub, often because it holds more water and therefore needs more power and strength to heat the water. The stronger equipment clearly costs more. |