If you want
to save energy and money when it comes to your hot tub, here are a few tips:
By starting your
spa or hot tub with its cover on, you won’t lose as much heat. Think of it,
because heat rises just like the heat rising in our home, by insulating the
attic or keeping the cover on our spa, we can prevent up to 85% of heat from
escaping through the roof. Also replace your cover if it’s ripped and cracked
from age. Water will accumulate in the cover decreasing its effectiveness,
wasting energy and money.
Another
effective way to save hot tub heating energy is by creating a windbreak around
your spa. By cutting wind exposure with shrubs, privacy panels, or fencing, as
well as spa enclosures you can significantly reduce heat loss.
You can also
take advantage of using off-peak heating. Since many power utilities offer
reduced rates during off-peak hours, when demand is lowest, you can benefit
from using those time slots to heat your hot tub. If your hot tub has a timer circuit
that allows you to program off-peak heating your hot tub can maintain its heat
for several hours after the heater is turned off by correctly insulating your spa
and getting a good cover.
With the
price of everything these days, everybody wants to save a few dollars more.
These are some helpful tips for reducing energy to heat up your spa but there
are many others. Check back regularly for more useful tips.
