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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Buying A Hot Tub Heater
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Todays hot tubs come with either gas or electric heaters. Generally when you buy your hot tub new you make your choice. When it comes time to replace it you will replace it with the same type of heater that you originally had. The older spas heaters where no where near as efficient as the newer ones are. In fact they could be so costly to operate that it was actually cheaper to replace with a modern heater than to keep using the old technology. Today you can even buy solar powered hot tub heaters that are very energy efficient reducing your operating costs substantially and turning your heating costs to almost zero. The only criteria is that you must live somewhere where there is plenty of sunshine throughout the day. When it comes to deciding between gas and electric heaters it often comes down to what is cheapest in the area you live. Energy costs can vary dramatically depending on where you live. Which is better? Well that depends on who you ask. Both types have their own followers who can say nothing wrong about their choice. I guess you could ask the pros but what really matters is that the choice you have made works for you. Whether you choose gas or electric you need to realize that the larger the heater the faster the water will heat. This can be important depending on what type of user you are. If you like to spontaneously soak then a larger heater might be a better choice than if you are a person who plans their soaks in which case a smaller heater might be adequate. When you replace your hot tub heater no matter what type or size you choose whats important is to purchase a brand that has a good reputation for providing a quality product thats energy efficient and designed to last. About The Author: Alphonso has been working in the home remodeling industry for last 5 years. Take advantage of his experience and written material on hot tub |
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