There’s nothing like a nice soak in the spa to reduce stress. Don’t let worries over energy costs prevent you from enjoying yourself! LCEC energy advisors suggest that monthly energy costs depend on the temperature of your spa, your usage and your spa pump.
Select a spa and heater size by considering the speed in which you want to heat up the water. Many owners want their heaters to be capable of raising the water to the desired temperature in about an hour. A larger heater can actually cost less to operate than a smaller heater because the shorter heating time minimizes heat loss to the air.
LCEC also recommends that you always use a cover while the spa is not in use or while it’s heating. Your spa or hot tub will reach the desired temperature faster and retain heat longer with a cover.
To conserve energy, simply be sensible. If you use your spa or hot tub daily, use a cover and only turn the heater up when you’re ready to use it.
And if you are trying to balance the enjoyment you receive with the cost to operate, remember, using the air pump to make bubbles greatly increases heat loss which also increases energy cost.
For more energy saving tips, visit www.lcec.net.