Insulation is what keeps the water in your hot tub hot. It is designed to slow or stop energy from moving. In other words, it traps warmth in the spa and does not allow it to escape.
Any shopper looking for a jacuzzi tub that will (usually) be placed outdoors and expected to heat 400 gallons of water and keep it hot year-round without breaking the bank is wise to consider all of the details that make that possible.
Insulation is a key factor differentiating hot tubs of various quality levels.
Better insulation reduces the amount of work your spa has to do to heat the water and keep it hot. Water that stays hot not only increases owner enjoyment it also lowers energy use – and therefore your utility bill.
In a hot tub that is uninsulated, thinly insulated, or poorly insulated, heat from the water escapes to the perimeter and is lost to the environment. This presents the owner with a triple disadvantage.
The colder air introduced into your spa cools the water and increases the amount of time the spa heater must run to reach and maintain your set temperature
1. You’ll pay more to operate and use the spa
2. Components that work harder and more often wear out faster
3. In other words, you’ll wait longer for your spa to reach your preferred temperature, you’ll pay more for that time and energy, and you could very well need to replace key components sooner.
A hot tub that doesn’t run well, requires more work or breaks down faster is a jacuzzi tub you won’t want to use. One that keeps its heat and works well over time invites you to incorporate the healthfully beneficial hot tub experience in your daily routine.
THE BEST HOT TUBS USE THE SAME INSULATION AS INDUSTRIAL FREEZERS.
Since insulation directly correlates to daily and long-term operating costs, a person who wants the lowest cost of ownership is going to be happiest with a unit that has the best hot tub insulation that is available.
Although it’s particularly important to purchase a well-insulated hot tub if you live in an area that is subject to freezing temperatures at any time during the year, the bottom line is that a well-insulated hot tub spa will cost less to operate in any climate.