Owning a hot tub

What a hot tub actually costs to run and maintain across a full year, why usage commonly fades after the first winter or two, and what tends to go wrong first once the tub gets older.

• Is a hot tub worth it? Worth it if you'll use it weekly.
• What does owning a hot tub cost to run and maintain? Roughly $50 to $150 a month, plus $500 to $1,500 a year in maintenance.
• What do hot tub owners wish they'd known before buying? The real cost is upkeep, not the tub.
• How much does a hot tub cost? A decent hot tub runs $4,000 to $8,000 installed.

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