How to Purchase a Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi manufacturers create different shapes, sizes, depths, colors and materials for products. If you know the kind of Jacuzzi you want for your home, then the process of buying a Jacuzzi really only requires payment. However, finding the right Jacuzzi requires knowing the space of your home, water supply and various other issues related to the installation that you need to address in a consultation with the sales assistant. Once you know the specific dimensions and price range, then you narrow down the search for right hot tub for your space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure out the section of the area you intend to install the Jacuzzi. The measurements show you how large a hot tub to fit on your property. You also need a space free of debris, such as a space outside the range of a tree's falling leaves.
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Check the structural integrity of the prospective Jacuzzi area. A preferable place is a sturdy deck or concrete slab that supports at least 150 pounds per square foot. Consult your home's blueprint plans to find a blank space of yard away from major underground pipelines or septic tanks.
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Estimate the cost based on average Jacuzzi prices and measurements of your space. A two to three person Jacuzzi fits in approximately a 5 by 5' area, while a six person Jacuzzi takes probably a 7 by 7' area. A two person Jacuzzi starts at about $4,000 and a six person type runs higher than $10,000. Ask in the store about monthly operating costs as well.
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Visit websites such as Poolandspa.com, WhatsTheBest-HotTub.com and ConsumerSearch.com to find comparisons and tips on purchasing the best Jacuzzi. Write down any tips you find so you can ask questions about specific hot tubs when you go to the store.
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Choose the materials you would like to have for your hot tub. Acrylics have become the most popular in recent years because they can retain heat better, and thus help make them more energy efficient, however fiberglass interiors are slightly cheaper. A wooden exterior or shell is also asthetically pleasing but can be more expensive than a fiberglass shell. Research each material before you decide with one to purchase(see resources). Choose the one that best suits your budget, needs and pleasure.
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Sample the Jacuzzis in the store before you buy. Some stores let you test running hot tubs in the showroom, so bring a bathing suit. Sit in each tub, preferably submerged in water, but at the very least in the empty tub to check the comfort level. Look at the controls to see how easy they are to use and understand. Ask the salesperson about additional features using the tips you wrote down in step four, such as a slip resistant floor, insulation for energy efficiency, as well as an insulated locking cover, which helps lowers energy costs as well as keep unsupervised children out.
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Ask about the store's delivery, installation and service costs. These costs should be explained to you and agreed upon before completing the purchase.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are savvy in plumbing and electrical systems, you can save some money by installing the Jacuzzi yourself.
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