Spa Covers - Save Energy and Money

Spa covers all look the same from the outside but offer a wide range in quality, heat retaining ability, and cost. A cover that comes with a tub on the initial purchase is merely a top that just serves to cover the water. A replacement cover offers much more benefits including better insulation.

A quality hot tub cover will make your spa operate with more energy efficiency and less out-of-pocket cost over the lifetime of your spa's use. Having a well-insulated covering can reduce your energy bill from the spa's use by up to five times the cost. Without the necessary insulation on your hot tub's cover, the heat generated simply escapes out the cover and the cost of operation escalates. Purchasing an insulated spa covering can pay for itself with energy savings in as little as six months.

Hot Tub Covers - Retaining Heat

When considering buying a replacement spa cover, check the amount of insulation. An R-value rating of 14 is considered good, however you can save much more money by buying one with an R-value of 16 to 20. Covers that are made to retain heat usually have 4 to 6 inches of foam and are reinforced by metal to keep the cover from sagging in the middle. If your current cover is sagging in the middle and puddles of water form in the center, it is time to consider buying a new replacement cover.

Make sure that your new cover has foam that is wrapped in a water resistance material such as polyethylene. If the foam is not protected, the cover can fail due to excessive water weight. Also, the outer covering should also be water resistant to keep the elements from ruining your spa's water. A quality marine grade vinyl works best.

You can purchase a new cover for your spa easily online at competitive prices. Other cover accessories are available including lifts and custom made covers to fit your unique spa shape. Service is available as well to help keep your spa in top working order.

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