WHICH IS THE BEST HOT TUB BRAND? PART 1: THE BASICS

Are you in the market for a new hot tub? Good for you! This buyer's guide will help, especially if you are researching the best hot tub brand in your price range.

What does "the best" really mean?

With so many hot tub brands, series, models, options, and sales pitches, the path to answering that question might seem overwhelming. If so, don't worry. We will start with the basics first and get more technical later. Our goal is to keep it simple so you can begin to experience the therapeutic benefits of hot tub ownership as soon as possible.

1 / First, let's keep it simple: what exactly is a hot tub?

Simply put, a hot tub is a big box of heated water. Inside, water pumps, massage jets, a filtration system, and sanitation processes work together to ease physical pain and help you relax. Water pumps move the water from one place to another. Massage jets focus the water and mix it with air. A filtration system removes debris and other stuff. The sanitation processes kill waterborne microbes. The use of water for therapeutic benefit is called "hydrotherapy." The combination of heated water and massage is called "hydromassage." Hydrotherapy and hydromassage have many positive health benefits. The better the hot tub brand, the better your hydrotherapy and hydromassage experience will be. Check out these health benefits!

2 / Take a Wet Test

All hot tubs have the potential for some therapeutic benefit. Provided, of course, the pumps, massage jets, filtration system, and sanitation processes are effective and cooperate seamlessly. The differences between brands become obvious when you do a "hot tub wet test." In other words, you visit our Marquis showroom, bring a bathing suit and towel, and soak in a test model. You will be able to experience the way Marquis achieves superior hydrotherapy for yourself. Ultimately, this is the best way to appreciate "The Marquis Difference."

3 / Read Customer Reviews

Another way to separate the wheat from the chaff is by reading hot tub customer reviews. In particular, look for answers to these questions: How long have they owned their hot tub? Are they satisfied with the hydrotherapy experience? Is the hot tub meeting their expectations? And, if there were any issues, have they been resolved? Marquis has an average customer rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on ConsumerAffairs.com. We invite you to read them for yourself.

4 / Narrow Your Search

One way to narrow your search is by how many people your hot tub needs to hold. Consider if your hot tub is primarily just for 1-2 people or would you like to accommodate more.

5 / Count the Cost

Hot tub ownership may include a variety of expenses. For example, the purchase price of the spa, site preparation and electrical service upgrades (if needed), delivery and installation, and consumables like filters and spa chemicals. With Marquis, there are allowances for flexibility in hot tub pricing. In other words, here at Browning Pools & Spas, we have the freedom to customize a solution that works within your budget and takes expenses into account.

This article should give you a general idea of what you need to consider when shopping around for a hot tub. Next week we'll move on to part 2 which will go into a little bit more detail about the features to look out for.