Never Forget To 'wet Test' Hot Tubs Before Buying!

When looking to purchase a home spa or hot tub there are different ways you should consider. You could just head off to all the retail outlets are come home completely and utterly confused or you could take a more pro-active approach and do much of the researching online.

Think about buying along the same lines as when you buy a ca,r as there are many different makes and models of spas to choose from. It would be a good idea to get an overall idea on the price ranges, as at the end of the day money matters and should not be taken lightly.

As with a car you make like to own a Ferrari but few people actually do in comparison to the number of cars which are sold every year. The same applies to spas the top of the range models may be what you would like but may not be what you can realistically afford. If this is the case search the middle ground and make comparisons as to what is being offered and at what price.

There are some great bargains to be had which don't compromise on quality, especially during the quieter sales periods which is typically during the autumn and winter for the home spa industry.

Compare quality against price, browse through the whole ranges online to give yourself a good guide as to the different designs, styles and materials used by the manufacturers. Also look for cost effective running costs as some spas are more ecco-friendly than others.

You should also consider practicality when it comes to size, particularly if you don't have a large garden or patio area or you intend to have more than a couple of people use the spa or hot tub at the same time. Each model is designed to hold a specific number of people, therefore if there are four in your family and you wish to invite friends to join you, you should be looking for a six seat spa or larger. Whilst those who do not want to share their spa time can realistically opt for a two person model.

Once you have carried out your research and dug around for some background information you can head off to the show rooms to see the different models and try them out. When you go to the show rooms you should not be bamboozled by overly keen sales people who will tell you that the cheap models are rubbish and not worth considering as this is not necessarily true. Keep you wits about you and remember sales people are there to do their job and that is to sell you the most expensive model they can, more especially if they are working on a commission basis.

Take advice from sales people who show a genuine interest in want your needs are, the people who show you a variety of models across the price ranges may be the ones who want satisfied customers more than money in the till. Another indication of a reputable company are those which invite you try out their spas and hot tubs. Sales people that are reluctant and make excuses as to why you can't try the hot tubs out, may be they ones you should avoid!