What is the difference between a hot tub, spa and Jacuzzi?
Typically, a hot tub is portable. It is a totally self-contained unit that sits above the ground. One of the advantages of a hot tub is that you can move it much like you move furniture. When someone says “spa,” the person is usually referring to an in-ground unit, and is often part of an in-ground pool. Jacuzzi is a company that manufacturers hot tubs and jetted bathtubs. Due to the fact that Jacuzzi made the original hot tub, the term Jacuzzi is sometimes used to refer to a hot tub (much like people use Coke to refer to a soft drink or Kleenex to refer to a tissue). How much will operating a hot tub affect my utility bill? Since hot tubs are all electric and the water that a hot tub uses is minimal, your electric bill will be the only utility affected by operating a hot tub. Electrical costs to operate a hot tub are about $15-$30 per month. Are hot tubs difficult to clean or maintain? Hot tubs are easy to maintain. In a recent survey conducted by the Association of Pool & Spa Profess
