Are Swim Spas Expensive To Run?

Are Swim Spas Expensive to Run?

Swim spas are a significant investment and future owners need to consider more than just the initial price tag. Potential buyers often want to know if swim spas are expensive to run and what they should expect for the overall cost of ownership. While costs can significantly vary based on a number of factors including the manufacturer quality, energy efficiency and size of the spa, the article below will review some tips for what to plan for expense-wise for setting up and running your new swim spa.

Delivery

The delivery costs of a swim spa can vary dramatically. The price difference is largely due to the layout of your home, lot size and where you want to install your swim spa. If it can easily be carried by the delivery team into your backyard and installed, your delivery costs will be minimal. However, if a crane is required to lift the swim spa over your home and maneuver into its resting place, several thousand dollars could be a realistic possibility.

Installation

This is another one off cost and again another one that can vary greatly. Most people have to do either some type of landscaping or home renovation to prepare for their swim spa, even if they are just choosing to do so for appearance purposes.

At a minimum, a concrete slab will need to be poured on a flat, level surface which is near electrical access.  Between material and labour costs, a concrete slab can range in cost from about $7.00 - $14.00 per square foot. Even for a small swim spa, most owners would be looking at approximately $1, 000 to have a concrete slab installed for the swim spa base.

Obviously for those that are planning a more elaborate landscape design with their swim spa, building a deck, gazebo or even adding a sunroom to their home, will be looking at a wide range of higher installation costs.

Chemicals

One of the ongoing costs for swim spa owners are the chemicals required to clean the water. Typically, chemicals can cost between $15 - $35 per month and this can vary based on how often the swim spa is used and whether or not it is a quality model. How well a swim spa is made can influence how much chemicals are required as well as how often components like water filters need to be cleaned or replaced.

Electricity

While swim spas have come a long way in recent years as far as energy efficiency improvement goes, all models are not made equal. A quality swim spa, like Hydropool, who are leaders in energy efficiency, can cost less than a cup of coffee per day to run.

If you are concerned about energy consumption, they are ways to reduce your utility costs. By investing in a durable insulated cover, your swim spa can trap and re-use heat. If you live in an area that has peak energy hours, using your spa in off hours will lower your bill. Finally, by just keeping the temperature a few degrees lower will ensure that you always save on energy costs.

Quality

Buying a cheaper swim spa can often end up costing more in the long run. Cheap spas use cheap materials and often have inferior pumps, cabinets, and shells, which can be incredibly costly to repair or replace. By investing in a quality swim spa, you can rest assured that it will have a long life-span and be cost-effective to maintain.

Swim spas are quite cost effective to run and have so many health and wellness benefits, making them a such a worthwhile investment. Now that you know the answer to whether or not swim spas are expensive to run, download a buyer’s guideto learn more about their features and benefits.