Try A Hot Tub Before You Buy

Try A Hot Tub Before You Buy

You won’t know if the hot tub you’ve chosen is truly the right one until you try it out yourself. So, with this said, you should realize that you have all the right in the world to take a hot tub for a spin if you are truly interested in making the big purchase.

Most portable hot tub dealers are happy to allow a serious customer to try out the product first. Many dealers offer test soaks in private rooms or in their showrooms after normal business hours. In either case, you can call ahead to schedule the test soak.

Make sure to try out a model that is somewhat similar to the one you are interested in purchasing so you can make an informed comparison. Upon arriving, you should be guided to a comfortable place to change into your swimsuit. Hot tub dealers should make the experience enjoyable and recognize your need for privacy.

The most important thing to pay attention to during your test soak is the types of jets and whether or not their direction and pressure can be adjusted. You should be able to get a good feel for the spa within ten or so minutes.

Move around the hot tub to try out all of the seating options. Also, try out all of the hot tub accessories. Most dealers add numerous hot tub accessories to the test models so you can try as many as possible, and then pick the options you really need. After getting out and changing, you can meet with your salesperson for any further information or questions.

In most showrooms the water in the test model will be completely sanitized, balanced, and at a suitable temperature. The hot tub will likely have the cover on so you’ll learn how to remove it. A cover lifter may also be attached so you can try it out.

A sales representative can do a short demonstration on how to adjust the jets, pumps, temperature, lights, etc. You may then get in and use the controls yourself. Ideally, your salesperson should then leave you to experience the spa privately, but stay close enough so you can continue to ask questions.

While most dealers will have only a few models available for testing, they typically choose popular and comparable models so you’ll have a general idea of the seating and jet placement on other models offered. A “test soak” should give you the confidence to make the big decision, or the know-withal to wait on your purchase.