- Rent dollies and/or pallets to facilitate moving the hot tub and keep your spa steady during shipping (be sure to select a pallet of appropriate size)
- Cover your hot tub for transport; some moving companies also suggest using cardboard or foam to cover the corners of the hot tub for extra protection.
Is it worth moving a hot tub?
An older or small hot tub, or one that has not been well maintained may not be worth taking or leaving. Prospective buyers are not likely to see it as a “bonus feature” of your home, or may even consider it an “eyesore.” However, if a new enclosure or a new cover is all it needs, it might be worth doing.
How hard is it to transport a hot tub?
Spas can be quite large and awkwardly shaped. But properly prepared hot tubs are easier to move than you might think. Although enlisting friends to help is not the best way to move a hot tub safely, and moving a hot tub on your own could be expensive and void any existing warranty (more on that below), it is possible.
Can you move a hot tub to a new house?
Whether moving a hot tub to a new home or simply moving it to another spot in the yard, one thing's for sure: it won't be easy. However, if hiring moving professionals isn't in your budget, it's perfectly possible to move a heavy jacuzzi with the help of a few strong friends.
How much does a hot tub cost to run monthly?
Modern manufacturers advertise the cost to run their hot tubs at about one dollar per day, with $50 per month at the high end. The energy cost of a hot tub varies based mainly on the heater, which usually draws between 1,500 watts or 6,000 watts.
Do hot tubs use a lot of electricity?
You can therefore estimate that a hot tub with a 120-volt heater will consume 3,000 watts while in use, and one with a larger heater will consume 7,500 watts. These wattages translate into 3 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and 7.5 kWh, respectively.
Is it cheaper to leave a hot tub on all the time?
Yes, you should leave your hot tub on all of the time. Hot tubs are designed to always be switched on and it's more economical to keep the water hot than it is to heat it up from cold each time you want to use it.
How much does it cost a year to run a hot tub?
The additional hydro cost as well as increased chemical usage and time spent on maintenance will soon outweigh the additional upfront cost of purchasing a higher quality hot tub from Sundance Spas. The average cost of heating and running a Sundance Hot Tub is only $30 per month ($360 Per year).
What's the best way to move a hot tub?
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How much does it cost to crane something over your house?
Generally speaking, small mobile cranes cost around $200 per day to rent and large operated cranes cost closer to $1,000 per day, while large tower cranes can cost around $15,000 to rent for a month.Dec 4, 2020