Installing a new hot tub? Save time, money, headaches, and hassles with our expert guides on choosing location, electrical connections, and more.
Once you have found the perfect hot tub, it’s time to plan out the installation! You may also be wondering about the electrical wiring of the hot tub. For example, does a hot tub need a GFCI breaker? All hot tubs require a GFCI breaker. Hard-wired hot tubs will need the GFCI breaker inside a … Read more
Shopping for a hot tub can be fun. But before you step into a showroom, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered, such as what it’s going to sit on. If you’ve wondered does a hot tub have to sit on concrete, read on! A hot tub does not have to … Read more
When you begin your search for the perfect hot tub, you will come across models that connect to your home’s electricity in different ways. For those that operate on 220 volts, you’ll no doubt end up asking what is a hot tub disconnect and do you need one? Here’s what I know having owned 4 … Read more
Lots of people put hot tubs inside or on a screened patio. But before you buy one, you’ll need to know will a hot tub fit through a door. For an average-sized hot tub, you need a door frame that is at least 33″ wide and 80″ tall. Hot tubs are moved by turning them … Read more
Many first-time hot tub buyers are unsure of where to put their new hot tub. And the most common question they ask is “does a hot tub need to be level?” Yes, a hot tub needs to be level. Most hot tubs are made of a wood frame under an acrylic shell. While they are … Read more
I love hot tubs and we’ve owned 3 of them. But in addition to wanting to keep our kids safe, we’ve also wondered legally, do you need to put a fence around a hot tub? The laws vary, but, you do need a fence around any outdoor hot tub or pool. There are state laws, … Read more