Jamison, PA 215.491.7446 || Exton, PA 610.363.1099 || West Berlin, NJ 856.638.0800
Spring Dance Hot Tubs, Inc.
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Hot Tub Buyer's Guide
If you've been spending time on our website or have spoken with any one of our great sales representatives, we're confident that we've convinced you that your life is missing a hot tub! Now you're probably wondering about the logistics of this new addition to your home. Whatever questions you may have, we have the answers. And, as always, if you don't see the answer to your specific question, please feel free to Contact Us!
What do I need to consider before purchasing a spa?
How much should I spend on a spa? How expensive is it to operate a spa? What are the electrical requirements for a hot tub? Does the number of jets present in a tub determine the quality of the tub? What do I need to know about pump horsepower? How much room will I need for my spa? What type of base does my new hot tub need to sit on? Can you put my spa on my roof or a hard to reach place in my yard? How do I keep the water clean? How often do I have to drain and clean the spa? What if I have a service issue? Who do I call? At Spring Dance Hot Tubs, we encourage our customers to try out different models with a "wet test." While trying out a spa, consider the following:
Quality spas are available in a wide range of prices. Just like cars, spa prices reflect different features and options, the materials from which the spa is made, and the quality of the engineering of the spa.
The main cost of operating a spa is heating the water. If you have a fully-foam insulated spa with an insulated, locking cover, the average daily cost is only about $1.00 to run your hot tub. Caldera and Hot Spring Spas have important "GREEN" initiatives for all their hot tub models. They are leaders in the industry when it comes to offering energy efficient hot tubs. Learn more about our energy efficient tubs on our energy page. Most of our tubs require a 220v electrical hook-up, however we DO have a few models that run on a dedicated, 115v outlet! Do you know what model you're interested in? If not, visit our virtual Spa Showroom to explore all the options. Pre-Delivery Instructions The short answer is NO- the number of jets has no affect on the quality of the tub.
The longer answer is that delivering the best massage in the world has very little to do with the number of jets and a lot more to do with the proper placement of jets. This is where the engineering comes into play. Jet orifices, the plumbing and the pumps all factor into the delivery of a great hydro-massage. Think of it like acupuncture- a SINGLE, properly placed filiform can remove pain, relieve stress and promote healing. You could put 200 filiform needles in the WRONG place and get nothing but pain without any benefit. All of our jets are designed by and placed into the spa by a team of experts from both the medical massage fields and hydrotherapy fields. We strongly recommend that you try out the hot tub before you make your purchase. Just from sitting in the tub, you will be able to tell if a manufacture chose a particular number of jets just to look flashy, or if the jet placement was done for some great engineering purpose. There are two different types of horsepower: Break Down Torque and Continuous Duty.
Other engineering factors, such as the size of the plumbing, filtration and jet orifices, all configure into the horsepower equation. Check out what Hot Spring and Caldera's engineers have done!
You will need the obtain dimensions of the hot tub you are purchasing PLUS whatever distance your township requires that you create around your tub. (See the question: What type of base should I use for more info on this.) You will also need to account for any accessories that you might be getting (cover lifters, umbrellas, steps, etc…). Please note that cover lifters need anywhere from 9 to 24 inches of additional room on one side of the tub for clearance to open your cover completely. The side of the tub that your cover will need to open on is sometimes your choice, but sometimes the design of the tub determines which side it has to be on. Contact your sales representative to find out how your cover is going to open! The base that your tub will rest upon must be ready when we arrive with your tub. It can be almost any hard, level surface that can support an evenly distributed amount of weight across it's structure.
Bases that work well include: concrete pads poured 4 to 6 inches thick; pavers; railroad ties; wood decks and pea gravel pads (poured 4 inches or thicker). Crushed stone bases and architectural stone bases also work, as well.* Check out Hot Spring Spa's Deck Designer to get some great ideas for the base of your tub! We carry a line of Spa Pad bases that are designed specifically to hold a hold tub and are easily installed. They also have the added benefit of being portable in case you decide to move the location of your tub at a later date. They are modular so they can be purchased in kits for any size tub! Please keep in mind that when dealing with township inspectors, interpretation of code can and will often vary. They may require you to have additional materials in between your base and your tub. If you plan to have an inspection at the end of your project, it is always best to check with them first, before beginning work on your base. *Depending on how large of a spa you are purchasing, a crushed stone base may not be recommended by the manufacture. Discuss the best base with your sales representative to be sure!
Absolutely! We quite often deliver spas to sites that need to be accessed by a crane. Details will need to be discussed with your salesperson, and we will want to do a physical site check, but crane deliveries are NOT difficult, and surprisingly, fairly inexpensive! First of all, we require that you have at least a B.S. in Chemistry- JUST KIDDING! You don't have to be a Chemist to keep your hot tub water clean! Water chemistry is very simple when you follow our easy-to-use instructions! When you purchase your spa from us, we offer you a few choices for water care maintenance. Your sales representative will explain each cleaning system so you can determine which is best for you. Consider Hot Spring Spa's revolutionary ACE Salt Water Sanitizing System! Now you can keep your water cleaner in less time than traditional chemical systems! When your hot tub is delivered to your home, our expert delivery crews provide a "dry orientation" of the features of the spa, as well as go over our simple chemical guide. We offer free water-testing in our stores and are constantly updating our Spa Care page on our website to provide you with all the information you need to keep your spa in top shape. You can also sign-up to be on our e-mail list for occasional e-mails with helpful tips (and coupons!) We recommended that you Drain and Clean your spa 3 or 4 times a year, depending on how much you use it and how well the water is maintained.
We have a professional and knowledgeable service department, comprised of factory- trained service technicians. The service department is located in our Jamison location, and their contact number is (215) 491-7446 .
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We offer a free service of pre-site inspections to discuss the details of your existing base or your future base project, as well as to determine the delivery path and any gateways that will have to be navigated through at the time of your delivery. 
While our hot tubs are designed for ease of use and are extremely durable, there is always the remote chance that something could go wrong at some point. Both brands we carry offer strong warranties, so that you can enjoy worry-free relaxation!
