Did you know hot tub covers can save you hundreds of dollars a year on your energy bill? It’s true! They prevent heat from escaping the hot tub’s frame, meaning less energy is consumed to maintain its temperature.

Also, hot tub covers have been shown to reduce most of the evaporative losses from the tub when not in use. With this component of heat loss making up 70% of the overall energy loss produced by a hot tub, a cover is a critical part of any hot tub installation. Also, it’s key to look at the quality of the cover you buy, as one with even a small R-value is able to achieve as much as a 75% reduction in heating costs when used as opposed to leaving the water surface exposed.

Quality hot tub covers are built with durable vinyl, meaning that they are extremely resistant to moisture, mildew and UV rays. They are built to protect your hot tub in all climates.

Your hot tub cover is your tubs first line of defence against the elements. To achieve the long lifespan possible, always keep your hot tub cover clean. This simple maintenance technique will prevent premature aging of your cover, as well as promote long-lasting performance. Plus, it will help keep your hot tub from suffering early wear and tear issues.

Below are the simple steps to take to keep your hot tub cover in the best possible shape:

1. Hose down the cover with a garden hose to help loosen caked on dirt.

2. Scrub the excess dirt from the cover with a brush.

3. Give the water time to run-off the cover.

How Much to Spend on a Hot Tub Cover

There are different price levels for hot tub covers. Some can cost up to $500 or more, however, you should be able to find a good one in the $100-$200 range. Look for one with thick, firm foam that makes it breathable and a powerful money saver.

When to Replace Your Cover

If the fabric of your cover is ripped or cracked, buying a whole new cover is sometimes the best way to go. It can sometimes help to bring your ripped cover into a spa dealer to check what they can salvage. The normal lifecycle of a quality hot tub cover is about 3-5 years. If you have one much longer than this, you will find that it may become moldy or begin to develop leaks.

In Conclusion

Too many hot tub owners worldwide spend the money to install their hot tub, only to watch time and the elements slowly destroy it, all while wasting money on electricity and chemicals. The addition of a hot tub cover, can add decades to the life of your hot tub itself. A hot tub without a cover is like a convertible car without a cover!