Inground Hot Tubs vs Portable Spas

If you are planning to purchase a hot tub, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is whether to get an inground hot tub or a portable spa. Each type of hot tub has its own benefits and advantages, so in the end it comes down to a matter of preference. This article will cover some of the basic advantages of both the inground hot tub and the portable spa.

Advantages of the inground hot tub

The inground hot tub is built into the ground, much like a swimming pool. This makes it a permanent fixture that can compliment and become a part of your landscape. In general, inground hot tubs are larger and more fully featured than portable spas. Another advantage of the inground hot tub is that the heating components, pump motor, and filtration system can be placed in a separate area, meaning less noise in comparison to portable spas that have all these components built into the hot tub. Inground tubs also have the advantage of heating up much faster and staying hot much longer than portable spas.

Advantages of the portable spa

Portable spas, or aboveground hot tubs, are a type of hot tub that is self-contained in a free-standing unit. This type of setup provides the convenience of having all of the systems built into the same unit, so it takes up less space than inground hot tubs. In most cases, aboveground hot tubs cost less on your utility bills, because it makes use of less power and pump pressure to run the hot tub due to the fact that the systems are built into the unit and travel shorter distances to the tub. Also, because of the size and setup of the aboveground hot tub, these can be moved with relative ease. Finally, portable spas may be cheaper to install than inground hot tubs, simply due to the logistics and installation procedures.

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