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Message: [QUOTE="Hoophound, post: 3238681, member: 271"] I’ll throw in my two cents. We have a hot tub in Vermont. It is a necessary evil for a ski house. Over the years I’ve decided that: 1. I shouldn’t pay anything beyond 5k or so for a hot tub. I can generally get it from Costco/Sam’s etc., often for $1000-$1500 off their everyday price if I look for a sale. Spending more doesn’t make sense. The tubs have lasted, are comfortable and have required minimal repairs. 2. I was told and also reasoned, that if I bought a higher end tub from a dealer, getting parts and service would be easier. The reality has been that every time I’ve needed parts/service, the local repairman has handled it no problem. This goes for filters and even control boards. Even though the tub is a no name brand, the parts are out there. Replacement covers are custom made in general. You can get one on Amazon for $300-$500, you just give them the dimensions and they send it to you. Your local dealer will charge $200 more. 3. Don’t over invest in making it pretty. If your wife uses the tub a lot, you can spruce up the area around it later. There is a very good chance it will get very little use after the novelty wears off. Make sure you are true, regular users before doing a deck or whatever. It just isn’t wise to go all out to start. 4. Don’t skimp on the electrical and water supply. Use a very reputable electrician and use an abundance of caution in setting the electric up properly so nobody gets shocked or electrocuted in the tub. If you don’t have a hose bib right where the tub will set, you might want one. Hoses, walking around to get water for the tub and so on are all a hassle, especially in winter. I think you should invest 6-7k tops to start between the tub and set up. If it is still a big hit with her come next summer, dress it up. [/QUOTE]

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