Cost of operating a hot tub? (Kenai: month to, live, activity)

[snozz]

I am trying to make a comparision between electric and gas heated hot tubs. I have heard from one Softub owner that they thought it cost them about a dollar a day in electricity. Anyone else?

[Chilkoot]

That's about what ours ran for an outside hot tub. Closer to $50/month during the cold parts of the winter. We did see a little decrease when we converted it to 220 volt.

[snozz]

Thanks Chilkoot, is that for a softub or another brand of electric?
And, yes, I am talking about outside tubs.

[Bob Blockus]

Well if its $50 each month for Hot tub, Alaska. it would be very worth the month to month expense. think of the enjoyment it will bring when one is tired of Harsh Cold winters or average summers with nothing to do. go get inside a Hot tub spa every few hours. maybe learn how to save on electric or gas heat with better hot tub covers and turn down the heat when not in use for long periods of time. then be about $30 each month.

[Chilkoot]

Originally Posted by snozz

Thanks Chilkoot, is that for a softub or another brand of electric?
And, yes, I am talking about outside tubs.

It was a 6 person Caldera hot tub.

As Bob mentioned, it has provided some of the most incredible experiences. There were a few times that we got some very nice Northern Light activity in Kenai, where we lived at the time. My favorite was when it was about 20 below zero and the lights were circling and dancing above while sitting back and enjoying the show from the hot tub.