This is the most common question we are asked which generates over 48,100,100 results in Google with related searches being ‘hot tub running costs UK’, ‘true cost of running a hot tub’, ‘how much does it cost to run a hot tub a year’, and, ‘hot tub electric cost calculator UK’, however when we look at hot tub forums across England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales the answers are somewhat misleading and totally inaccurate by some who we now describe within the wet leisure industry ‘hot tub manufacturer and retailer spammers’ – yes you do get them.
Unless you have a big bank balance or a large offshore wind farm here in Scotland, you are probably interested in getting an accurate estimate of the upfront and ongoing costs of hot tub ownership. The bad news is that the multitude of factors affecting hot tub energy costs can make this estimate hard to pin down. The good news, however, is that if you are planning on buying a brand-new hot tub, it is likely to be reasonably energy-efficient due to recent technological advances in hot tub insulation and heating equipment – that is if you have purchased a good energy efficient hot tub suitable for the Scottish climate.
So how much does it cost to run a hot tub here in the UK?
In terms of electricity costs, many modern hot tub manufacturers advertise their hot tubs at costing between £0.90 - £1.68 per day, with £51.10 per month at the high end based on the average cost range with the current 2021 UK electricity prices from www.powercompare.co.uk with the UK being on average 14.40 p/kWH without any substantial nor accredited evidence.
As part of SPATECUK®, the UK’s fastest growing hot tub and swim spa training company, we have the complete knowledge and understanding that this information is far from the truth, as both Penguin Spas and SPATECUK® have witnessed hot tubs costing well over £80.00 to heat per month with some UK hot tub companies installing American, Canadian, European and Chinese Hot Tub advertising as insulated energy efficient hot tubs.
What are the true costs for Hot Tub with standard insulation?
Unlike many hot tub companies here in the UK, we can provide independent technical reports on the true cost of electrical consumption under specific use conditions of a hot tub with normal heat insulated systems who openly advertise as UK ECO fully insulated hot tubs. The independent results from worlds leading auditing and system certification, TUV SUD show that hot tubs with standard insulation will cost the UK consumer on average £49.79 per month or £597.45 per year.
What are the true costs for Hot Tub with R10 insulation?
To show the difference R10 makes in the energy savings of a hot tub or spa, TUV SUD independently tested two types of heat insulated hot tubs; the standard insulated hot tub as described above and the R10 insulated hot tub from the UK's award-winning Sunbeach Spas and the results are staggering as we no longer need to invest or buy shares in a Scottish offshore wind farm.
As per the the independent technical report from world’s leading auditing and system certification company, TUV SUD show that hot tubs with R10 insulation will cost the UK consumer on average £14.10 per month or £169.19 per year saving you on average £428.26 per annum which will equate to £4,282.60 over the Ten-year shell structure warranty (without taking into consideration inflation).
Independent technical report No. 64.180.19.02026.01 from TUV SUD dated 05/07/2019 revised 08/07/2021 with current UK average July 2021 electricity prices of 14.40 p/kWh from www.powercompare.co.uk with test voltage: 230 v, 50 Hz; water quantity: 1,100 litres; control setting: water temperature 370C, operating mode: standard; operation: 2 usages per day – with each cycle including 3 hours.
Award Winning Energy Efficient Hot Tubs
Here at Penguin Spas, we are proud to be the only official Scottish dealer of award-winning, energy efficiency gold standard hot tubs and swim spas from UK designed Sunbeach Spas and the world’s premier spa brand Oasis Spas.
Save Money, Save Energy: Both Sunbeach Spas and Oasis Spas lead the industry in design, engineering, and manufacturing of energy-efficient hot tubs and swim spas.
Our range of energy efficient hot tubs
Both manufacturers of the Sunbeach Spas and the Oasis Spas have created a complete insulation energy saving system that reduces energy consumption to save you money. You can have peace of mind that your hot tub or swim spa will be hot and ready for you, without costly energy bills.
Sunbeach Spas are leading the hot tub and swim spa industry with cutting edge technology. The multiple award-winning Sunbeach Spas are all designed here in the UK and are manufactured with the newest industry features which the company consistently pushes the industry forward with innovative designs and features.
Oasis Spas are built by one of the world’s largest international hot tub and swim spa manufacturers who distribute products in 40 countries around the world. Oasis Spas are built to last with premium components and the thickest shells on the market. The Power Saver Technology will save you thousands over the life of your hot tub or swim spa and the Easy-Care Technology makes maintenance simple.
Wood Fired Hot Tubs
We know a lot of thought and research goes into buying a hot tub and if you have not already seen a wood fired hot tub, we would strongly encourage you to come to our new outdoor living showroom where you can view the 2020 European Product Design Award - Stainless Steel Wood-Fired Hot Tub from Tubmarine and a range of other wood-fired hot tubs all on display.
Tubmarine: Over the past seven years, Tubmarine founder Chris Galley has worked with the engineers and suppliers throughout the UK and Europe to arrive at the new tub design. The end result is a hot tub that requires absolutely no electricity, heats up in less than two hours and is easy to maintain.
About Penguin Spas Outdoor Living
Penguin Spas Outdoor Living brings to the market some of the most advanced Hot Tubs and Swim Spas with superior technology, easier maintenance, better build quality and lower running costs – see for yourself at our NEW outdoor living showroom in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Since 2013, Penguin Spas Outdoor Living have been devoted at creating and supplying elaborate products which are all designed to help improve people’s health, wellbeing, wellness, and happiness.
All our premium products are carefully designed and manufactured, and we strive to constantly improve ourselves and the products we deliver. We embrace new technologies and understand the importance of delivering reliable and durable products which help to improve our customers lives.
For more information about Penguin Spas hot tub and swim spa collection, please contact us directly on 0800 112 3886 or click on the link below.
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