If you’ve chosen to buy a jacuzzi and plan on keeping it at home, this article will be of great help to you! We’ve researched all that you could need to know about indoor hot tubs so you are aware of typical mistakes and have at hand solutions to avoid them, saving you both time and money in the long run. Using the advice from experienced jacuzzi owners, and recommendations from architects, builders, and plumbers, we have analyzed dozens of hot tub models and selected the best to offer them to you.
Our work is not sponsored by any organizations or companies, all the recommendations and advice we provide are unbiased, useful, and informative. We’re here to help make your jacuzzi buying experience, a pleasant, comfortable, and productive one.
A full comparative analysis included
| Hudson Bay Spas 1-Person Hot tub | |
| SaluSpa Siena Inflatable 2-person Hot Tub | |
To make the decision process easy, see our table below in which we have compared the models against various parameters.
This table contains only the most significant parameters for choosing a hot tub. Our recommendations are based on in-depth interviews with over 760 regular users and industry technical experts.
Parameter Bestway SaluSpa
MiamiHudson Bay
SpasQCA Spas
SicilyQCA Spas Sicily
SienaType inflatable stationary stationary inflatable Number of seats 2-4 1 2 2 Size (inches) 71 x 26 80 x 35 x 30 91 x 42 x 29 98.23 x 25.98 x 58.66 Floor load (Lb/ft²)* 38,7 83,2 47,1 68,5 Installation requirements No tools or technical
specialists requiredPlugs Into Standard
110V/20 Amp Outlet
+ need plumberPlugs into any
120 Volt/15 Amp outlet
+ need plumberNo tools or
technical specialists requiredWhere to place
(better to call your contractor or consult with your Homeowners Association)- Basement
- Ground floor
- Garage
- Balcony
- Any room- Basement
- Ground floor
- Garage- Basement
- Ground floor
- Garage
- Balcony- Basement
- Ground floor
- Garage
- Reinforced balconyType and number of jets 60 air 19 water 16 water 120 air
*According to U.S. residential building codes the permissible floor load in a living room may be 40 Lb / ft²; balcony – 40+ Lb / ft².
Buying a hot tub is a bit like choosing a car. There are a multitude of options on the market with various features and placed in different price categories. You can end up spending several days on choosing the right one for you or you can spend five minutes and quickly choose a model that is suitable for your requirements.
All the models presented in our rating are very high-quality and all different — it all depends on your budget and requirements.
For a jacuzzi to make it in our shortlist, experienced users should recommend it, and it should be tested by technical specialists, after which we check the quality of each model selected. We’ve done all the hard work for you so that you can sit back and relax, enjoy the possibilities, and be on your way to choosing the right hot tub for you!
After the corona crisis, the demand for hot tubs has surged dramatically, and the best models are hardly ever in stock. As we were writing this, only 2 models were available. So, if you happen to find one in stock – you’re lucky. If not — don’t worry we have a nice alternative for you.
One of the best-selling models of this season. This whirlpool usually receives more than 55% of the “excellent” reviews from its users. It is durable, comfortable, easy to install, and it has quality massage jets.
A very compact single hot tub is a great place for self-isolation and relaxation.
Another advantage of it is that it quickly heats water due to its compactness. Here you get “3-4 degrees (F) per hour with the cover in place.”
One of the best 2-person hot tubs. The roomiest and the most powerful spa (according to the opinions of 740+ users of a 2-person hot tubs).
During our research, we studied the personal user experience in detail and identified the most important criteria. We compared more than 30 models of small hot tubs according to 20 criteria. Sirius is a winner in 11 of them, and in the rest, it ranks 2nd or 3rd.
Portable and cheap inflatable hot tub
This model can rightly be called the best small hot tub in the category under $500.
The first step is to choose a suitable place for the jacuzzi. If you are still not sure where to place the hot tub, you can read our step-by-step guide on How to Pick & Prepare a Place for a Hot Tub.
The main options for the location of the jacuzzi at home:
Some conditions that apply when you wish to install a jacuzzi at home.
In addition to installing a jacuzzi, you need to ensure that your home is safe and sound — without mold, broken floors, balconies, or doorways.
Due to increased humidity, floor and wall coverings can deteriorate, and mold can develop. To prevent this from happening, install a jacuzzi in a room with a good ventilation fan. You can choose silent models or higher power models.
Their installation will take you no more than 20 minutes, the cost of these models is also low — from $ 15.
Panasonic FV-0511VQ1
Broan-NuTone 678Quiet model (3 sone rating) with a 6-year warranty on motor For rooms (including the bathroom) up to 45 sq. ft.
Broan-NuTone 688
Mobile Home VentlineFor rooms up to 50 sq. ft. Has a 4.0 Sone rating Maximum Air Flow Capacity — 50 Cubic Feet Per Minute
To regulate the microclimate, you may need a heater — if you raise the temperature in the room, there will be much less condensation. A dehumidifier will help to control and regulate the humidity level.
If you have a spacious home, you can simply place the jacuzzi in your bathroom.
The lightest inflatable hot tubs usually weigh from 50 pounds, filled with water they will weigh from 1,500 lbs. But your home relax station is not much more difficult to operate than a regular bathtub.
According to U.S. residential building codes, the permissible floor load in a living room may be 40 Lb / ft².
To calculate the load for any bathtub, jacuzzi, or any indoor hot tub, you need to divide its area by weight.
For example, the 4-seater round Jacuzzi SaluSpa Miami has an area of 40 ft² and a weight (80% full of water) of 1,531.3 lbs. Its load is 1531.3 / 40 = 38.69 Lb / ft² which corresponds to the declared standards. However, if at least 1 person is in it, the load will be about 44 Lb / ft².
So if you are renting a home, you should talk to the landlord before installing the jacuzzi.
If you want to install a jacuzzi in your own home, then consult with a technical architect before starting work.
There are some generally accepted load standards in residential premises (According to U.S. residential building codes):
Bedroom – 30 Lb/ft.
Living rooms – 40 Lb/ft.
Balcony – from 30 to 100 Lb/ft.
* In the bathroom, the floor structure is likely to be reinforced
In any case, we strongly recommend that you calculate this in advance, and not just google it on the Internet.
For the convenience of calculations, you can always use our calculator and understand where it’s better to place the jacuzzi.
Here are the general statistics we will use to calculate floor support:
If you have a balcony, then it’s most likely your relaxation spot. And why shouldn’t it be? To relax in the evening in the fresh air and with a beautiful view in front of you is always pleasant and healthy.
According to U.S. residential building codes, the permissible floor load on the balcony can be from 30 Lb/ft² or more. Before installation, ask technical specialists what kind of load the floors on your balcony can withstand otherwise get ready for an extraordinary dose of “adventure”.
The foundation of the house will perfectly support the weight of a medium and large jacuzzi. Remember that the finishing materials there need to be moisture-resistant. In such rooms, you also need sufficient ventilation to remove excess moisture.
Nevertheless, you sometimes need to wash the hot tub, and you will also have to connect it to the water supply and power supply. Very often, inexperienced users block access to the equipment panel when placing a hot tub next to walls or the fence. This makes it difficult to carry out repairs.
To ensure that all these procedures pass quickly and without nerves, be sure to check with our checklist for indoor hot tubs. We collected the experience of 850+ users who have already spent 11,328 hours in their hot tub.
With the help of their tips, and in just 5-10 minutes you will understand the installation, cleaning, and other maintenance requirements of the hot tub. Moreover, you will not lose money and waste time due to the improper installation of a new jacuzzi.
SaluSpa Miami | Hudson Bay Spas |
| Inflatable 4-person hot tub | Plug&Play 1-person hot tub |
QCA Spas Sicily/Sirius | SaluSpa Siena |
Installing a Jacuzzi at home in 2021 is very simple. You can do it quickly, safely, and effectively even by yourself. Millions of people around the world are already enjoying their home spa centers.
After reading this article, you have everything you could need for the installation of an indoor hot tub or jacuzzi. You’re now fully equipped with information to avoid unnecessary expenses of money and time, which by the way were encountered by many already during the installation of the jacuzzi, and not at the planning stage (consider that you are already lucky).
Besides, we’ve done all the hard work for you so you can choose a hot tub with confidence. Nobody sponsors our list, it is honest and unbiased, and most importantly, these are professional, proven recommendations that you can count on.
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Yes, it is possible. Before installing a hot tub, choose a room with a reinforced floor, good ventilation, and, if necessary, heating.
You can place a hot tub in the basement, in the bathroom, on the 2nd floor, or the balcony. When buying a hot tub, first calculate the best space for it. To do this, check the ventilation in the room, and choose a spacious room with moisture-resistant materials.
Yes, this is possible if the room has a reinforced floor and good ventilation. Also, you must request technical information regarding the maximum load on the floors in the rooms of your house. If you want to install a jacuzzi in your home, then consult with a technical architect before starting work.
It depends on which model you want to install. It is better to count the weight of a water-filled hot tub with two people at once. For example, an empty SaluSpa Miami weighs 53.9 lbs, and a filled one with water and people inside weighs about 1,800 lbs.
According to U.S. residential building codes, the permissible floor load on the balcony can be from 30 Lb/ft² or more. Before installation, ask technical specialists what kind of load the floors on your balcony can withstand otherwise get ready for an extraordinary dose of “adventure”.
Choose a room that will have enough space for the selected hot tub model. Plan how the jacuzzi will be connected to the water supply and the mains. Choose a room with good ventilation and moisture-resistant finishing materials.
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