Find the Best Hot Tubs in Nashville, TN

How to choose a hot tub in Nashville

Hot tubs provide Nashville homeowners with a multitude of benefits. After a day at the office or running errands, you can clear your mind and soak in a warm hot tub. In addition, hot tubs provide therapeutic benefits, such as:

• Alleviating muscle pain and inflammation
• Promoting sound sleep
• Decreasing blood pressure
• Encouraging relaxation
• Improving range of skeletal motion and flexibility
• Minimizing anxiety and stress

If you’re purchasing a hot tub to alleviate medical problems and symptoms, talk to your insurance company about whether your policy covers all or part of the cost. Some insurances will cover a portion of the cost if the hot tub therapy is ordered by a doctor who provides a prescription and medical documentation.

When shopping for a hot tub, keep in mind the features you would like. Popular hot tub features include:

• Seating capacity: Hot tubs are available in different sizes and usually seat between two to eight people.
• Jets: You may want different types of water jets, such as specialized massage jets, depending on how you plan on using your hot tub.
• Lights: Many manufacturers offer external lights for hot tubs.
• Filtration systems: A good filtration system will keep your hot tub sanitary and minimize maintenance.
• Pumps: More powerful pumps will be able to increase water pressure from the jets and power more jets.
• Energy efficient systems: Energy efficient tubs can reduce your utility bills and help the water in your hot tub retain heat when the temperature drops.

The more features and specifications you include in a hot tub, the higher the cost will be.

Most hot tub companies will ask you to request a quote online, visit a store or call to receive pricing. Do not be afraid to haggle or discuss lower-priced options. If you are in the market for an affordable hot tub, consider purchasing models from the past few years. The newer the hot tub model, the higher the price.

Hot tub installation and permitting in Nashville

Unless you have experience installing hot tubs, having yours professionally installed will prevent you from damaging your new purchase and creating future problems. Most dealers offer professional installation and will deliver your hot tub and take care of the installation and initial setup.

Nashville requires a building permit for any hot tub that is more than 24 inches deep, and you may need to construct a 48-inch barrier around the hot tub. If you have your tub professionally installed, your dealership’s employees should be able to help you with any additional requirements for your community.

Depending on the hot tub, you may need to update your electrical system. Homes in older neighborhoods and towns such as Sylvan Park, Antioch and Germantown may have outdated electrical systems.

While it’s commonly believed that hot tubs require a connection to your house’s plumbing system, most do not. Hot tubs are self-contained and can be filled using a simple garden house. Hot tubs will need to be drained and refilled occasionally to maintain cleanliness.

Some hot tub companies offer warranties and maintenance programs to keep your hot tub running in top condition. If you don’t plan to perform regular maintenance and service yourself, these programs are worth the additional fee.