Hot Tubs and Spa Buying Tips

So, you’re about ready to add a hot tub to your  deck or back yard. For most people this is a large investment and it is something that you will want to carefully consider. We’re glad  you came to our website. You will find a lot of valuable  information here to help you make a good purchase decision.

Overall Considerations

There’s no question that quality  and reliability are important features to look for because a spa is a  major purchase and it has to work reliabily in our severe Central Oregon environment  for many years. Many spa brands (and  dealers) come and go here in Central Oregon. Additionally,  not all spas are created equal. There is a wide variety in spa materials, design, manufacturing quality, features, reliability and dealer support. So it’s real important to evaluate  a spa’s manufacturer, it’s warranty and the dealer in addition to it’s price and features. Marquis Spas have been made right here in Oregon for more  than 20 years. Marquis Spas is one of the largest spa manufacturers and they are actually owned by their employees. Being employee owned means that the employees are highly motivated to do the job right. Anytime there's an industry discussion  about quality spa brands, the Marquis Spas name is brought up. Consumer’s Digest regularly rates Marquis Spas as  a spa "Best Buy".  Simply put, you just can’t go wrong with a hot tub built by Marquis Spas

Questions to ask include:

1. Has the manufacturer been in business for many years?
2. Is the brand a major brand?
3. Has the brand been sold locally for many years?
4. Warranty - Is there a no fault warranty? What does the fine print say?
5. Is the warranty transferable?
6. Has the dealer been in business for many years?

Some things to look for:

1. Multiple, Consumer’s Digest "Best Buy" awards.
2. Construction quality
3. Fit and finish
4. User friendly controls
5. Large foot well
6. Easy to use sanitization system
7. Ease of exterior maintenance.
8. Simple to operate
9. Hydrotherapy systems

Least important Spa Features:

1. Number of jets (lots of jets means small, piercing pressure points and poor hydrotherapy)
2. High (apparent) horsepower rating of motors
3. Lots of lights
4. Lowest price
5. "Gadgets and gimmicks"
6. Pop-up speakers
7. DVD/video systems