We are seriously considering ditching our gym memberships and installing a 14-foot swim spa on our patio. It sounds amazing for year-round fitness, but my neighbor keeps warning me about the energy costs in winter. He claims his bill jumped $200 a month! For those who have one in a colder climate (we are in Ohio), is it actually affordable to run, or are these things just giant money pits?
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Kerniol posted an update in the group
Is the Swim Spa dream worth the electric bill nightmare? 1 month, 3 weeks agoPendant mes vacances en Bretagne je passais des soirées tranquilles dans le gîte. Je voulais tester une appli française pour voir comment ça marche. Un ami m’a parlé de spin mama app et j’ai décidé de l’essayer. Comme elle est de France, les offres sont adaptées au marché local avec bonus d’inscription, pourcentages sur dépôts et promotions spéc…[Read more]
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Entsion posted an update in the group
Is the Swim Spa dream worth the electric bill nightmare? 4 months, 1 week agoInsulation is everything. If you buy a cheap model with just a thin layer of foam spray, you are basically heating the outdoors. Look for “full foam” insulation and a high-density cover. My bill only went up about $60 a month in winter, but I invested in a high-efficiency model upfront.
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I went through this whole analysis last year when we were shopping for a therapeutic tub for my wife’s arthritis. We looked at everything from inflatable tubs to high-end acrylic ones. The sales pitches were intense at the home shows! I spent weeks digging into the durability of different brands. I remember reading through Barefoot Spas reviews to…[Read more]
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