Are Indoor Hot Tubs a Good Idea? 5 Tips You Should Know

Do you have unused space in your house that you’ve been wondering what to do with?

Maybe you have an empty porch that could use some flare or are suddenly empty nesters and trying to give your home a little facelift.

If you haven’t considered an indoor hot tub, now may be the perfect time to start!

Installing a home spa can help make use of that open space while amping up your home’s value and transforming it into a luxury oasis that’s overflowing with relaxation.

Taking on an indoor hot tub installation is no easy task. However, with careful planning, you can turn this vision into reality.

Curious about what it takes to create the ultimate private retreat?

Read on and discover everything you need to know about indoor hot tub installations.

Appealing Benefits of Indoor Hot Tubs

Indoor hot tubs offer a luxury experience that outdoor installations simply can’t provide.

Sure, they both provide soothing hydrotherapy to ease weary muscles and combat aches and pains, but there are a few things you can only experience with an indoor installation.

Here are four of the top reasons people opt to install their hot tub indoors.

Complete Privacy

One of the most significant benefits of indoor hot tubs is the unparalleled level of privacy they offer.

Completely contained within four walls, indoor spas keep prying eyes at bay to allow for complete relaxation free from any worry or anxiety about neighboring houses.

Ease of Use

Alongside that privacy is the ability to simply walk into another room of your house and slip beneath the crystal clear water.

Unlike outdoor installations, where you need to bring your towel with you and contend with the elements, an indoor installation makes it simpler than ever to enjoy your spa.

Protection From The Elements

Speaking of the outdoor elements, an indoor installation is naturally protected from them, reducing the gradual wear and tear the outdoors would otherwise have on your spa.

While most hot tubs are built to withstand the elements, an indoor installation offers an additional level of protection to maximize the longevity of your spa (when paired with proper care).

Improved Energy Efficiency

Having your spa indoors allows for precision temperature control, ensuring you can easily adjust the temperature of the room, keeping it stable, and predictable, year-round.

Outdoor hot tubs are always contending with the fluctuating temperature, which can impact your spa’s overall energy efficiency day to day.

Yes, many models have substantial designs to maximize energy efficiency, but an indoor installation puts this into overdrive, allowing you to control every element.

5 Expert Tips to Follow For an Indoor Hot Tub Installation

Every hot tub installation requires careful planning. However, indoor spas take a little more work to ensure your space is prepared to house your new relaxation haven.

Here are five of the most important factors you’ll want to consider as you prepare for your new home spa.

1. Select The Right Size Hot Tub

Not only will you want to select a hot tub that meets your needs, but when you’ve opted for an indoor installation, size becomes infinitely more important.

Before selecting your spa, here are a few things to consider that will help ensure you’re selecting the right model:

• Measure your space:

Take into consideration aspects like the size of the room and the height of the ceiling, and ensure there will be enough room for opening and closing your cover.

Apart from simply measuring the area of your space, you’ll also want to ensure your flooring can support the weight of your filled spa.

• Consider how you’ll get your spa into the room:

If you’re installing your hot tub in an existing room, measure the doorway to ensure the model you choose can fit through it. Knowing how to get your spa into the room is easily the largest challenge of these installations.

2. Select The Right Location

Next to choosing the right model, knowing what room and where in that room you want to place your spa is paramount.

The placement of your spa not only impacts the overall aesthetic appeal of your space but also the ease of use you’ll experience.

Your hot tub installation will require a few considerations to ensure you select the best location. Here are some aspects you’ll want to take into consideration:

• Drainage:

Every 3-4 months, your hot tub will need to be completely drained and cleaned.

To ensure you can easily drain your spa, you’ll want to ensure you have enough space around your spa to access the drainage port and have somewhere you can drain the water.

Consider placing your spa near a window where you can run a hose outside to drain the water when the time comes.

• A Water Source:

No matter where you install your spa, you’ll need a way to get water into it, and we can assure you that transporting buckets of water isn’t the way you want to do this.

Wherever you choose to install your hot tub, you’ll want to make sure you have an easily accessible water source nearby that you can attach a hose to.

This will ensure every time you need to refill or top-up your spa, you can easily run a hose to the tub and fill it up stress-free.

3. Ensure Proper Ventilation

Hot tubs produce a fair amount of moisture. While you may not realize this with an outdoor installation, it becomes a crucial element to plan for when your spa is indoors.

Indoor installations lock in this moisture, and without a way to remove the dampness from the room, you risk mold, mildew, and even the accumulation of chemical gasses developing over time.

Before you opt for this type of installation, you’ll want to ensure your room is well-ventilated. To achieve this, you’ll want to consider two elements:

• Windows

Windows are easily one of the easiest ways to add some ventilation to your new spa room.

If you’re worried about windows impacting your privacy, consider frosting them or installing a privacy barrier to them.

• Fans:

Specifically extraction fans, much like the ones you have installed in your bathroom.

While windows may help air out the space and allow the steam to escape, extraction fans make it much easier to pull moisture from the air.

Furthermore, after adding your water treatment products, an extraction fan can help ensure that any gasses being released into the air can easily be ventilated out.

4. Prepare The Flooring and Walls

Even with the best ventilation systems, your room will still be exposed to moisture every time you lift the cover of your spa.

To maintain the integrity of your room, you’ll need to take a few extra steps to prepare your space before your spa arrives.

• Moisture-Resistant Walls:

The standard drywall in your room isn’t designed to withstand high levels of humidity.

Before installing your new hot tub, you’ll want to install moisture-resistant drywall, like the drywall in your bathroom, and ensure the vapor barrier beneath is intact.

• Water-Resistant Flooring:

Apart from your walls, you’ll also want to ensure the flooring in your room can withstand any water that may be splashed on it.

Each time you step out of your spa, you’re bound to get water on the floor. Installing water-resistant flooring is key in combating this.

Furthermore, you’ll want to choose a type of flooring that’s anti-slip to ensure everyone is able to maintain their footing even with wet feet.

5. Install The Correct Electrical Outlet

Hot tubs have very specific electrical requirements, and it’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure the electrical safety of your space.

Here are two things to consider when it comes to your spa’s electrical requirements:

• Opt for a Plug and Play Spa:

There are some spas that are equipped with lower-voltage motors, such as the 120V X6R spa from Bullfrog Spas®️.

These spas are typically referred to as Plug and Play hot tubs because they can plug directly into a standard outlet, removing the need to run a dedicated line.

• Hire a Professional Electrician:

If you’ve selected a spa that requires more voltage, like most standard 240V spas, a vital part of your installation process will be hiring an electrician to come in and run the dedicated line.

Indoor Hot Tubs For Sale in San Jose & The Bay Area

Are you ready to transform that empty space in your home into an aquatic paradise?

At Paradise Valley Spas, you’ll find everything you need to create the space of your dreams. From compact hot tubs perfect for any space to premium covers and all your basic care necessities, we’ve got you covered.

With eight locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, our experts are around the corner!

Contact your nearest location today, or stop by the showroom to explore your options in person.

Get ready to embrace a whole new way to relax at home!