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The Spa and Sauna Co., a hot tub store with locations in Nevada and California, is proud to announce that they are among this year’s recipients of the Hot Spring Spas Dealer Awards.

“I would like to thank Hot Spring Spas, and our entire team, for this Retail Excellence Award,” Company owner Scott Clark said. “It’s truly an honor to receive this special recognition.”

This 2021 Retail Excellence Award is called the Alice Cunningham Marketing & Promotions Award, and is named after a trailblazer in the Hot Tub Industry.

“We’re thrilled to recognize The Spa and Sauna Company for their stellar marketing efforts in 2021! In a year when home improvement projects were at a peak, these innovative marketers put new processes in place to capitalize on the increased demand for Hot Spring® spas,” wrote Steve Stigers, Executive VP of Watkins Wellness, in an announcement from Hot Spring Spas.  “To navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic, they made smart use of technology combined with creative promotions and proactive customer service to generate outstanding results.”

The Spa and Sauna Co. embraced the challenges presented over the last year and enhanced technological options to create a more seamless experience for its customers, and has even added another hot tub store location during that time.

To find the hot tub store near you, click here.

To read more about The Spa and Sauna Co. and view the awards The Spa and Sauna Co. has earned over the years, click here.

“A Big Thank You to The Spa and Sauna Company for Making Every Day Better! When the need to social distance kept customers spending more time at home than ever … The Spa and Sauna Company focused on innovation and execution – creating winning strategies to provide wellness, comfort, and connection to their customers.” Stigers wrote. “By embracing technology, they were able to overcome obstacles and deliver on the Hot Spring promise of Every Day Made Better®.”

To view the selection of Hot Spring Spas available at The Spa and Sauna Company, click here.

Periodically, local governments in areas where we sell hot tubs, place water restrictions on residents.

While we understand that people are concerned about potential financial implications of water use penalties – and to want to use water responsibly – we want to assure you that using, filling or refilling, or draining and cleaning your hot tub water isn’t anything to be concerned about during this time. It is also still safe to purchase a new hot tub or swim spa that would need to be filled with water.

Right now, San Jose Water District has implemented their “Stage 3” water restrictions due to drought conditions. They are implementing water rationing and a list of potable water use restrictions. Thankfully, filling new hot tubs and swim spas is not on the list at this time.

The benefit of caring for and using your hot tub properly far outweighs any financial penalties that water districts might impose. Also, all of the hot tubs and swim spas we sell are highly energy efficient and most can function with the same water for a minimum of four months and up to a full year, with proper care. Hot Spring Spas and their FreshWater Salt System, specifically, have been designed with water conservation in mind. Read more about how Hot Spring Spas and their water-saving products here.

Not to mention, that the maximum penalty for filling a large hot tub would be about $5 in San Jose, if you happen to exceeded your water ration.

Feedback We Ae Hearing about Water Concerns

One of our sales team members told us we do have customers who incorrectly believe it is illegal to fill a new pool or hot tub due to the restrictions that were implemented in the last drought. We want to assure you that isn’t the case. However, restrictions do change from time to time, and always vary from region to region, so be sure to check with your local water district.

You can read the latest restrictions in San Jose here.

It’s true – the rations may affect some of our customers. However, the penalties aren’t near as bad as most people think. Recently, we have customers deciding not to drain and refill 2 year old spa water because of water penalties. They feared that it might be very, very expensive. And while you can go a long time without changing your hot tub water, two years is too long. Read more about how often you should change your hot tub water here.

However, even if these customers exceeded their water ration, the penalty would be modest, from $5 for the largest hot tub we sell to $30 for the largest swim spa we sell.

In San Jose, they are charging a “penalty rate” per “unit” of water that is used in excess of your allotted ration. The ration is based on previous water use (around 14 units per month for an average household). A unit of water is 748 gallons and the penalty rate is $7.13. Regular rates in San Jose vary, but are less than that amount, depending on how much water you use in your household.

This means in a WORST CASE scenario, if filling your spa even puts you over your limit, it would cost less than $5 to fill a Hot Spring Grandee. With a capacity of 450 gallons of water, a Grandee is one of the largest hot tubs we sell.

The penalties have caused so much concern, that we had a customer recently ask if it would be cheaper to truck water in to fill her new swim spa. We can guarantee you it would not be. This customer was concerned about an Endless Pool R200, a compact swim spa, that’s 12 feet long and contains 1,335 gallons of water. What we want people to understand, is that filling both sides of an Endless Pool E2000, which is 20 feet long, under the penalty rate would cost about $30. The E2000 is the largest swim spa we sell. It uses up to 2,395 gallons of water depending on features selected.

Customers who already have a hot tub and need service that requires draining their hot tub can also rest assured that, even if there was an overage, it would be a very small charge.

Overall, the amount of water used to fill a spa or even a swim spa, is a tiny percentage of overall household water consumption.

In Summary

While it is wonderful to be aware of how much water you are using, hot tubs and swim spas are not big culprits of wasting water, due to the length of time they can reuse the same water as a result of thoughtful construction and water care systems.

Also, we have found that historically, people have used less water during drought conditions, even with a hot tub in their yard. So, take a shorter shower, and a longer hot tub soak! Bonus: You’ll be more relaxed, and hopefully, a bit less concerned about your water bill, too.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Have you ever wondered what the electrical cost to run a hot tub is?

To help consumers make informed decisions, Hot Spring Spas offers a Monthly Operating Cost Estimator with sample temperatures and electrical costs. Click Here to estimate your monthly costs. These figures were determined based on a hot tub set at 102 degrees and used 6 times a week. In this scenario, the jets were kept on for 15 minutes and off for 15 minutes.

For instance, a Hot Spring Envoy Highlife Spa will cost approximately $15.53 to operate if the climate is that of Las Vegas, NV, with an estimated temperature of 70 degrees and energy cost of $0.12 per Kilowatt hour. If you choose a Jetsetter Highlife, it would cost about $13.74, using those conditions. The Jetsetter is a smaller hot tub, however, so there is less water to heat and less surface area for heat evaporation.

The energy efficiency of portable hot tubs is listed on many of the hot tubs we sell here at The Spa and Sauna Company. You can see the Portable Electric Spa Energy Guide on the inside shell of the Caldera, HotSpring and Freeflow Spas offered here. It is listed on product signs next to the Sundance Spas we sell. All the acrylic hot tubs we sell are highly energy-efficient, and have foam insulation to help deter heat loss.

The California Energy Commission regulates portable electric spa efficiency. Regulations related to appliance efficiency in California were established in 1976 to reduce energy consumption. The Commission has a document of over 40 pages dedicated simply to portable electric spa efficiency.

While each spa will vary in the amount of energy it needs, a quick scan of our showroom showed that most models ranged somewhere between 100 and 250 Watts for Standby Power. Standby Power is the amount of power used at test conditions of 60 degrees. This is also known as resting wattage. It does not include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. The information allows you to compare spa models, but should not be considered the monthly energy consumption. Your energy usage will vary based on the seasonal weather in the Reno/South Lake Tahoe area that we serve, the hot tub model you purchase, the frequency that you use your spa, and the cost of electricity where you live.

After you purchase your hot tub, there are things you can do to keep your energy consumption down. Having an air-tight cover will keep in most of the heat, while the spa is not in use. Should you get a leak or find that your cover has become water logged, you should replace it. To purchase a replacement hot tub cover, Click Here. Keeping your filters clean will also lead to optimal energy efficiency by keeping excess strain off the pumps.

We hope this information has helped you make a better decision when selecting a hot tub for your energy needs or helped you keep your energy expenses down after you’ve made your investment.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Have you ever wondered what the electrical cost to run a hot tub is?

To help consumers make informed decisions, Hot Spring Spas offers a Monthly Operating Cost Estimator with sample temperatures and electrical costs. Click Here to estimate your monthly costs. These figures were determined based on a hot tub set at 102 degrees and used 6 times a week. In this scenario, the jets were kept on for 15 minutes and off for 15 minutes.

For instance, a Hot Spring Envoy Highlife Spa will cost approximately $15.53 to operate if the climate is that of Las Vegas, NV, with an estimated temperature of 70 degrees and energy cost of $0.12 per Kilowatt hour. If you choose a Jetsetter Highlife, it would cost about $13.74, using those conditions. The Jetsetter is a smaller hot tub, however, so there is less water to heat and less surface area for heat evaporation.

The energy efficiency of portable hot tubs is listed on many of the hot tubs we sell here at The Spa and Sauna Company. You can see the Portable Electric Spa Energy Guide on the inside shell of the Caldera, HotSpring and Freeflow Spas offered here. It is listed on product signs next to the Sundance Spas we sell. All the acrylic hot tubs we sell are highly energy-efficient, and have foam insulation to help deter heat loss.

The California Energy Commission regulates portable electric spa efficiency. Regulations related to appliance efficiency in California were established in 1976 to reduce energy consumption. The Commission has a document of over 40 pages dedicated simply to portable electric spa efficiency.

While each spa will vary in the amount of energy it needs, a quick scan of our showroom showed that most models ranged somewhere between 100 and 250 Watts for Standby Power. Standby Power is the amount of power used at test conditions of 60 degrees. This is also known as resting wattage. It does not include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. The information allows you to compare spa models, but should not be considered the monthly energy consumption. Your energy usage will vary based on the seasonal weather in the Reno/South Lake Tahoe area that we serve, the hot tub model you purchase, the frequency that you use your spa, and the cost of electricity where you live.

After you purchase your hot tub, there are things you can do to keep your energy consumption down. Having an air-tight cover will keep in most of the heat, while the spa is not in use. Should you get a leak or find that your cover has become water logged, you should replace it. To purchase a replacement hot tub cover, Click Here. Keeping your filters clean will also lead to optimal energy efficiency by keeping excess strain off the pumps.

We hope this information has helped you make a better decision when selecting a hot tub for your energy needs or helped you keep your energy expenses down after you’ve made your investment.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Have you ever wondered what the electrical cost to run a hot tub is?

To help consumers make informed decisions, Hot Spring Spas offers a Monthly Operating Cost Estimator with sample temperatures and electrical costs. Click Here to estimate your monthly costs. These figures were determined based on a hot tub set at 102 degrees and used 6 times a week. In this scenario, the jets were kept on for 15 minutes and off for 15 minutes.

For instance, a Hot Spring Envoy Highlife Spa will cost approximately $15.53 to operate if the climate is that of Las Vegas, NV, with an estimated temperature of 70 degrees and energy cost of $0.12 per Kilowatt hour. If you choose a Jetsetter Highlife, it would cost about $13.74, using those conditions. The Jetsetter is a smaller hot tub, however, so there is less water to heat and less surface area for heat evaporation.

The energy efficiency of portable hot tubs is listed on many of the hot tubs we sell here at The Spa and Sauna Company. You can see the Portable Electric Spa Energy Guide on the inside shell of the Caldera, HotSpring and Freeflow Spas offered here. It is listed on product signs next to the Sundance Spas we sell. All the acrylic hot tubs we sell are highly energy-efficient, and have foam insulation to help deter heat loss.

The California Energy Commission regulates portable electric spa efficiency. Regulations related to appliance efficiency in California were established in 1976 to reduce energy consumption. The Commission has a document of over 40 pages dedicated simply to portable electric spa efficiency.

While each spa will vary in the amount of energy it needs, a quick scan of our showroom showed that most models ranged somewhere between 100 and 250 Watts for Standby Power. Standby Power is the amount of power used at test conditions of 60 degrees. This is also known as resting wattage. It does not include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. The information allows you to compare spa models, but should not be considered the monthly energy consumption. Your energy usage will vary based on the seasonal weather in the Reno/South Lake Tahoe area that we serve, the hot tub model you purchase, the frequency that you use your spa, and the cost of electricity where you live.

After you purchase your hot tub, there are things you can do to keep your energy consumption down. Having an air-tight cover will keep in most of the heat, while the spa is not in use. Should you get a leak or find that your cover has become water logged, you should replace it. To purchase a replacement hot tub cover, Click Here. Keeping your filters clean will also lead to optimal energy efficiency by keeping excess strain off the pumps.

We hope this information has helped you make a better decision when selecting a hot tub for your energy needs or helped you keep your energy expenses down after you’ve made your investment.