Are You Looking For A Hot Tub In Toronto?

For those who are currently shopping around for a hot tub, the first step (and a critical one), is choosing the right contractor.  The best choice is a company that specializes in hot tubs - they know the product and its features, and they understand the ins and outs of installation.  You also want a top-quality product, which means shopping around for more than just price.  And let’s not forget about excellent customer service – you want the contractor to stick with you from the beginning of the project until the end.

If you’re currently searching for a hot tub in Toronto, you probably know about some of the great benefits. Fundamentally, it’s the buoyancy of the water (and the comforting warmth) that allows for both physical and emotional benefits. From relaxation, to pain relief, regular use of a hot tub can provide noticeable positive effects at any age. With a hot tub, it’s the water buoyancy, penetrating heat, and powerful jets that deliver all of the therapeutic benefits. Buoyancy is what removes pressure from the joints. Heat is what provides temporary relief to muscles. And the water jets are part of the “hydrotherapy” effect that can be helpful with conditions like arthritis and joint pain.

Make sure that the contractor addresses your needs.  You are the customer, you are paying the bill, and so they should be providing customer support as the installation progresses.  Not only that, they should be helping to choose the right hot tub product for you - one that will suit your needs, match your particular lifestyle, and fit within your prescribed budget.  With all the companies and contractors competing for your attention, purchasing a hot tub can be challenging, and sometimes stressful.  Try to make the experience satisfying and stress-free.
 

A Hot Tub in Toronto is Worth the Investment

Buying a hot tub is a serious investment, regardless of the price tag.  The better informed you are as a consumer, the better your purchasing decisions.  And in terms of cost outlay, it’s best to work within a budget that you decide.  As for the specific choice of hot tub, we usually get what we pay for, so looking for special deals and discounts is not always productive.  You’ll need to decide how large a tub you want.  You’ll need to consider costs like delivery and setup, and the overall installation costs, including plumbing and electricity.  That will be the budget. 

One of the smartest things you can do as an educated consumer is to “try out” a working hot tub before you buy.  A reputable company will offer that service to new customers, and give them an opportunity to experience things first hand.  This is the ideal time to get familiar with the basics of operation, and to start getting acquainted with some of the special features and accessories that you might want to include.  Most importantly, now is the time to make decisions about what kind of a tub would be most suitable for you and the family.
 

The Best Hot Tub Company

A company that specializes in hot tubs will likely have an impressive showroom, and with an equally impressive selection of showroom models.  This is your chance to finally decide on the size of tub that would be best for you.  It’s also a good time to start finalizing product features and accessories that will make up your total hot tub “package”.  And along with the sales staff, this is when you want to see how the “package” fits into your budget.  Knowledgeable staff can also help you to ascertain energy costs, maintenance costs, and general operating costs.

Beyond fancy features and cool accessories, it’s important to find out about product warranty, installation guarantees, and after-sales service.  An established, well-respected company will offer you all of the above – a meaningful product warranty without any fine print conditions; an installation guarantee that validates a quality install; and the kind of after-sales service that accommodates your service needs (likely with an in-house service team).  As for the hot tub itself, buying a brand-name product has lots of merit, especially one with a quality reputation.
 

Installing a Hot Tub

When it comes to installation, there’s a lot to be said for a company that does it all under one roof.  That would include selling high-quality products, delivering superior installations, and providing excellent customer service along the way.  As a customer, you really don’t want sub-contracting on a project like this - you want your hot tub contractor to do it all:  to complete the installation from start to finish, to work quickly, safely and cleanly, to work with care and attention to detail; and to get the whole system going when the hot tub is fully installed.

The post-installation period should not be underestimated when purchasing a hot tub.  A good contractor will make sure that customers are familiar with the operation of their new hot tub, that they know how to perform routine maintenance, and that they understand safe operating procedures.  This is where good staff comes in.  They know how to troubleshoot, they know about replacement parts, and they are prepared to help even in the event of an unanticipated emergency.  As a customer, this is the kind of customer service you want in a contractor.

Owning a new hot tub actually comes with responsibilities, one of which is water treatment and chemical content.  For hygienic reasons, it’s important to test hot tub water regularly.  A hot tub must have the right balance of alkalinity, calcium hardness, and pH level – all must be monitored and corrected where necessary.  Unbalanced water can have some negative effects on occupants as well as equipment.  In this regard, you can do yourself a big favor by choosing a contractor who offers FREE water testing and analysis, whenever you require.
 

The Benefits of Hot Tubs

If you’re considering a hot tub in Toronto, get set for some great benefits. Clearly, a chat with a medical professional would be wise prior to any hot tubbing. In terms of the penetrating heat, this helps to increase blood flow, often reducing blood pressure. The water jets actually provide a therapeutic massage, and at the right pressure, minor pains and aches are relieved. Hot tub steam, particularly with aromatherapy oils, can benefit sinus conditions and respiratory health. Overall, industry studies show that relaxing in a hot tub can relieve tension headaches, reduce stress, and even improve sleep quality. Short of any serious medical conditions, hot tubbing can be helpful in improving “range of motion”. With regular usage, joint flexibility and mobility are improved. As for relaxation, the water-induced buoyancy of a hot tub makes for the ideal stress-free environment (even an opportunity to practice flexibility and mobility exercises).
 

Are Hot Tubs Good for Your Muscles?

The effectiveness of hot tub therapy has been examined by many clinical trials and scientific studies. All of them have concluded that sore muscles can benefit from a good soak in a hot tub. It’s the “hydrotherapy” effect that helps sore muscles by reducing lactate buildup. More than that, the stimulating jet massage soothes sore muscles, with impressive recovery times after sports and other physical activities. For those who have a physically demanding job, a comforting hot tub soak can do wonders at the end of the day, let alone the end of the week. Even athletes can benefit from regular hot tubbing, which provides great benefits both before and after sports activities. The fact is, at any age, a hot tub simply becomes a personal therapy spot - right at home and available 24/7. For many, hot tubbing is a year round activity.
 

How Much do Hot Tubs Cost?

If you’re ready to purchase a hot tub in Toronto, budget will likely have a bearing on your buying decision. Today, manufacturers have made technological advancements that have reduced hot tub costs, as well as operating costs. With improved components and accessories, hot tubs are now very cost effective to operate. Operating costs will naturally depend on wise usage. But with a quality brand name hot tub, seasonal bills should be reasonable. The total cost of a hot tub will depend entirely on the size, the features, and luxury extras that might be included. Just by example, Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs stocks hot tub models that start at about $6000. Looking at the big picture, a hot tub is a good investment when used regularly and properly maintained. After the original investment, the returns are numerous year after year – especially when it comes to the health and well-being benefits.
 

Can a Hot Tub Help You Sleep?

Because everyone is different, hot tubbing will affect everyone differently. While there is plenty of research on the subject, hot tub owners report that spending time in the hot tub before sleep time helps them to fall asleep easier and get a better night’s sleep. Here, it’s easy to understand that spending time in the hot tub is relaxing for both body and mind, thus preparing for sleep. In the hot tub, water buoyancy and water temperature tends to decrease blood pressure and heart rate – a relaxed state that’s ideal in preparing for sleep time. Today, with so many people experiencing some type of sleep disruption, hot tubs have become a viable remedy. Clearly, it’s important to converse with a medical professional, although studies do confirm the benefits.
 

Are Hot Tubs Good for Your Health?

When purchasing a hot tub in Toronto, it’s important to understand that even with all the benefits, hot tubs aren’t for everyone. For those with serious health issues, caution is recommended. Other than that, a brief conversation with the family doctor can pave the way for prudent regular usage. While the benefits of hot tubbing are noticeable and obvious, the hot tub is not a cure-all. Health, well-being, and lifestyle will all benefit from the comforts of a hot tub – and let’s not forget the luxury of soaking in a hot tub at day’s end. Overall, the benefits make the investment worthwhile. From pain relief to pure relaxation, a hot tub can be one of the best antidotes to the stresses of life. Whether it's buoyancy, the heat, or the water jets, hot tubbing is therapeutic in so many ways. And for those who can maintain the unit year round, the benefits and value are endless.
 

Things to Consider when Buying a Hot Tub

When you’re ready to buy a hot tub in Toronto, Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs can help to choose a model that best suits your needs. There are numerous things to consider, and many things that a reputable supplier can recommend – from number of seats, to accessories, to filtration system. The problem for any consumer is to sift through all the brands and models on the market today. What’s key, however, is to buy a brand name product with a sound manufacturer’s warranty. This will ensure a high standard of quality for the hot tub unit itself, and many years of performance. At Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs, our hot tub experts will guide you through the buying process from start to finish, taking into consideration the features and accessories that best suit your needs.

•  the number of seats
•  number of water jets
•  type of water pump
•  filtration system
•  overall hot tub size
•  audio and lighting
•  water features
•  company warranty
   

Select the Perfect Hot Tub with Seaway

If you want trusted, reliable assistance in how to select a hot tub in Toronto (or in any of the suburbs throughout the GTA), Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs is at your service.  You will be on the receiving-end of customer service that is unequaled in the business.  Customer satisfaction is always a priority, and we always stand behind products that we sell and install.  Our install teams are the very best - they don’t take any shortcuts, they follow the building codes, and they obey local by-laws.  And we only install the best hot tubs, parts and equipment.

If you’re looking for a quality company, with quality people, there’s nothing better – in fact, our President and owner, Craig Walters, oversees practically every project.  We can turn your dream of owning a hot tub into reality, and if need be, we have home-improvement financing plans that can make the purchase more manageable over the long term.