# How much does a hot tub cost to operate?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [May 29, 2004, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-hot-tub-cost-to-operate/247704 "2004-05-29T21:04:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Richard\_Parker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/35a633/32.png) [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2004, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-hot-tub-cost-to-operate/247704/1 "2004-05-29T21:04:02Z")

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You know, with the electricity, chemicals, etc., what is the monthly operating cost of an average (say 4-person) hot tub? Ballpark?

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**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2004, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-hot-tub-cost-to-operate/247704/2 "2004-05-29T21:39:21Z")

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We’ve got a softub 6 person spa, and the chemicals run about $10 to $15 a month, with electricity running about $15 a month, more in the middle of the winter. But _damn_, it’s worth it!! Easy to maintain too!

> **[Softub Spas® | Simple Is Better - Hot Tub Alternatives](https://softub.com/)**
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> The Softub® Family Sportster® 140 The ideal choice for creating a personal relaxation oasis at home, the Sportster® 140 is designed to accommodate 1-2 adults. With 4 adjustable jets, you are sure to find your “happy place” inside of a Sportster® 140....

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**Author:** ![BlackKnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2004, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-hot-tub-cost-to-operate/247704/3 "2004-05-30T00:24:10Z")

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Party at Qadgop’s place! 😃

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**Author:** ![Danalan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@Danalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danalan)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2004, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-hot-tub-cost-to-operate/247704/4 "2004-05-30T00:41:27Z")

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> [@BlackKnight](#):
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> Party at Qadgop’s place! 😃

Just as long as that band (from the softub website intro) isn’t invited.