{"id":11050,"date":"2022-04-02T16:57:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-02T15:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=11050"},"modified":"2022-04-02T17:48:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T16:48:43","slug":"thermal-hot-tub-blanket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/hot-tub\/thermal-hot-tub-blanket\/","title":{"rendered":"thermal hot tub blanket"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I love soaking in my hot tub. But I don\u2019t always like what it does to my electric bill. Floating thermal blankets are marketed as a way to cut costs. But do floating thermal blankets work?<\/p>\n
I decided to check into it and here\u2019s what I discovered:<\/p>\n
Floating thermal blankets do help a hot tub retain 95% more of the heat that would normally evaporate into the air. They are most ideal for those who experience very cold climates in winter or those in sunnier climates who want to use the sun to work with the spa blanket to raise water temperatures naturally.<\/strong><\/p>\n But there\u2019s a lot more to know about thermal blankets, how they work, and whether it\u2019s a gimmick or not. So let\u2019s dig in further.<\/p>\n In this article, I am going to cover what a thermal blanket is, how it works, and specifically how much energy you can expect to save by using one.<\/p>\n But aside from a thermal blanket, does lowering or turning your hot tub off in between uses save energy?<\/strong><\/p>\n The answer, which might surprise you, I cover in this recent article<\/strong>. Just click that link to read it on my site.<\/p>\n New post (Thermal Blanket For Hot Tub Review) has been published on Blankets \u2013 https:\/\/t.co\/cew6Rzh3Rm pic.twitter.com\/hmpNoBuaZs<\/p>\n \u2014 Yeah !! (@STRIPEBULL) April 22, 2018<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The spa blanket is basically a thick plastic sheet cut to perfectly cover the surface of your hot tub. It floats on the surface of the water.<\/p>\n It acts as an insulator underneath your normal hot tub cover, retaining as much heat as possible. In simple terms, your hardcover is responsible for keeping cold air out, and the thermal blanket keeps warm air in.<\/p>\n By insulating heat, you\u2019re able to maintain an optimal temperature. This allows you to lower energy costs.<\/p>\n A spa blanket is especially useful for those who live in colder climates and want to enjoy their hot tub in the winter. Heating up water in lower temperatures can be quite expensive<\/strong>, so it\u2019s no surprise that many hot tub owners look to the spa blanket as a solution.<\/p>\n For example, in Texas where I live, my electric bill still only goes up $20-$30 per month like normal, even in winter. But if I lived in Minnesota, you can bet it would go up a lot more.<\/p>\n So a thermal blanket can help control those costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n But, they can also be perfect for those who live in sunny areas. In these cases, the sun beating down on the hot tub works in conjunction with the thermal blanket to naturally raise the water temperature a few degrees without actually having to bump it up on the heater controls.<\/p>\n So you can save money that way too.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can get spa blankets just about anywhere they sell hot tub supplies. But I\u2019ll link to my favorite one on Amazon down below.<\/p>\n They are a lot more suitable for hard-sided tubs, but they can also be used for inflatables. It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to add extra insulation to your hot tub without adding any extra cost to your electric bill.<\/p>\n Hot Tub 101 Tip: Add a thermal floating blanket to conserve energy. Here\u2019s why! pic.twitter.com\/D306bk3O0w<\/p>\n \u2014 Ocean Quest Spas (@OceanQuestSpas) April 14, 2014<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The short answer is yes they do work.<\/p>\n But how effective they probably depend on 2 factors:<\/p>\n For me, living in central Texas, I don\u2019t think I would see a huge impact on energy costs since it doesn\u2019t really get all that cold here.<\/p>\n But, if it gets around freezing or below during winter where you live, a thermal blanket can definitely help!<\/p>\n Not only will a hot tub blanket retain heat, but it will also make your hot tub cover last longer.<\/p>\n If you have ever owned a hot tub, you\u2019ll notice the build-up that occurs underneath the top cover. A hot tub blanket will protect your top-cover from damaging chemicals.<\/p>\n Hot tub blankets are surprisingly simple to use and don\u2019t require much maintenance.<\/strong><\/p>\n All you need to do is add them to the surface of your hot tub and that\u2019s it! And they are light and easy to move.\u00a0 So taking it off when it\u2019s time to soak is a breeze.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been looking for a way to retain heat in colder climates, you can\u2019t go wrong with a hot tub blanket.<\/p>\n They are also great for helping speed up how long it takes to heat a hot tub after you\u2019ve changed the water!<\/strong><\/p>\n How long does that take? Anywhere from 3-8 hours. Luckily, in a recent article,\u00a0<\/strong>I get into all the factors that affect that range. But I also cover all the things within your control that can speed that up.<\/p>\n Just click that link to read it on my site.<\/p>\n Hot Tub Thermal Blanket to Cut Your Energy Cost \u2013 https:\/\/t.co\/7uJ5wxEBUb pic.twitter.com\/LdP1FfqDqk<\/p>\n \u2014 Daily Funny Tips (@TipsFunny) July 20, 2016<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As mentioned above, hot tub owners are constantly looking out for ways to cut down energy costs.<\/p>\n In a recent article<\/strong>, I broke down how much electricity a hot tub uses on average each month. Typically a hot tub won\u2019t cost you more than $20-$30 per month<\/strong>, but results may vary.<\/p>\n In that article, I get into a few crucial tips which can really cut down on energy costs. Just click that link to read it on my site.<\/p>\n So how do you cut down energy costs while still enjoying the luxury of your hot tub? There are a few ways to do it:<\/p>\n Making your hot tub more energy-efficient isn\u2019t that hard.<\/p>\n You just need to be a little creative. Most hot tub owners neglect certain aspects of owning a tub, so they see a huge spike in their electric bill.<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n There are many options available.<\/p>\n The best hot tub blanket is, of course, depending on which kind of hot tub you own. But the best one I\u2019ve seen is from Spa Depot.<\/p>\n It\u2019s trimmable, 16 mil thick, and out of the box is 8\u2032 x 8\u2032.<\/strong><\/p>\n The other good news is that while it doesn\u2019t have a ton of reviews, every single one is 5-star. Free shipping from Amazon rounds out the perks.<\/p>\n They claim it reduces heat loss due to evaporation by 95%! The reviews all shared a similar theme of using it to not only reduce energy costs but using it to boost the water temperature without having to engage the heater.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE<\/strong> to see it on Amazon<\/p>\n Draining the hot tub for the summer\u2026. that 30 bucks saved on the electric bill will go towards beer for the sandbar \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffb\ud83c\udfdd pic.twitter.com\/PNQxRB7b8n<\/p>\n \u2014 \u303d\ufe0fichigan man Josh (we beat OSU) (@Joshmct36) May 17, 2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As mentioned above, the average hot tub owners spend about $20-$30 per month of electricity.<\/p>\n A thermal blanket will reduce heat loss due to evaporation by 95%.<\/p>\n There are many variables as to how much you can save, but the average calculation comes out to about $5 per month.<\/p>\n Which is not bad considering you\u2019re going to be using your hot tub for years.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no doubt that a spa blanket can help you reduce your energy costs as a hot tub owner.<\/p>\n So whether you\u2019re in the north or midwest and looking to help lock in the heat during a cold winter, or using one in the southwest to boost water temps without having to bump it up on the control pad, you should be happy either way.<\/p>\n Happy hot tubbing!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I love soaking in my hot tub. But I don\u2019t always like what it does to my electric bill. Floating thermal blankets are marketed as a way to cut costs. But do floating thermal blankets work? I decided to check into it and here\u2019s what I discovered: Floating thermal blankets do help a hot tub…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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