Friday, 15 January 2016

Ten Signs That Tell You Replace Your Hot Tub Covers Soon

Hot tub covers are a basic necessity, if homeowners want to their tubs to retain heat properly inside, but they are not likely to last for longer. Despite the use of innovative materials for creating lighter and stronger covers, there comes a time when you need to think of replacing your spa or hot tub cover. Most of these tub covers can last from 3 to 7 years, on the basis of climate and usage. If for any reason your hot tub cover does not seem like lasting through this season, you will have to spend more to keep running your tub. Many tub owners can easily recognize when their spa or hot tub covers are exhausted and about to fail, but if you are not sure then go through the ten signs below which tell you to replace your hot cover soon.      

  1. The tub cover seems heavy and weighs three times as much as it weighed before.
  2. It looks saggy and becomes difficult for a single person to move.  
  3.  The tub cover fabric appears damaged and worn out.
  4. You find a puddle of water on the spa cover for a long time.
  5. Your utility bill keeps mounting due to loss of insulation.
  6. The foam core of cover is seen disintegrating into the tub beneath.
  7. The cover develops a bad odor indicating bacteria formation inside it.
  8. The cover hinge is torn more than 6” and restitching it is impossible.
  9. The tub cover lifter is bent under the weight of tub cover (waterlogged and heavy)
  10. The cover looks like an old and exhausted item in your courtyard.
These basic signs which hot tub owners should see as clear indications for replacing their covers as soon as possible. These indicators should never be ignored as they will cost you higher in the long term. The energy consumed to run the spa will rise and its usage will reduce.  

With the order of new hot tub covers, you can enjoy a reduced electric bill every month as they will ensure an improved insulation, making the spas more energy-efficient. Additionally, you can save on the cost of installing a new spa cover for a few years. 

Use of a new spa cover always gives you the comfortable access to your tub anytime you desire and with no hassle. You can even manage to remove and close it with one man's capacity. With NLCT spa covers and ultimate line of hot tubcovers available on Cedar Tubs Direct, you will certainly be able to use the tub more frequently and get all the advantages of the warm soak therapy. All these spa covers are aesthetic and can give your courtyard a new fresh feel, continuing your hot tubbing at its usual space. So, stay away from rips, tears and puddle on the spa cover and have an enjoyable soak in the spa, even with some close friends in this winter or fall!