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Checklist for Buying a Spa

Most people don’t know where to start when purchasing a spa. If you shop around and start looking at all of the different brands you will find there are over 160 to choose from. Many say that it is worse than shopping for a car! It is actually not that bad. You just need to figure out what is important to you in a spa and make sure that some key features are in the spa that you choose. Let’s go over what you may or may not want in a spa and a checklist of some no brainer features that you shouldn’t live without.

Why a Spa?

You need to ask yourself, Why a spa? What is the reason you are interested in getting one? Sometimes when shopping for a spa, you can get confused by sales people telling you why you want a spa instead of you telling them why you want a spa. Because they are the experts, you get caught up in jet counting, stereos, and televisions and lose sight on what you are looking for. Now the stereos and TV’s are added benefits and worth getting for your spa, but don’t let the bells and whistles sway your decision. Let’s go over some popular reasons why a lot of our customers choose the spas that they have.

To Relax
To relax is the number one reason why people get spas. A spa can be relaxing in many different ways. When asked the question Why a spa? some respond not for hydrotherapy, but to relax. Hydrotherapy is the number one reason how to relax in a spa.

Many people think that you need to have a bad back or injury to use a spa for therapy. This can’t be further from the truth. Going through normal everyday activities will cause stress on muscles in your body. Sitting at your desk all day can give you a stiff back, walking around waiting tables wears on your feet and even standing at a register creates stress on your body. Not to mention when you get home and clean the house, lifting and carrying the kids around, and yard work. We all put stress on our muscles and bodies no matter what profession we are in and no matter what lifestyle we live. So what is a better way to relieve that stress than hydrotherapy? Sitting in the hot water alone is therapy on your muscles and joints. Imagine getting all your sore muscles worked out while in that hot water. A spa can work on not only your back but also your shoulders, neck, calves, feet, quads and hands.
One of the most important parts of your body that a spa can help relax is your brain. A lot of stress is built mentally throughout the day. Sometimes you carry more mental stress than physical stress with your day to day activities. Hydrotherapy helps with that. Imagine this; you come home from a long, hard day at work and it is already dark out. You know that feeling you get when you finally get home, drop everything but you still have work problems on your mind. With a spa, a quick trip to your back yard and slowly slide into the hot water, sit back in your favorite seat, turn the jets on, rest your head back on the pillow and close your eyes as the stress and tension of your day just whirls away. Would you want to end your day any other way?
If relaxation is your number one reason for wanting a spa then you should look for a large jet variety in your spa. In order to get the best massage and relaxation you will want each seat in your spa to produce a different feeling on your back and concentrate on different areas of your back.

For Entertainment

A spa is one thing that will make your house THE party house of the neighborhood. If you like to entertain and have friends over, a spa is the perfect addition. Imagine how fun one of your parties would be if you and your friends were outside in the hot tub instead You can even get a TV system on your spa and watch ball games with all your friends. Super Bowl party in the hot tub…sounds good! Most of our spas have plenty of cup holders for your drinks.
If this sounds like what you are looking for, then you should be looking for a spa that can give you the most value for the money. Island Spas from Artesian are great for entertaining because they are customizable. You get to build the spa you want. You pick the jets, lights, stereo, water features and color.

No Brainer features to have on your spa:

Circulation Pump
Full Foam Insulation
Dedicated Filtration
Jet Variety
CD Ozonator
Cover Lifter
Energy Efficiency

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