Why UK Homeowners Are Choosing Plug and Play Hot Tubs

In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in how Brits approach relaxation at home. Have you heard of plug and play hot tubs?

As ever, homeowners want to get as much enjoyment as they can from their living spaces – but the rising cost of living means many are working with a smaller budget than before.

Fortunately, a luxurious home spa experience is still within reach thanks to the budget-friendly plug and play hot tubs that have become extremely popular in recent years.

What exactly is a ‘plug and play’ hot tub?

Unlike your typical 32 amp hot tub (which must be installed by a qualified electrician), a plug and play spa is powered by a standard 13 amp plug – just like most of the appliances in your house. 

This means that the tub can be plugged into an ordinary socket and used right away with no electrical work needed.

This is just one of the reasons why plug and play tubs are such a cost-effective option. They also come with a lower price tag; 32 amp hot tubs typically at least £5,000 whereas 13 amp plug and play models start closer to the £3,000 mark. That difference alone has opened the door for a lot of first-time buyers who previously felt that owning a hot tub just wasn’t feasible for them.

And as mentioned above, if you buy a 13 amp hot tub, you don’t have to hire an electrician to get your spa set up and ready to use. This saves even more money as well as making the purchase feel less like a major project, which is very appealing to modern homeowners.

Plug and play hot tubs: Are 13 amp hot tubs just as good as 32 amp hot tubs?

13 amp plug and play hot tubs are perfectly capable of delivering a luxurious and relaxing spa experience, but as you’d expect, the lower price tag does come with some compromises.

Because plug and play hot tubs run on a standard home power supply, they aren’t as well suited to heavy-duty, all-features-at-once use as the more powerful 32 amp models. They also tend to take somewhat longer to heat up.

But for most households – and particularly for those who’ve never owned a hot tub before – these things are unlikely to be dealbreakers. If your goal is simply to relax and unwind at the end of a long day, a plug and play hot tub will scratch that itch while keeping costs and hassle to a minimum.