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Hot tubs will run you a fortune in energy costs. The salesmen will tell you otherwise (my dad was tricked in this way) though. As another member commented, depending on what your bills are now, expect them to at least double. They also tend to break down, and while the heating coils themselves aren't terribly expensive ($150 or so), they are a pain in the ass to switch out. Oh, and hope that it doesn't break down in the winter, or you could have some REAL problems.
Someone mentioned that it would add value to your house. Incorrect. If the buyer WANTS a hottub, it may add value. Same thing with a pool. You could actually LOSE value by having a pool. If the next owners have no need for it, then they are going to have to bulldoze it, which costs money. Same thing with the hottub, if they don't use it, then they will have to pay to get rid of it.
If you have money to burn though, they ARE incredibly relaxing.
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