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Whether you are looking for a tub for your vacation home, want to try a spa but aren’t sure if you want to invest long-term, or you are handy and looking for project, we’ll help you choose the right place to buy and issues to watch out for. Chances are, there is a used hot tub for sale near you, somewhere between like-new and beyond repair. Whether you shop at a dealer or the classifieds, you should know what to expect before you buy. Many spa dealers take in older spas as trade-ins, clean them up and sell them for a profit, much like buying a used car from a lot. Spa dealers often fix both cosmetic and equipment repair issues, and may even include a short warranty period for those repairs. They usually replace the cover, filters and deep-clean the tub when they received it, so you don’t have to. With all of the accessories, parts and labor the dealer puts into the spa, they will charge many times more than if you were to do the work yourself. By the time they have added mark-up for profit and commission, the price is equal to or higher than a brand new hot tub.
Shopping for a used hot tub in the local online or newspaper classified ads offers a wider selection, especially if you live within driving distance of a larger town. You can often find operational, good-condition hot tubs for sale locally, especially when the owners are moving and forced to sell their spa. Since they do not come with a warranty, the burden of any problems is on you if something suddenly fails. Do a thorough inspection and consider having a service technician examine the spa prior to purchase. Cheap or free hot tubs are also often available, although you usually get what you pay for and have to invest a lot of time and money into a fixer-upper. You may end up spending the same or more than a fully-functional (or even new!) spa if too many critical components need replacement and you pay a service tech for the labor. When buying a used spa, especially from an unknown seller, viewing the tub before purchase is vital. Be sure that the spa is turned on and full of water for at least 24 hours before you arrive.
Ask to see the owner's manual, repair and maintenance record, same as if you were purchasing a used automobile or second-hand RV, and keep a lookout for possible issues. With the spa running, ask the owner to show you how to operate the topside control pad. Switch through the various functions, verifying the operation of high and low jet pump speeds, thermostat, light, etc. Check the various other topside control functions. The air valve in particular should provide ample air injection to the jets when rotated fully to the on position, decreasing gradually to no air when rotated in the opposite direction. If air is still injected when turned fully off, the valve is defective. Check diverter valves, if so equipped. A rapid clicking or continuous chattering sound coming from the control system is indicative of defective relay contactors or related problems which can be very expensive to repair. A burned-out spa light is a minor issue. Have the bulb replaced to verify that the problem is the bulb, and not the light control circuit.
Listen to the pump when the spa is running. You should hear a strong and steady low-pitched hum from the motor. If you hear grinding, whining or just about anything else, an expensive replacement is likely imminent. Keep an eye out for dripping and puddles while in the equipment area. A cracked union, filter lock ring or other obvious leak are simple repairs. If you can’t see the source of the leak, look for dark or discolored insulation. Leaking from an unidentifiable location in a fully-foamed spa may be a difficult fix and should be avoided. Ask the owner about how the hot tub has been used. Has it been stored empty for long period of time, over long, cold winters, or kept full of water without power? Even after draining, up to 6 gallons of water can remain in the pipes, pump and plumbing. This water can freeze and expand, cracking the plumbing. An unheated spa full of water can cause similar issues. Read more about Leaks and How to Fix Them. Carefully inspect the spa shell for issues, looking for large cracks, blisters, or other issues.
Badly broken acrylic cannot be repaired, so tubs with large fissures should be avoided. Small cracks or cosmetic defects can be filled with Plast-Aid, which can be colored to match the acrylic for a seamless patch. Sanding, refinishing and a couple coats of paint will do wonders for a faded, ugly cabinet. You can repair one or two broken slats or panels with wood or synthetic paneling from a home improvement store, but a dilapidated cabinet will be costly to replace entirely. The cabinet’s cosmetic appearance is not as important as the condition of the framework that supports the spa. Remove the panels and inspect the frame for rot and warping, especially if the tub was placed on bare soil. The frame needs enough structural integrity to support not only the shell, but also 2000lbs or more of water and occupants. Keep an eye out of signs of rodent or insect activity, such as droppings. Vermin are attracted to the warmth in the cabinet and wreak havoc, damaging plumbing, nesting in insulation, and gnawing at the wood frame.
Even if you get a used spa for a great price, there will be more costs after the initial purchase of the hot tub. Here’s a rundown of the possible extra expenses. Just like with a car, a new hot tub depreciates significantly the moment you use it for the first time. Sellers that use the original price as a starting point can over-value their spa by hundreds or thousands of dollars. The tub may still be in good condition, but part of that original price included a warranty, a brand new cover, filters, and often delivery, all of which you will not be receiving. The first owner may have overpaid for the hot tub in the first place. If purchased from a spa dealer, their initial cost included a huge mark-up, which can pass that inflated cost on to you. Instead of investing many thousands into a used spa, you can buy a brand new Belize or LifeCast Hot Tub with a warranty and delivery, and without the dealer mark-up. Once you find a used spa that works for you, there are still a few things to do before you can relax and enjoy the hot water.
Most used hot tubs will need some work before you can fill them up. Even if the hot tub is in good condition, expect to do repair work within the first year of ownership. Common repairs include installing a new heater element, plumbing work, and ozonator replacement. These easy fixes can be done by almost anyone and are usually inexpensive. More costly repairs might include replacing the Pump or Control System. Doing the repair work yourself and buying parts online will save you significantly over marked-up parts and labor from a dealer. If the hot tub is not functioning correctly and you are not sure where to start, visit our Spa Troubleshooting Guide for more information. It is imperative that any used tub be deep cleaned before use. Even if you scrub the interior of the spa, without full system decontamination you could get a rash or a serious infection from microbes lurking in the plumbing. A deep cleaning should include a Spa System Flush, super-chlorination and filter replacement.