Hot Tub State Of Mind

Hot tub state of mind

What comes to mind when you hear the words “hot tub”?

When hearing “hot tub”, I doubt you think of wellness, health, hydrotherapy, and aquatic therapy. Usually we think about the benefits of owning a hot tub in a way that relates to our lifestyles.  For example, the two most common reasons our customers want a hot tub is to host a party and to have fun with friends and family or to relax often times alone or with their partner. These are great reasons for becoming a hot tub owner, however let's look into the health benefits.

·      Relief from lower back pain

·      Decreased anxiety and stress

·      Better sleep

·      Ease sore muscles

·      Temporary relief of pain from arthritis and fibromyalgia

·      Improved range of motion

The warm water from the spa allows your muscles to relax and to ease the pain in your joints. This allows for improved range of motion and the temporary relief of other pains such as lower back, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Part of this relief of pain is due to our body’s buoyancy in water. 

The amount of buoyancy that we experience under water is determined by how deep we are submerged. From waist level we are 40 to 50 percent of our body’s weight on land. As you go deeper to 25-30 percent chest deep and 10 percent to the base of the neck. This is a huge relief on achy joints and eases those sore muscles from a day’s work, projects around the house, fitness, etc. 

Soaking in your hot tub can reduce your stress. Imagine the stress of the day melting away. Thinking about bills that are due, children that have so many needs to be met, the latest work project that has consumed your mind lately, or making sure that your retirement is really going to last as long as you need it to, keeping the house presentable, financial planning, taxes, the list goes on and on. All of these worries and concerns dissolve the moment your feet hit the warm water.

Approximately 132 million Americans suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders more than once a week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. "We know that your core body temperature needs to drop by about 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit to initiate good sleep and then maintain deep sleep," says Walker, the author of Why We Sleep. It has been proven that soaking in warm water before going to bed will improve sleep. The heat increases your blood flow and takes the heat from your core to the surfaces of the body, which leads to a better nights sleep.

FEATURES

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Energy efficient

All Hot Spring hot tubs are California Energy Commission (CEC) certified, and we’ve gone above and beyond these standards. Read about the nine ways we keep your spa insulated and running smoothly, and calculate your own monthly energy costs.

Better jets

Moto-Massage^® jets send two powerful streams of water sweeping up and down your back. Wish you had a real masseuse? We have that, too. Rotary Precision^® jets mimic the masseuse’s fingertips as the rotating nozzles focus on delicate areas like your wrists. We engineered our customers’ demands into each jet.

The Highlife^® Collection Grandee^® Jet System offers an incredible 43 jets that relieve-tension in targeted areas.

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Customized lighting

Six vibrant colors and three dimmer settings for each amount to 18 different lighting settings in many of our spa models. Owners can choose one color for the water and another for the bar top to create an exotic experience.

Customized options

Ready to supercharge your wellness, entertainment and relaxation? Eleven types of jets, six colors, and a wide range of cabinet and cover styles and colors put the finishing touches on the masterpiece you create.

 Best selection

No other company offers four different lines and 22 spa models, each with standard features ready to be expanded. You can select a spa cozy enough for two or large enough for seven.

SERVICE

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The Absolute Best Hot Tub Ownership Experience^®

Prompt service from your EnergyHouse service department, shopping guidance and easy maintenance ensures owners a worry-free experience that brings all the peace of mind hot tub ownership should entail.

Comprehensive warranty on each spa

Each spa comes with a warranty that covers the shell, cabinet, plumbing, components, the No-Fault^® Heater, lighting, water care system and controller.

Corporate-backed customer support

A dedicated customer service department at our Vista, California headquarters is available to ensure you have the Absolute Best Ownership Experience.

After-sale support

Once you buy your spa, Energy House staff are ready, waiting for your questions and concerns.

Customer appreciation

Energy House often recognizes customers with tokens of appreciation, like offering spa water care gift certificate with review on our Facebook, Google, and Yelp page! 

You can bask in the ambience of the Sovereign^® spa while enjoying a soothing massage.

Dads of Energy House

Energy House wishes our customers a Happy Father's Day. We asked the dads at the Energy House a few questions regarding their best experiences of fatherhood.  

Kevin O'Neal, the store manager at Energy House, is a proud father of 19-year-old Mickenzy and 17-year-old Austin.  When asked what his favorite thing about being a dad is, Kevin replied, "Being proud of my kids accomplishments and watching them grow up to be kind adults. They have great hearts." Kevin went on to say, "My favorite moment is when we go on family vacations to Disneyland. My kids have been so many times I can’t keep count. I love watching them have so much fun and smile." Regarding any Father's Day plans this year, Kevin is having a relaxing day off with his family barbecuing and swimming. It seems this was a common theme for the fathers at the Energy House; taking the day off from work to relax and spending quality time with their family.

Casey Brantley, a service technician at the Energy House, is a proud father of 13-year-old JT, 10-year-old Edward, and 2-year-old Emma. "The best part about fatherhood so far is watching my kids grow up," said Casey. This sentiment seemed to be the same when asking each father what their favorite part of being a dad is. Casey went on about how he enjoys watching his sons succeed in sports, work hard, and practice. Last year Casey ran the Central Cal Ripken baseball league. His father loved baseball and now Casey's children feel the same. 

When asked about his favorite moments with his sons, it is no wonder his mind went to baseball. "I was so proud when my oldest son JT made MVP when his team made it to the state tournament and when Edward started to take an interest in baseball when he was 10 years old." Casey even took the extra effort to make a batting cage in their backyard. As for his daughter, he didn't hesitate saying, “I can't believe that I created something so beautiful." He spends one hour with her each day once he comes home from work and finishes his sons’ baseball practice. That's when they get to spend time together doing whatever she wants with her dad. Casey says that she behaves and thinks older than her age. "She acts like she is 5 even though she is only 2," Casey said. 

Mike O'Neal is the manager of our solar department and has one son, Bryan, who is 42 years old. Mike’s favorite part about being a dad is, "Watching him mature and become a successful adult in life and work". When asked about favorite memories with his son Mike said, "Vacationing in Maui." 

Father’s Day is a day to celebrate the dads who work hard to provide for their families, parent their children no matter how tough it may be, and are insightful role models to their little ones. Fatherhood or parenthood for that matter is a life-changing event that fills so much joy and love in your heart. From the moment your son or daughter is born there is no question of the love that you have for your baby. Growing up, it is so important to hear that we have made our dad proud. After talking to the fathers at Energy House, there are a lot of proud dads. We thank all of the dads out there; whether they are first time or seasoned fathers, here with us today or in a better place. We wish you all a great day full of fun and relaxation.

How Much Does a Hot Tub Cost?

How much does a hot tub cost?

 
 

When shopping for hot tubs, you will quickly find that there are several factors that can affect the final price of your dream spa. 

WHAT GOES INTO THE PRICE OF A HOT TUB?

The biggest factor in hot tub cost is the construction of the spa.  There are basically two options to consider: is the spa acrylic or rotationally molded?

Acrylic spas are traditionally more expensive than rotationally molded spas due in part to the nature of how they are made.  They require more labor and higher material costs which means a more expensive spa for you.

Roto-molded hot tubs on the other hand take much less time and labor to produce, resulting in a hot tub that is naturally more affordable. But don’t mistake the lower price tag to mean lower quality. Roto molded hot tubs are extremely durable since they are made of polyethylene resin. And Watkins Manufacturing, the maker of Fantasy Spas, is the world’s largest producer of hot tubs.  In fact, our factory in Vista is ISO 9001:2008 certified, which means we manufacture our spas in accordance with one the strictest quality management systems around.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND HEAT RETENTION

Since above ground hot tubs stay on all the time, you want a spa that is fully insulated and will keep the water hot all the time, with minimal energy consumption.  Quality hot tubs will always have full-foam insulation. Be careful of spas that have their cabinets filled with bags of fluff – those won’t keep the spa insulated nearly as well as filling the entire body cavity with foam. And if you have poor insulation, your hot tub will have to continually heat the water, using more energy and increasing your electric bills.  Fantasy Spas use only full foam insulation and are certified to the strict guidelines set forth by the California Energy Commission for hot tub consumption (the strictest set of guidelines in the country!)

HEATER VERSUS HEAT RECOVERY (THERMAL FRICTION)

It seems odd, but some spas don’t have an actual heater. They use what’s called a heat recovery or thermal friction heating system.  This system heats the water by capturing energy from the pump and converting it to heat.  The spa water will still get as hot, and stay as hot, as spas with a traditional heating units. The only difference is the base price of the hot tub.  Hot tubs with thermal friction units will generally have a lower price tag than those with stainless steel heaters.

DOES SIZE MATTER?

It usually does when looking at hot tub price tags.  Small spas, like the Aspire ® that are designed for two people, or small patios are going to have a much lower starting price point than larger spas, like the Fantasy Spas Entice®.

FIRE UP THE JETS!

You will most likely pay more for a hot tub with more jets.  But in all honesty, who needs a 110 jets?  There’s only so many jets a person can enjoy at a time.

ACCESSORIES

Items such as steps, cover lifters and water care systems are usually not included in the base price of a spa, but they make a huge impact on the overall ease of use and enjoyment of a hot tub and are well worth the extra investment. Delivery is another thing to consider. Most acrylic spas weigh upwards of 500 lbs., so you may want to have your Energy House deliver the hot tub for you. Fantasy Spas, on the other hand, weigh less than 300 lbs, and because of their durability, you can easily turn them on their side, put them on a furniture dolly and wheel it into your backyard on your own – potentially saving you hundreds of dollars.

SO REALLY, HOW MUCH DOES A HOT TUB COST?

Depending on the construction, make and model, energy efficiency, jets, accessories, etc. hot tub costs can range anywhere from $3,500 to roughly $20,000.

Mother's Day 2019

Mother's Day 2019 takes on a whole new meaning now that I am a first time Mom. Before it was the gratitude I have for my Mother and all that she does and did. Now I actually know what is means to care for another persons life and well-being. Of course this is just the start of the long journey of parenthood, and there will be many more bumps and bruises along the way, but I am excited to take on the daily blessings and struggles. I’d like to share that the best part so far for me 10 months into Mom life would be baby giggles. His smiling face and little laugh is seriously what get’s me through those 3am morning cries. The worst part so far has been the lack of sleep, as many parents go through and then forget it seems. Even as he gets older there are still many nights when we are up doing the routine diaper change, feeding and then rocking back to bed.

What are your best and worst parts of parenting? Even if your children are all grown up and having children of their own, what moments in the past can you remember or what are the moments today that make you smile?

Motherhood is such a mix of emotions, hard work, dedication, and selflessness. Make sure to treat Mom this year: here are a few ideas.

1.     Buy her the ultimate gift of relaxation, a hot tub! Go all in with your siblings this year and treat Mom to a lifetime of hot water therapy. Let those jets get to work and massage tired muscles. Best part is she can go in whenever she feels like it no appointment necessary! We have a huge selection of hot tubs from small to medium to value, premiums and luxury systems. Any model would do the trick and our expert sales staff can make sure that whichever model you select for her, she will take home the right spa.

2.     Go for a weekend getaway. We live in Fresno next to Yosemite, wineries in Madera, and are not too far from the coast. You know your Mom best. Would she like to spend the day hiking somewhere beautiful or is she more of a beach goer?  Either way, take advantage of this scenic landscape that you know we are paying for.

3.     Skip the brunch and go to dinner instead. There are many nice restaurants in the area that serve a great meal. Top favorites include Casa Corona, Lunas, Wasabi, Tahoe Joe’s, Yosemite Ranch, Texas De Brazil just to name a few.

4.     A gift basket with her favorite items. Here’s a few ideas to get started: treat for her pup, tea, coffee, lip-gloss, chap-stick, candle, slippers, robe, ear-buds, bath bombs, lotion, nail polish, gift card to her favorite place to eat or shop, etc.

5.     More personal gift- based on her hobbies- gardening, gloves, tools, painting, brushes, canvas, dance, lessons, music, sound system, plays an instrument, accessories, music sheets, yoga, yoga mat, water bottles, horseback riding, lessons, equestrian equipment, she watches sports; yes? Some woman like this, buy her favorite team jersey or hat, and yes you get the idea.