The benefits of buying a used hot tub come with a few drawbacks. First off, your choices are limited to whatever used hot tubs are on the market at that time. While you can find what looks to be a good deal on a used hot tub, buying from a dealer will always allow you more options, and opportunities for customization. A large factor that many people fail to consider when buying used, is the cost and logistics of moving the hot tub out of one home and into yours. Going this process alone is quite daunting and leads many hot tub owners to list their hot tubs as “free” for anyone willing to pay the cost of removing it from their home. When buying from a dealer, they will provide easy options for delivery and installation. Chances are the used hot tub you are looking at doesn’t plug right into a wall, that means you will have to find an electrician to install your used hot tub as well.

The 2nd factor to consider when buying a used hot tub is the usual lack of a warranty. Used hot tubs are usually sold as-is which makes vetting the used hot tub very important. You must carefully  look for signs of decay, rodents, electrical problems, leaks, and more. Once you buy a used hot tub, you will be responsible for paying any maintenance that’s required. Used hot tubs will naturally have more wear and tear on them than new models, which increases the likelihood of required maintenance soon after purchase. When considering buying a used hot tub, it’s a good idea to make a sound assessment of the hot tub’s future need for repairs over its lifetime. Without a warranty or service plan from a dealer, these repairs may end up costing more than you initially saved by buying a used hot tub.