Your Hot Spring spa is an investment in your health, vitality, and overall well-being. It’s so much more than a pretty fixture in your backyard that you use on occasion.
It’s actually an integral part of your overall mental and physical health. And, like any piece of fitness equipment, your hot tub gives you the maximum benefit when you use it regularly. This means soaking when it fits your schedule. You may be a morning soaker, or perhaps you like to soak right before bed.
Whichever time you choose, it’s important that your hot tub is ready for you and set to the perfect temperature. This way, it’s easy for your hot tub to be part of your everyday routine.
But what is the perfect hot tub temperature?
How to Determine the Ideal Temperature
It’s important to consider several factors when determining the ideal temperature. You want it to be just right so you get the most out of your hot tub experience.
The ideal temperature varies from person to person. It can depend on things like your age, health, and even your personal preference. However, here are some general guidelines from our friends at Hot Spring Spas:
- Set the temperature at or below 104 °F degrees for adults. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, any temperature above 104 °F (40 °C) is dangerous for adults because it can lead to heatstroke. For a comfortable soak, most people set their hot tub between 100 °F and 102 °F (37.5 °C – 39 °C). It’s safe for healthy adults to soak at these moderate temperatures for twenty minutes at a time. (Do check with your physician before beginning a hot tub soaking regimen.)
- Start low, then gradually raise your spa temperature. Set your spa controls to 98 °F or 99 °F, and as you soak, increase the temperature gradually until you can enjoy an invigorating massage without feeling overheated. If you have the urge to get out or sit on the cooling step after a couple of minutes, that’s a sign that your water temperature is too high for comfort.
- Consider the preferences of everyone in the tub. When you soak with friends or family members, consider the age and health of everyone in the tub. Set a temperature that’s appropriate for the whole group.
How Long Does It Take My Spa to Warm Up
After you fill your spa for the first time or after you drain and clean your spa, allow 18 to 24 hours for your water to reach a temperature of 100 °F (38 °C).
After your initial setup is complete and you’re enjoying your routine of daily hot tub use, you want to make sure your hot tub is always ready to deliver the ultimate in hydrotherapy.
So, set your hot tub to your ideal temperature. Then, close the cover and leave your thermostat set at that level. Our Hot Spring spas feature insulated cabinets, custom-fitted covers, and energy-efficient circulation pumps that work together to maintain a steady temperature while conserving energy.
Should I Change My Normal Temperature Setting?
If you leave your spa at the same temperature when it’s not in use, it’s always ready for you when you are.
While a “set it and forget it” approach is recommended for convenience, energy efficiency, and the longevity of your spa, here are some times when you should consider dropping the water temperature by a few degrees:
- When you’re exercising in your hot tub – doing stretches or yoga. You definitely don’t want to overheat.
- When the outdoor temperature is high, or if you yourself are overheated from exercise or illness.
- If there are others in the tub who require a lower temperature,
When you get out of your spa, be sure to return the temperature to your normal setting and put the cover on.
Launch Your Best Self with the Right Temperature
With a Hot Spring spa warm and ready for you every day right in your own backyard, you are ready to improve your health and wellness, sleep better, spend time with loved ones, enjoy the outdoors, have relief from aches, pains, arthritis, and so much more.
Right at home, you can enjoy a daily soak that helps you recharge and emerge refreshed and ready to be your best!
If you’re already a Hot Spring spa owner, use these tips to set the ideal environment for daily hot tub soaking. If you are thinking about a hot tub, contact us today! We love to help our customers live their best lives.
If you’re already a Hot Spring spa owner, use these tips to set the ideal environment for daily hot tub soaking. If you are thinking about a hot tub, contact us today! We love to help our customers live their best lives.
