Is It Really Time To Replace Your Spa Cover?
Do I really need to replace my spa cover?
I find that whenever I tell people that the family business is replacement spa covers they usually ask me the same thing: "Doesn't a spa typically come with a cover, why would I ever need to replace it?" The answer is yes, most spas do come with a cover. The covers however do not last forever. There are several signs it may be time to replace your spa cover.
1. The hot tub cover becomes very heavy and difficult to get on and off. This typically means that the styrofoam insert inside has become fully waterlogged. This is bad for a couple reasons. The first is these heavy spa covers can cause many different injuries from lifting. The other reason is the cover doesn't insulate well when it is waterlogged causing energy consumption and heating bills to skyrocket.
2. The center seam has begun to rip and steam is escaping. This means the hot tub cover is no longer keeping heat in, and debris out. In order to keep both your heating bill and maintenance costs low it may be time to replace the broken spa cover.
3. Something falls on the hot tub cover and breaks the foam. This occurs quite frequently due to pets wandering across the cover, or branches landing on it after a wind or snow storm. Once the foam breaks the spa cover will sag and provide a large area where water and debris can pool and heat can escape. If the foam breaks it may be time to replace the hot tub cover.
It can be far more cost effective to replace an old or broken spa cover than to pay doctor bills for your injured back or higher energy costs.