My boyfriend and I are purchasing a hot tub. We are going to a local dealer in our small town that sells Hydropool. The biggest cost difference is the self cleaning feature. Is this worth the extra 2-3k when there is only going to be the two of us using it?

Thanks for any help

I am not familier with this "self cleaning" feature, but to me, it would seem more a marketing ploy. About the only "cleaning" required in a hot tub is filter cleaning/replacement, and a water changeout every 3 or so months. I can't see a hot tub that doesn't require a filter change and cleaning every so often.

Now, if I consider the use of an Ozonator, it *might* be termed as self-cleaning, but what that does is helps to sanitize your water and allows you to use less chemicals in the tub. Generally, an add-on Ozonator only costs 250-350 from the factory. Aftermarket ones are cheaper yet. If this is that 2K add on, do a simple inquiry to the one without it and see if it can be added later. In most cases, it can, and at a cheaper cost.

I have heard of the "self-cleaning" feature on some tubs. All it means is that the tub has a main drain in the bottom of the tub so if you get debris in the bottom of your tub it will be taken care of. Marketing ploy!

it simply refers to the filtration system of the spa. as it seems to be claiming that it would make you save time in cleaning...i don't think its worth the 2-3k difference