How quickly does a hot tub heat up?

Heating the water with a wood stove

How long does it take for a wood-fired hot tub to heat up? On average, with a good wood stove and firewood, a hot tub is ready to use in as little as 2 hours. But here you also need to fire correctly and warm up the hot tub. We always use the Swiss way to fire. This is not only fast but also produces the least amount of smoke! Read more about this heating method here.

Heating the water electrically

Heating a hot tub electrically takes longer than heating a hot tub with a wood stove, about 1 to 2 degrees per hour. This makes it best to leave the element on continuously. A great advantage of a hot tub that is always warm is that you can get into it at any time and don't always need a hot tub warm-up time.

How long does it take for a hot tub to heat up?

On average, a wood-fired hot tub takes between 1.5 and 4 hours to heat up. Using a thermometer in the water helps to accurately measure the temperature.

Hot tub temperature

We recommend heating the water to a temperature 38 degrees Celsius for the perfect bathing experience.

How do you get a hot tub hot quickly?

Heating a wood-fired hot tub can be done in several ways, but the best way is to start with small, dry logs. Add these gradually to the hot tub stove and make sure the air supply is optimal. This ensures efficient combustion and rapid heating of the water.

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