4Seats
40 AmpHard-wired
50Jets
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You are buying from a private seller
You want to know what you are taking on before you pay.
Ask for service records and receipts, and check the tub in person before you pay.
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Buying guide: refurbished hot tubs and swim spas
Buy a refurbished tub with clear warranty cover and a service history
A refurbished hot tub or swim spa can be a practical way in, but check what has been checked and who stands behind the warranty. Ask for the warranty terms, the service history and the condition of the shell, cabinet, pumps and heater before you agree to buy. Those answers show you what you are taking on before you commit.
Short answer
What should I check before buying a refurbished hot tub?
Start with the warranty: check whether it covers parts and labour, who backs it and whether it transfers to you. Then ask for the service history and receipts, and inspect the shell, cabinet, pumps and heater. Run every jet before you agree to buy.
Start with your situation
Warranty cover
You want cover if a part fails after you buy
You want to know who will repair the tub, and at what cost to you.
Check who backs the warranty, what it covers and whether it transfers to you, since terms vary.
Ask our team about warranty terms
Shell and cabinet
You want the shell and cabinet to be sound
You want a tub that is sound before you bring it home.
Look for cracks, blisters, rot or bent panels, and check the cover for tears and a poor fit.
Ask our team about the shell
Running costs
You want to know what the tub will cost to run
You want a clear picture of running costs before you commit.
Ask for recent electricity bills if the seller has them, and check the heater warms the water steadily without error codes.
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- Ask whether the warranty covers parts and labour, and who backs it, the maker or the dealer.
- Ask for service records, receipts, and the model name, serial number and year before you pay.
- Inspect the shell, cabinet and frame for cracks, blisters, rot, damp or bent panels, and check underneath for leaks.
- Run every jet and light, and check the heater warms the water steadily without error codes on the display.
- Ask a qualified electrician to check the electrics, including RCD protection, before the tub is connected.
Unsure what a refurbished tub has been through?
Send us the model name, serial number and year of the tub you are considering, along with any service records you have. Our team can help you review the warranty and history before you order.
Contact the teamQuestions about buying refurbished hot tubs and swim spas
The questions below cover whether a refurbished tub is a sensible buy, what a parts and labour warranty covers, whether a warranty passes to a new owner, the paperwork to ask for, what to check about the electrics, and what to get in writing from a private seller.
It can be, if the seller can show service records, clear warranty terms and a tub that passes your checks.
A parts-only warranty covers the parts, while a parts and labour warranty also covers the engineer's visit. Check which one you are being offered, and who backs it.
Check the warranty terms. Some warranties transfer to a new owner and some do not, so ask for this in writing.
Ask for service records and receipts, plus the model name, serial number and year. Recent electricity bills can also show running costs, if the seller has them.
Ask a qualified electrician to check the supply and circuit, including RCD protection. Look at the control box and circuit board for dark or burnt spots.
Ask the seller to confirm the warranty and the condition of the tub in writing, and check the tub in person before you pay.
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