Hot Tub Talk with Polly: 5 Common Questions Answered

Summer is starting to wind down, so it's only a matter of time before people close their pools for the season. It's always a bit of a reminder: Part of the beauty of investing in a new spa is that you can use it year-round.

As nice as it is to think about soaking in a hot tub with friends now, think about how glorious it will be to relax those muscles after raking leaves this fall or after scraping that first frost off your car windows. Aw, yeah!

My friends over at Liverpool Pool & Spa not only offer a vast selection of hot tubs (including the increasingly popular salt water spas) but they have excellent customer service. They'll even offer a "hot tub orientation" to make sure you know how to care for your new hot tub.

So, I sat down with them for a few minutes to chat about customers' most common hot tub questions:

Q: Where are the tubs made?

A: A lot of people in the area love their American-made products. When I tell them that Vita is made in Arizona and Hot Spring in California, they are reassured our units are made in America.

Q: Can I get something that is affordable but also high quality?

A: Of course we can match them with a design that has the features they value most within their ideal budget. We know many customers want a hot tub that is built to last.

Q: Can I get a hot tub designed for hydrotherapy?

A: The customers are a mixed bag when it comes to what they want to use it for. Some want 6- to 7-person units with lights, speakers, and anything flashy. The other half are looking for something more therapeutic and a huge emphasis on hydrotherapy. Thankfully, we offer both.

Q: What kind of financing do you offer?

A: Recently, a lot of people have been asking about our financing options. You can learn more about our financing online here and start an application, or we'd be happy to walk through it with you in the store.

Q: How do I ensure I get the best deal?

A. Most customers want the best bang for their buck. Sometimes they want to know what we can offer them service-wise or product-wise, but we're happy to talk about our current deals and how they can improve their lives.

Are you ready to start shopping yet? My favorite thing about Liverpool Pool & Spa is that they'll let you take your future hot tub for a test-soak. If you like a model but want to make sure it's the right one for you, you can come in with your bathing suit and they'll fill it with water so you can enjoy the whole experience. They'll even open early so you won't be disturbed by other customers.

So, don't put it off any longer. If you're thinking about adding a hot tub, visit liverpoolpoolandspa.com or stop by 1501 E. Dominick St., Rome, NY 13440.