Good afternoon, go shopping! I would sit in different models, feel the jetting, possibly wet test, check out the motor compartments, make sure your dealer has an in house service team. Check reviews, all that good stuff. Let me know how it pans out. Hope this helps!
Good afternoon, sorry for the delay! Depends on what you're looking to compare it to. I really think we need to discuss over the phone due how many different brands are in the market. Please call me at your convenience at 770-558-4496, press one and ask for me and let's discuss. Hope this helps!
Hi Brian, I love your videos, thank you for your expertise! I am strongly considering an American Whirlpool 481 (Maax Spa) but can’t find a whole lot of reviews online. Of the reviews I have found some haven’t been glowing so to speak. For me, the dealer is a friend which makes me most comfortable. Have you had much experience with American Whirlpool or recommend one way or the other?
Good morning, I have a local competitor in town that sells this product and he’s been very happy with it. I have some experience with the brand and they make a good unit. Hope this helps!
Hi Brian, I am finding your videos very helpful. I am looking to purchase a new tub and would like to know your thoughts of Hydropool hot tubs. I am able to buy this from a local dealer I have worked with in the past. Thanks.
Good morning, Hydropool makes a good hot tub and since you have a good relationship with the dealer this is probably a slam dunk. However, you need to sit in the hot tub, feel the jets, check out under the hood and or motor compartment. Possibly wet test if you can. This is an expensive purchase so it’s important to make sure it’s the right one for you! I’m not a huge pressurized filtration guy on hot tubs. I think it’s overkill. One of the most important things here is the dealer and if he’s servicing his customers and taking care of business that’s huge in my opinion. Hope this helps!
First tub was a Sundance and loved it. Now in an area with limited options and our choices are Hot Springs and Marquis. Like the dual loungers in the Marquis. Any big minus in comparison.
Good afternoon, in my opinion, I would go with a Hotspring if you can swing it. Hotspring's quality control is very good. However, I think you would be happy with either. This really comes down to what you want to get out of your hot tub and how it fits you and your families lifestyle. Hope this helps!
Good morning, they’re good brands. I favor Bullfrog on that list for support. Artesian and Marquis can be a little more difficult to get on the phone in my experience. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy one. I think it’s really important to go see them in person. I would feel the jets, possibly wet test, make sure it’s comfortable. I would ask about warranty and make sure the dealer you buy it from has in house support and service. Check out the dealers reviews. From here, buy the hot tub that best fits you and your family. That’s my opinion. Hope this helps!
Which tub do you recommend for good insulation and good economy on energy savings? We live in Wyoming where the temperature will drop down to -30 below zero and are looking to buy a hot tub to put under spa building we are currently building next to the house.
Good afternoon, in my opinion I would choose Master Spas, Hotspring, or Sundance. Any of these brands are designed to hold up in harsh weather conditions. Hope this helps!
@@fit4ya1975 Good afternoon, In my opinion, Viking hot tubs are generally considered to be a good, mid-range hot tub brand. At a reasonable price point, they have reasonable build quality and a standard range of features. Hope this helps!
Hi Brian, just wondering your input on the Catalina hot tub brand and also any experiences with customer service that you might have had with them. Thanks
Good afternoon, Catalina is made by LPI. I would check customer reviews because beyond that they don't have a dealer network from what I see. So, the service is going to be contracted out and who's going to support you when you have questions? This really comes down to what it is you value and why. In my opinion, Catalina makes a reasonable hot tub but this really comes down to what's best for your and your family. Hope this helps!
I currently have a jacuzzi hot tub and can't get them to service it for a leak, and the dealer I bought it from won't service it as they stopped selling them.
Good afternoon, you're referring to Wellis hot tubs. Wellis is a reasonable brand but in my opinion they're just like other internet hot tub brands. They don't offer hand rolled fiberglass shells so you have to make a decision on what's most important to you. Hope this helps!
Good morning, In my opinion, they’re both mid tier hot tubs and offer some great benefits. I would check out the dealers and their reviews to start. Then visit the showrooms and sit in them dry or possibly wet test if available. I would ask about service and support. I would make sure this is all done in house and not sub contracted. From here I would make my decision. Hope this helps!
Good morning, I understand completely. Maax manufacturing is really known for Master Spas. I would chose Master Spas over Maax. nice choice! I hope you enjoy your hot tub for many days to come. Hope this helps!
Good evening, Viking makes a reasonable product. However, it's not a self supporting shell product. This really comes down to what you're looking for. Hope this helps!
Good afternoon, are you sure you called Watkins? They're normally pretty responsive. I am sorry to hear you've had a bad experience. I am obviously a Sundance dealer but I am more than happy to help you if I can. Thanks for watching!
Good afternoon, in my opinion, Four Winns makes a reasonable product. I think more importantly is making sure it's the right fit for you and your family. Check your potential dealers reviews, make sure the service and support is in house and isn't sub contracted out. Wet test if possible, feel the jets, sit in it dry for comfort. This isn't a hand rolled fiberglass self supporting shell product from my research unless something's changed. We have a lot of videos on self supporting shell. All in all, if it fits what your needs are then you should buy it. Hope this helps!
Thank you for all the videos… currently in the market for a spa, just not sure which way to go - thanks!
Good afternoon, go shopping! I would sit in different models, feel the jetting, possibly wet test, check out the motor compartments, make sure your dealer has an in house service team. Check reviews, all that good stuff. Let me know how it pans out. Hope this helps!
Thank You Brian! Great info, looking at Vita 700 series, Any thoughts and which spa is comparable to the Vita
Steve from Phoenix
Good afternoon, sorry for the delay! Depends on what you're looking to compare it to. I really think we need to discuss over the phone due how many different brands are in the market. Please call me at your convenience at 770-558-4496, press one and ask for me and let's discuss. Hope this helps!
Hi Brian, I love your videos, thank you for your expertise! I am strongly considering an American Whirlpool 481 (Maax Spa) but can’t find a whole lot of reviews online. Of the reviews I have found some haven’t been glowing so to speak. For me, the dealer is a friend which makes me most comfortable. Have you had much experience with American Whirlpool or recommend one way or the other?
Good morning, I have a local competitor in town that sells this product and he’s been very happy with it. I have some experience with the brand and they make a good unit. Hope this helps!
@@atlantahottubcenter thank you so much!
@@matthewfinck1030 You're very welcome. Thank you!
Hi Brian, I am finding your videos very helpful. I am looking to purchase a new tub and would like to know your thoughts of Hydropool hot tubs. I am able to buy this from a local dealer I have worked with in the past. Thanks.
Good morning, Hydropool makes a good hot tub and since you have a good relationship with the dealer this is probably a slam dunk. However, you need to sit in the hot tub, feel the jets, check out under the hood and or motor compartment. Possibly wet test if you can. This is an expensive purchase so it’s important to make sure it’s the right one for you! I’m not a huge pressurized filtration guy on hot tubs. I think it’s overkill. One of the most important things here is the dealer and if he’s servicing his customers and taking care of business that’s huge in my opinion. Hope this helps!
@@atlantahottubcenter
This is very helpful. I appreciate your responding so quickly.
First tub was a Sundance and loved it. Now in an area with limited options and our choices are Hot Springs and Marquis. Like the dual loungers in the Marquis. Any big minus in comparison.
Good afternoon, in my opinion, I would go with a Hotspring if you can swing it. Hotspring's quality control is very good. However, I think you would be happy with either. This really comes down to what you want to get out of your hot tub and how it fits you and your families lifestyle. Hope this helps!
What is your opinion on Marquis, Artesian & Bullfrog?
Good morning, they’re good brands. I favor Bullfrog on that list for support. Artesian and Marquis can be a little more difficult to get on the phone in my experience. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy one. I think it’s really important to go see them in person. I would feel the jets, possibly wet test, make sure it’s comfortable. I would ask about warranty and make sure the dealer you buy it from has in house support and service. Check out the dealers reviews. From here, buy the hot tub that best fits you and your family. That’s my opinion. Hope this helps!
Which tub do you recommend for good insulation and good economy on energy savings? We live in Wyoming where the temperature will drop down to -30 below zero and are looking to buy a hot tub to put under spa building we are currently building next to the house.
Good afternoon, in my opinion I would choose Master Spas, Hotspring, or Sundance. Any of these brands are designed to hold up in harsh weather conditions. Hope this helps!
@@atlantahottubcenter How about Viking Tubs? Thanks bud
@@fit4ya1975 Good afternoon, In my opinion, Viking hot tubs are generally considered to be a good, mid-range hot tub brand. At a reasonable price point, they have reasonable build quality and a standard range of features. Hope this helps!
Thank you
@@atlantahottubcenter
Hi Brian, just wondering your input on the Catalina hot tub brand and also any experiences with customer service that you might have had with them. Thanks
Good afternoon, Catalina is made by LPI. I would check customer reviews because beyond that they don't have a dealer network from what I see. So, the service is going to be contracted out and who's going to support you when you have questions? This really comes down to what it is you value and why. In my opinion, Catalina makes a reasonable hot tub but this really comes down to what's best for your and your family. Hope this helps!
I currently have a jacuzzi hot tub and can't get them to service it for a leak, and the dealer I bought it from won't service it as they stopped selling them.
Hello, what about hercules ?
Good afternoon, you're referring to Wellis hot tubs. Wellis is a reasonable brand but in my opinion they're just like other internet hot tub brands. They don't offer hand rolled fiberglass shells so you have to make a decision on what's most important to you. Hope this helps!
how is Viking Legend 2 ? Please comment... How about beachcomber with same price?
Good morning, In my opinion, they’re both mid tier hot tubs and offer some great benefits. I would check out the dealers and their reviews to start. Then visit the showrooms and sit in them dry or possibly wet test if available. I would ask about service and support. I would make sure this is all done in house and not sub contracted. From here I would make my decision. Hope this helps!
Which brand has the best insulation for Colorado?
@@lance752 Good evening, Sundance, Jacuzzi, Hotspring, Caldera and Master Spas would be top on my list. Hope this helps!
I looked at buying maax spas, but ended up with a Sundance. Not a lot of info about maax out there which made me nervous.
Good morning, I understand completely. Maax manufacturing is really known for Master Spas. I would chose Master Spas over Maax. nice choice! I hope you enjoy your hot tub for many days to come. Hope this helps!
@@atlantahottubcenter Are you sure Maax owns Master Spas? I know they own Whirlpool, Vita, and LA, but I can't find anything about Master.
What about viking spas
Good evening, Viking makes a reasonable product. However, it's not a self supporting shell product. This really comes down to what you're looking for. Hope this helps!
What does self supporting shell product mean ?
I have a Hotsprings Grande 2018. complete lemon and not much help from supplier or manufacturer. Stay away from Hotsprings.
Good afternoon, are you sure you called Watkins? They're normally pretty responsive. I am sorry to hear you've had a bad experience. I am obviously a Sundance dealer but I am more than happy to help you if I can. Thanks for watching!
What do you think of four winds?
Good afternoon, in my opinion, Four Winns makes a reasonable product. I think more importantly is making sure it's the right fit for you and your family. Check your potential dealers reviews, make sure the service and support is in house and isn't sub contracted out. Wet test if possible, feel the jets, sit in it dry for comfort. This isn't a hand rolled fiberglass self supporting shell product from my research unless something's changed. We have a lot of videos on self supporting shell. All in all, if it fits what your needs are then you should buy it. Hope this helps!