Are Wellis Hot Tubs Energy Efficient? Brand Facts & Cost Savings Explained (2023)

Not sure if Wellis hot tubs are energy efficient? This brand is a popular brand known for its luxurious, high-quality hot tubs. But before investing in one, you may be wondering: are Wellis hot tubs energy efficient? With rising energy costs and environmental concerns, it’s important to consider the long-term cost savings and sustainability of your hot tub.

In this article, we’ll dive into the specifics of Wellis hot tubs and their energy efficiency. We’ll look at factors like insulation, heating systems, and overall energy usage to determine whether a Wellis hot tub is a smart and sustainable investment for your home.

By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear understanding of whether a Wellis hot tub is the right choice for your energy-efficient and cost-saving goals.

Let’s dive in!

Are Wellis Hot Tubs Energy Efficient? 

Wellis hot tubs are energy efficient, and have been shown to reduce energy costs over the course of time.

Their POLI-MAX™ reinforced spa body, poly-foam insulation, insulated covers, reinforced floor pans, energy-saving modes, and efficient circulation pumps, come together in each hot tub to create an eco-friendly hot tub. 

A Wellis hot tub lets you relax completely in style, without the worry of sky-high energy bills or a weight on your environmental conscience. 

Overview of Wellis Hot Tubs – a leading brand in the hot tub industry

The hunt for the right hot tub takes a bit of time and a lot of research: What products fit your budget? What’s the best size for your space? What brands can you count on? At Epic Hot Tubs we answer that last question for you by stocking only brands that we believe in, and Wellis is no exception.

A leading brand in the hot tub industry, Wellis Hot Tubs has been making waves since its founding in 2003. In that time Wellis has introduced some groundbreaking technology in its products–the latest of which is  shell made entirely of their eco-neutral polymer laminate system.

Already the largest hot tub producer in the European market, Wellis Hot Tubs is rapidly becoming a go-to in the U.S. for good reason.

Importance of energy efficiency in hot tubs

Hot tubs are meant to remove some of the stress in your life, not add to it. That’s why it’s so important to have a hot tub that you can count on to help you unwind and unravel without worrying about your finances coming undone, too. 

To do that, we recommend an energy-efficient hot tub. These consume less energy, and have lower running costs that can majorly save you in the long-run on utilities. 

Hot tubs made with energy efficiency in mind are also often manufactured more mindfully than those that are not. Wellis hot tubs, for instance, are insulated with a heat-reflecting foil and polyurethane foam, rather than the old-school spray foam insulation that can have detrimental effects the environment. 

When your hot tub is eco-friendly, you can relax in style and comfort without worrying about what it might be costing you–and the planet. 

Wellis Hot Tub Models

Wellis’ facilities are capable of producing as many as 100,000 hot tubs a year, so there is no shortage of options when choosing from their catalog. 

Premium models

• Mont Blanc Hot Tub
• Monte Rosa Hot Tub
• Olympus Party Hot Tub

Mid-range models

• Paris Hot Tub
• London Hot Tub
• Taurus Hot Tub
• Malaga Hot Tub

Budget models

• Leo P&P Hot Tub
• Hercules Hot Tub
• Orion P&P Hot Tub
• Leo Scandi Hot Tub

Wellis Hot Tubs: Energy Efficiency Features

Wellis hot tubs are known for both their commitment to luxury and to the latest in tech. Every Wellis hot tub comes equipped with their groundbreaking energy efficient features. 

Insulation systems

Many hot tub manufacturers stick with the legacy insulation: spray foam that’s outdated, expensive, and inefficient.

Wellis has built their own triple Reflective Thermal Barrier (RTB) insulation. A technological triumph which collects excess or leftover heat from the spa equipment and reflects it back into the internal workings of the spa and the shell. This RTB triple insulation is also present in the Thermal Spa covers–more on that later.

This system utilizes two types of effective insulation. 

Full foam insulation

The shell of each Wellis hot tub is coated with a one-centimeter thick layer of polyurethane foam. This is effective both for heat and sound insulation, so it runs more efficiently–and quietly–than many others.

Thermal wrap insulation

The pool cabinets surrounding Wellis hot tubs are also insulated, but with a foil sometimes referred to as thermal wrap insulation. Heat from the pumps operating the hot tub is reflected by this thermal wrap, onto the shell and the water itself. 

Energy-efficient pumps

When it comes to building an energy-efficient hot tub, the pumps used make a huge difference in electricity costs. From the number of pumps, to the variations in speed settings, to the type of circulation pumps, there are several variables at play. 

Single and dual-speed pumps

Hot tubs come equipped with single- or dual-speed pumps, which can affect their overall energy efficiency. These pumps are responsible for a number of things, such as circulating water through the hot tub, using the heater, and operating the jets.

One-speed pumps only operate, as you may have guessed, at one speed. Dual-speed or two-speed pumps, on the other hand, offer both a high and low speed. The low setting might only keep the water circulating and heated, while activating the high setting will ignite the jets.

Dual speed pumps are preferable for the most energy efficient hot tubs, as they allow owners to switch between the two speeds. Single dual pumps only operate on one speed, which means they use maximum energy each time they are turned on. 

Programmable circulation pumps

Programmable circulation pumps are the parts of a hot tub that keep hot water flowing through the system, which prevents the waste of water.

The Wellis hot tubs use Laing low energy eco-circulation pumps (some come with this pump as standard equipment, while the rest can have it added for a cost). This pump consumes around 40% less power than a typical pump.

Heater technology

The heater is the primary culprit for energy consumption when it comes to hot tubs, but there are ways to mitigate that. 

Low-wattage heaters

The voltage of your heater will determine the number of watts it draws. Wellis hot tubs are equipped with low-wattage heaters, to keep that consumption low.

High-performance titanium heaters

Wellis hot tubs are made with high-performance titanium heaters. This metal is stronger than most others, making it better able to stand up to the sanitizing chemicals that are constantly running through it, and allowing them to last longer so you don’t have to worry about wasting or replacing the part as often. 

Control systems

The control systems your hot tub comes equipped with make a big difference too. 

Smart touch controls

Smart touch control panels come on every Wellis hot tub, so that you can easily alter your hot tub settings to be the most energy-efficient.  

Intuitive programming on Wellis Smart Touch panels makes it simple to program your hot tub for energy efficiency, and to check the temperature of your hot tub both when you are at home and away, so you never expend unnecessary energy. 

 Energy-saving modes

A hot tub equipped with a smart touch control symptoms makes it easier to access and set your tub to “eco” mode. This setting doesn’t run the hot tub at the same temperature constantly- instead it heats the water only during scheduled filtration times. That means your hot tub’s energy cost will be significantly lower when running in this mode. 

Wellis spa controls feature this “eco” mode in every model. 

Filtration Systems

The way in which your filtration system affects your energy costs depends on both the kind of filtration system you use, and the way it is programmed.

All Wellis spas are equipped with a multi-stage filtration and sanitation system to be sure that only the most crystal clear, safe bathing water is present without much maintenance from the user.

Picking the perfect filtration system setting for maximum energy efficiency is also easy with a Wellis spa, thanks to the combination of top-of-the-line filtration system and easy-to-use smart touch control panel.

While hot tubs need to filter water to keep it clear, it can seriously add up when that filtration system is operating 24 hours a day. A Wellis hot tub allows you to change your filtration cycles, programming them to run at off-peak hours so you save money and don’t sacrifice water quality.

Covers

Your hot tub cover can increase the energy efficiency of your hot tub, whether it’s a standard model or one of Wellis’ high-performance options.

Standard Covers

Even keeping a simple standard cover on your spa can help keep water warm for longer, so you don’t have to spend as much money on heating costs. 

High Performance Covers

Wellis hot tubs are fitted with Thermal Spa covers that use the same RTB insulation technology found in the cabinet to create reflective foil coating on the bottom. This allows the rising heat of the water to be reflected back into the tub. 

These thermal covers also feature a full-length hinge buffer seal, internal vapour seal, and a marine grade UV resistant outer cover. Plus, the surface slopes like a house roof to help rain and snow run off.  

Operational Costs

Some homeowners cite the operational costs as a reason not to install a spa system- but they don’t have to be! Choosing a hot tub that is energy efficient can save you major bucks. 

Electricity consumption

In terms of energy, most manufacturers note that the cost to run a hot tub averages out to about a dollar a day: Between 30 and 50 dollars a month. A newer model designed specifically to save you energy and money will cost less in the long run, while an older model’s energy costs will fall on the higher end.

Water usage

The cost of spa water for your hot tub will depend on the size of the tub itself. Typically, a hot tub will hold between 300 and 450 gallons of water, with a gallon of household water usually costing about a penny. 

Given that cost, you’re likely to spend a few dollars each time you fill up your tub.

Maintenance and chemical costs

A state-of-the-art spa will of course need to be cleaned and maintained in order to keep it running smoothly for years to come. 

With some hot tubs, that might be bad news, requiring hundreds of dollars in water treatment agents and regular maintenance costs to protect people and water from germs that might affect their health. 

With Wells, on the other hand, every spa is made with easy maintenance and longevity in mind from the very start. They recommend a weekly cleaning with their ALL-IN-ONE Solution WellisCrystal, and the WellisCrystal SpaCleaner for the when its time to drain and clean your tub- about every 3 months. 

Even in between treatments, Wellis spas are working to toward a constant disinfection of water with their a UV-C lamp. These UV-C water sanitizer uses just a bit of power to silently and automatically treat the entire spa bathing water many times a day. 

Comparing Wellis to Competing Brands

Energy efficiency benchmarks in the industry

Energy efficiency benchmarks in the hot tub industry are constantly changing, and vary from state to state. The latest guidelines were updated in 2022 by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance, and can be found online here. 

Wellis vs. leading hot tub brands

Wellis is among the most affordable and energy efficient hot tubs on the market. From production, to manufacturing, to distribution, customer service, spas structure, and operation, Wellis rates higher than many competitors. 

For instance, while an average energy-efficient water circulation pump can move 26.5-40 gall of water per minute, the standard Wellis W-EC water circulation pump moves 79 gall of water per minute, making it far and away the best on the market. 

Environmental Impact 

Carbon footprint

Heating and hot water are responsible for a huge percentage of the carbon emissions in the U.S. and U.K., so it’s reasonable to wonder how having a Wellis hot tub can effect your carbon footprint. 

While even the most efficient hot tub won’t reduce your carbon footprint, it is possible to maintain a conservative carbon footprint with the right spa.

Sustainable materials and manufacturing processes

One of the most important aspects of mindfully manufacturing hot tubs that are eco-friendly is the sustainability of the materials and the processes used.

To carry their promise of environmentally-conscious products into their manufacturing standards, Wellis has committed to using and recycling environmentally friendly materials in their production. That includes collecting and reusing as much industrial waste and as many used  components as possible. 

Recycling and disposal

Wellis not only reuses equipment and pieces when possible in their production, they also reuse granular or powder-based extruders produced with stabilizers and dyes. To do so, Wellis has a special plastic grinder specifically made for this purpose. 

Customer Reviews and Testimonials 

Energy efficiency

We’ve had our tub (wellis palermo) since November last year and there hasn’t been a day we’ve not been in it ! The team are great and so helpful from the installation to general enquiries/advice. I highly recommend wellis to anyone and I’m encouraging everyone I know to get out and buy one! We haven’t seen that much of a cost increase with the energy rises due to how reliable and well insulated wellis tubs are. Over the moon to say the least!

– Helen H.; TrustPilot

 Performance and reliability

We are enjoying the hot tub and use it regularly. It has lots of jets and is very good for relaxing after a hard day at work or play, and is also very easy to maintain with little or no effort. We are very pleased with the whole process which was very straightforward. I would highly recommend the Wellis range which comes in various sizes and performance to suit whatever budget you may have.

– Luke Cherriman, TrustPilot

Customer service and support

I spent days and weeks to find the best hot tub for my family and I can say this investment was best I can do. Wellisspa offered a big discount on their amazing spas,(we choose the Olympus) and now that we are using almost everyday, I can say it is the greatest offer on the market. The spa is 5 star, the delivery was smooth, the delivery guy was so helpful and the customer care helped me anytime I’ve called them. I’ve worried a bit because I have never spent that much money in online store but I am very satisfied how they handled my purchase.

– Carla Jenkins, TrustPilot

Awards and Certifications 

Energy Star certification

Wellis hot tubs are outfitted with ENERGY STAR certified pumps. That means selecting one for your home can help yours be ENERGY STAR qualified. These homes use substantially less energy than their uncertified counterparts. 

Industry awards

Wellis has been recognized by several industry awards, including: 

• Superbrands 2022 award recognizing the most outstanding consumer and business brands,
• WhatSpa? Best Buy 2022 awards
• WhatSwimspa? Approved 2022 awards

According to both consumers and industry experts, Wellis is a cut above the rest.

Conclusion 

Based on our research and analysis, Wellis hot tubs are indeed energy-efficient and can help you save on your energy bills in the long run. With features like insulated covers, energy-saving modes, and efficient heaters, Wellis hot tubs are a great investment for energy-conscious consumers who want to enjoy the benefits of a hot tub without worrying about high energy bills.

 If you’re interested in purchasing a hot tub, consider Wellis for its energy efficiency and other features. Browse our selection of Wellis hot tubs today and find the perfect one for your home.

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About The Author:

Manny Brambila

Pool & Spa Expert

Manny has been in the Pool & Spa industry for over 15 years and is considered a pool, swim spa, & hot tub expert. He has been a Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) since 2009 and worked 15 years in aquatic training and development for the largest pool chemical and customer care company. He also has been an outside consultant for the Pool and Spa industry in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles since 2018. In the past few years Manny has become Director of Operations for Epic Hot Tubs with a priority of providing customers with the most reliable information and best service possible.