An energy-efficient hot tub cover should have an R-value higher than 12. To prevent damage to your cover, you can add a floating thermal blanket to your spa.

After set-up, cover the hot tub in soapy water to check for any air escaping the inflated tub. The hot tub can hold up to 240 gallons of water and took me about 40 minutes to fill using a garden hose.

I should be able to have my hot tub cover.” Box isn’t alone. Florida’s Attorney General, Ashley Moody has sued Affordable Spa Covers and another company, Coverlex, which is listed at the ...