Indoor Swim Spas vs. Outdoor Swim Spa - Pros and Cons of Each

Swim spas are some of the most expensive, luxurious accessories you'll ever add to your home. Swim spas hold many benefits for homeowners but it's important to know which type you want before you purchase. One of the most common questions buyers ask themselves is whether they should install their swim spa indoors or outdoors.

To help you make the best decision possible, we've put together a pros and cons list for each type of swim spa.

Indoor Swim Spas:

Pros: There are many pros to indoor swim spas.

Firstly, keeping your swim spa indoors will add longevity to this household accessory. The wear and tear of the outdoors can potentially take a few years off the life of your swim spa. Secondly, the privacy you'll receive with an indoor swim spa is priceless. Sure, you can plant trees and bushes around your outdoor swim spa but you'll never get the same amount of privacy as you would with an indoor spa. Lastly, indoor swim spas are available for your use year-round, despite the coldest, windiest and rainiest of days.

Cons: There are few cons when it comes to indoor swim spa but the few disadvantages are significant. If you have the space to accommodate an indoor swim you're already one step ahead. Keep in mind the weight of these accessories (an average swim spa weighs over 5000 lbs) and whether your floor can handle that amount of weight. Choosing to install an indoor swim spa will also increase the amount of humidity in your home so make sure you're aware of these issues before installing a spa inside your home.

Outdoor Swim Spas:

Pros: The biggest advantage of an outdoor swim spa (compared to an indoor swim spa) is the ease of installation. Outdoor space can range from large to unlimited when it comes to installing a swim spa and you don't need to worry about the weight of the tub on the ground. Outdoor swim spas are also much easier to fill and drain.

Cons: There are quite a few cons when it comes to outdoor swim spas and it's up to you to decide if the cons outweigh the pros. Wear and tear on an outdoor swim spa chemicals will happen a lot faster than it will with an indoor. You'll also have to take bugs and weather into consideration as these will be significantly more prominent with outdoor swim spas.

Ultimately the decision between an outdoor swim spa and an indoor swim spa will be only yours to make. There are advantages and disadvantages to each but in the end, regardless of which type you choose, you'll be making a great investment that will add value and character to your home.