Ok I am clearly new here and would like any assistance you pros can provide!
We have moved into a new house that came with an indoor hot tub room! Unfortunately, the hot tub was like 20 years old and is terribad. We are going to move the hot tub out and bring in a new one.
Double unfortunately, we have to get the new tub through the existing doorways. By my measurements, the doorway to the hot tub room is about 33.75" wide and 78" tall. If worse comes to worst, we will have out contractor come and pop the door frame off. It's a double door frame but only one side opens, so removing the frame will give us 70" width and maybe 80" height.
With this in mind, I have narrowed my search to 2 tubs that will potentially fit.
1. Sundance 880 Marin - 91" x 75" x 33"
2. Emerald E340 - 88" x 75" x 32"
I live in Kalamazoo, MI. We have a local, in the city dealer for the Emeralds, but have to go through South Bend, IN (about 1.5 hrs drive to The Great Escape) to get the Sundance.
Question 1: Do you think the Marin will fit in my doorway without removing the frame? If no, will the Emerald?
Question 2: Out of the 2 tubs, which is the better value overall? I have a quote for $9500 for the 880 Marin, all inclusive including delivery and everything, but haven't quoted the Emerald yet.
Question 3: The Great Escape said warranties through Sundance would come with $100 trip charge, and then the work would be free. Is this worth it, no big deal, or yes big deal?
Question 4: Is there another tub I am missing that would potentially fit, with or without removing the door frame?
Thanks so much for any helps!