Are Air Blowers worth it?

[spa_newb]

One thing I've noticed is that most spas do NOT have an air blower or the option for one, but a few select models or brands do have them.

I like the effect the air blower produces on the water surface when on, is that all they are for, effect or can you really feel them for a massage? They also seem to work in conjunction with Aroma therapy, is this something that can help hide the chemical smell of the sanitizer?

Anyone have an opinion on whether they are worth it or not?

Does anyone here know brands other than Arctic, Sundance 800 series or Emerald that offer air blowers in their tubs?

 

[Bonibelle]

My Epic has air also. It allows for a much more intense massage. My husband loves it and uses it often. It does have a drawback in that when you use it, it can cool the water a bit faster. In the summer, that is probably a plus. I would say put the air in the plus column!

 

[benalexe]

Me too. Love the air.. Adds to the overall experience!

 

[Mr._Bubbles]

My spa does not of air injected jets, but my bathtub does.  It really does increase the force of the jets a lot.

 

[ndabunka]

Most manufacturer's micx the air in the jets (to produce the power) so "air-only" jets aren't REALLY a necessity.  Many of those "air only" style models also have a tendency to inject COLD air into the tub and that's not really something you want in a HOT tub so IMHO, they are not really desirable.

 

[tony]

The air blowers you are describing separate systems from the jets and do not enhance the jet action like the air introduced through the venturi valves.  Air blowers are not a must have feature, but they are very nice and very different from the water jets.  Cool air into the water is generally not an issue.  That being said, it is something you would most likely use more in the summer than in the dead of winter.  Everyone in my family loves the air blower.  It is also a nice feature if you have guests in the spa on a summer night with a glass of wine and you want a gentle water feature.

 

[spa_newb]

LA Spas offers a heated air injector pump so that might eliminate cooling down the water.

Other brands so far I've found that offer air are:

Caldera
Marquis
Vita

 

[Gary]

Yes air blowers are great for cooling down a spa otherwise I see no need for them.

Blowers and air inducted jets are not the same thing.

 

[Bonibelle]

OK, so my Epic has air inducted jets, not a designated blower..sorry for the confusion.  I was actually confused myself). I think if it was just an air blower, it wouldn't be worth much...but the air combination in my jets allows for a stronger massage.  

 

[rosewoodsteel]

I know that I am "way" late to this party, but I am now deciding whether or not to get an air blower option with my new spa.
My old Coleman had one, and it was nice to use on occasion.
But, the spa I am now looking at lists it as an option for an additional $1000.
That is a lot of money and frankly more than I think this option is worth.

 

[bob snader]

$1000?!?

You can get a 2HP blower at Spa Depot for $165. If you're good with tools you can even hook it up yourself.

But yes... they are nice. I have one hooked into my jets as well as powering six bubblers in the seats. It really brings the water to an exciting boil.

 

[Hottubguy]

Spa newb, marquis does not offer a air blower

 

[rosewoodsteel]

Any reason why they don't offer one?

 

[rosewoodsteel]

Bob,
Yep, $1000.00
This includes 14 air jets, as well.
1K is a lot of money to me, so I'm just gonna go with a basic package.

 

[Tman122]

Sounds to me like you have a dealer who wants to try and compete on his pricing by leaving a whole lot of stuff off the list and calling them extras. If you don't mind me asking whats the brand?

 

[rosewoodsteel]

Tman122,
It is Artic Spas. 
At this point, it appears that many dealers / manufacturers play this same game. If you can recommend one that doesn't, I'll check them out.

 

[thearm]

I do have a air blower on my Emerald and enjoy it. It does help cool the water in the summer time but does not cool it so much in the winter that you can't use it. A nice option that I don't use all the time, nice though when I want to use it. However is it worth a 1000.00 extra? I don't think so and would not get it  at that price.

 

[Hottubguy]

Any reason why they don't offer one?

I'm not sure of the reason but I haven't ever had anybody in asking about one.  The jets have air induction in them which makes the jets feel more powerful but that is completely seperate from an air blower. 

 

[Hottubguy]

Sounds to me like you have a dealer who wants to try and compete on his pricing by leaving a whole lot of stuff off the list and calling them extras. If you don't mind me asking whats the brand?

I wouldn't really agree with that statement.  A air blower would almost always be an option on any tub that offers one. 

 

[Spoiledrotten]

I had one on the first tub I got; a Vita. I'll only post what I was told so take it for what it's worth. I was told that it is not a good option for women, due to the way they are built. It stays off much of the time so the water that backs up in the tubes and sits, will harbor bacteria that won't be sanitized. When you turn it on, it pushes that unsafe water out and therefore "could" create a bacterial health risk to the women's body parts. I didn't like the blower for the fact that it "boiled" the water too much, constantly splashing me and my wife in the face. It was on that spa which is the only reason we had it.