Jacuzzi

Jacuzzi traces its origins to a family of Italian immigrants who settled in California in the early 1900s and built a business around water pumps and aviation components, including one of the first submersible pumps for agricultural use. In 1956, the family developed a portable hydrotherapy pump, the J-300, to ease the pain of a family member's rheumatoid arthritis, a project that led the company into the wellness and bath products it is known for today. In 1968, Roy Jacuzzi introduced the Roman, the first integrated whirlpool bath with built in jets, establishing the modern whirlpool tub category. The company remained family run until 1979 and has changed ownership several times since, with Investindustrial acquiring the brand in 2019.

Product Lines

SupplyHouse carries Jacuzzi bath products for residential installation, including whirlpool and soaking tubs along with replacement pumps and bath system parts. The lineup gives plumbing contractors options for both new bathroom construction and tub or pump replacement on existing installations.

Why Contractors Specify Jacuzzi

Plumbing contractors specify Jacuzzi on bathroom remodel and new construction jobs because the brand name is closely tied to the whirlpool bath category it helped create, giving homeowners a familiar reference point when selecting a tub. Decades of pump and hydrotherapy engineering experience also mean contractors can source compatible replacement pumps and parts for older installations rather than replacing an entire tub system when only the pump has failed.

How to Choose Jacuzzi Products

Choosing a Jacuzzi tub starts with confirming available space and rough in dimensions, since whirlpool and soaking tubs come in a range of footprints and jet configurations. Contractors replacing a failed pump on an existing tub should match the replacement pump to the tub's original specifications rather than substituting a generic part, since jet pressure and plumbing connections vary across tub models. For new installations, factors like jet count, air versus water jet systems, and heater options should be weighed against the homeowner's intended use and the home's electrical and plumbing rough in capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who invented the whirlpool bath?

Roy Jacuzzi introduced the first integrated whirlpool bath, called the Roman, in 1968, building on decades of the Jacuzzi family's pump and hydrotherapy engineering work.

Is Jacuzzi still a family owned company?

No. The company remained family run until 1979 and has changed ownership several times since, with Investindustrial acquiring the brand in 2019.

Can a Jacuzzi tub pump be replaced without replacing the whole tub?

Yes, contractors can typically source a replacement pump matched to the tub's original specifications rather than replacing the full tub system.

What should a contractor check before installing a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub?

Rough in dimensions, available space, and the home's electrical and plumbing capacity should all be confirmed against the tub's jet count and heater requirements before installation.

What is the difference between air and water jet systems in a Jacuzzi tub?

Air jet systems circulate air bubbles through the water for a gentler massage, while water jet systems circulate pressurized water for a stronger, more targeted massage, and the choice affects plumbing and electrical rough in requirements.