Hot Tub Maintenance in the Winter

Now that winter is well upon us, we must consider how to properly care for your hot tub during these colder months. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you have a well functioning spa.

Water Changing

Before it get too cold out, you should change your water. Water should be changed once every 90 days or so. Try to time it before winter really strikes. If it already into the winter months and you need to change the water, the best thing you can do is get yourself a submersible pump to drain the water much faster. When refilling, make sure you refill the spa right away so that any left over moisture won't freeze. And turn it on right away to get that water heated again!

Electrical

Check electrical connections. It is important to check indoors that the breaker is in good order, outside at the GFCI to ensure it is protected and well connected, as well at the electrical connection within your spa pack. Visually inspect the electrical to ensure all connections are secure, as well as all components are connected. If there are any disconnections or anything faulty you have noticed, contact the electrician who hooked up your spa, as well as your local dealer.

Hot Tub Cover

Checking your hot tub cover regularly is a good way to ensure your water remains clean, and you aren't spending a fortune on hydro to heat the tub incase your cover needs replacing. Covers that are ripped, torn, water logged, uneven, or not sealing right indicate it is time to get a new cover. Life of a cover ranges from 5-8 years. At Factory Hot Tubs we can order you a high grade hot tub cover with the colour of your choosing, and will be ready in approximately 2 weeks.

Chemicals & Supplies

Are you stocked up on chemicals? Make sure you have all the essentials to properly maintain your water. There is no difference in the maintenance and use of chemicals in the winter time versus summer time. Nothing worse than wanting to use your hot tub in the winter and remembering you are out of something! If you don't want to leave the house, simply order your supplies from our online store at www.factoryhottubs.info and we will deliver it right to your door!

Power Failure

In the event of a power failure, leave the breakers in their on position, keep the cover on securely, and leave the water in. DO NOT DRAIN YOUR HOT TUB. A good well insulated spa should give you up to 3-5 days worth of remaining heat until you should need to worry about freezing. Typically power failures only last a few hours, but sometimes they can last a few days. In the event your power is still off past 4 days you can use a generator to power a block heater which can be fit inside the cabinetry. Otherwise, you will need to drain the hot tub and winterize it. Contact your local hot tub dealer for information on how to winterize your hot tub.