Hot tubs are fun to enjoy throughout the year, but they can get damaged when temperatures dip well below freezing. So I’ve wondered if I should winterize a hot tub and how to winterize a hot tub. To winterize a hot tub: Cut the power to the hot tub at the disconnect box Fully drain … Read more
I love using my hot tub all year, whether hot or cold. But one thing I wasn’t sure about was can you use a hot tub in the rain? You can absolutely use a hot tub in the rain and a minimal amount of rainwater in your hot tub will not have a significantly negative … Read more
Opening and closing a hot tub cover is a hassle. And for my wife and daughters, while they could slide it off, they couldn’t get it back on. So I wondered what is the best hot tub cover lifter? There are quite a few to choose from, but Cover Valet makes some of the best products … Read more
I won’t lie. There have been many times I have relaxed in a hot tub with a beer or cocktail after a long hard day. But I’ve wondered does a hot tub make you more drunk? A hot tub will not make you drunker. However, the heat combined with the intoxication can impair judgment & … Read more
Many first-time hot tub buyers are unsure of where to put their new hot tub. And the most common question they ask is “does a hot tub need to be level?” Yes, a hot tub needs to be level. Most hot tubs are made of a wood frame under an acrylic shell. While they are … Read more
Cleaning your hot tub filters regularly helps keep the water clean and the equipment working well. But I used to wonder can you clean hot tub filters in a dishwasher? No. You should never try to clean your hot tub filters in the dishwasher. The dishwasher is far too harsh for the filter material, and … Read more
All hot tub owners should change the water at least 3-4 times per year. But the first time you do it, it’s common to wonder can I drain my hot tub on my lawn? No. You shouldn’t drain your hot tub on your lawn. Spa water contains harmful chemicals like chlorine or bromine that will … Read more
New hot tub owners or those who have just changed the water often have 1 common question: How long does it take to heat a hot tub? On average, most hot tubs will take about 4 hours to reach 100 degrees. But it can take up to 8 hours for hot tubs to reach the … Read more
Hot tubs are great. However, it takes a while to fill them when you change the water. So I used to wonder, how long does it take to fill a hot tub? The average 300 to 400-gallon hot tub will take around 90 minutes to 120 minutes to fill. But getting a garden hose with … Read more
Owning a hot tub is one of the luxuries of life. But eventually, every hot tub owner asks “what do I do if my hot tub is leaking?” With a leaking hot tub, first, remove the paneling to locate the leak. The most likely causes will be a rubber gasket at the heater connections, a … Read more