How often does a hot tub need servicing?

How often does a hot tub need servicing?

We recommend a service once a year and with regular water changes every 3 months, this should keep your Hot Tub up to speed. Many customers will ask their hot tub dealers, “Can I use a hot tub every day?” when they are shopping for one. The quick answer is that using your hot tub every day is safe. How long is too long to be in a hot tub? You might love luxuriating in the warm, jetted waters for as long as an hour, but it’s not recommended that you stay in for extended periods of time for safety reasons. About 15-30 minutes at a time is a general recommendation if you prefer very hot water. You can drain, clean, and refill a hot tub for just the price of the water if you do the job yourself. However, you can also hire a hot tub professional to do it for about $100 to $150.

How much maintenance does a hot tub require?

While a weekly wipe down is a key component of hot tub maintenance, you’ll also want to completely drain and refill the water every three to four months, depending on your usage. While it’s empty, it’s a good idea to do a thorough cleaning of the entire tub—once again with Off The Wall. The short answer is probably about 3.5-6 kWh per day with normal usage. Obviously, the amount of kWh a hot tub uses each day depends on a number of variables, such as frequency of use, water temperature, air temperature, hot tub insulation, and more. Power Washing Your Hot Tub Cleaning the exterior, however, is fine. Use the same techniques you used in cleaning your home. Keep the psi on the low side, so water isn’t forced through any seams. We don’t recommend power washing the inside of the hot tub, as the pressurized water could damage the nozzles. Burning Calories in a Hot Tub A daily soak in your hot tub can help you lose weight, even if it’s in an indirect way. If you weigh around 150 pounds, you can normally burn up to 17 calories or . 005 pounds of fat by simply submerging yourself in your hot tub for 15 to 20 minutes. Most of our spas use about 1500-1700 litres every time you fill up, so calculating the cost at about 88p for every 1000 litres that is only £1.50 every time you completely fill your hot tub.

What does a hot tub service involve?

A professional, good quality spa service usually takes between 2-4 hours but may be more depending on the condition of the tub, water pressure and any additional work that may be needed. The service involves a thorough all-over check, pipe flush, emptying, deep clean, refill and final check. It is recommended that you have a professional look over your Hot Tub at least once a year, i.e. an annual service. This is because after years in the industry, a service technician will be able to spot any early warning signs that a specific part has been work down and may need replacing soon. Since your hot tub pump circulates the warm water as well as the sanitizer, a general rule is to follow manufacturer recommendations or leave the pump on for a minimum of eight hours per day. Generally, it should take anywhere from 1 hour to 48 hours for the chlorine to dissipate completely. If you decide to shock your hot tub, it’ll take about 24 to 48 hours to reduce the chlorine level. People tell us that hot tubs are a lot of work and that is actually true. When you look at a competitor’s hot tub or one that was made years ago, they were designed to require 12 hours of maintenance, $230 worth of chemicals, and filters that cost as much as $175 per year.

How many times a year should you change hot tub water?

One thing you might be most curious about is how often you’ll need to change your hot tub water. Draining and refilling your spa will be an important aspect of spa ownership. Many spas need to be drained and refilled every three to four months due to chemical build-up. One of the most common questions our team gets asked is should I leave my hot tub on all the time? Quite simply, the answer is yes… your hot tub is designed to be left switched on constantly and works best when it is left on all the time. Your hot tub is at it’s most efficient if left to run 24/7. Would you be surprised to learn that the best engineered, most highly insulated hot tubs can cost around $25 to $40 per month to run? Of course, it’s the finer details that will determine this final monthly bill! A few initial tips: Larger hot tubs cost more to heat than smaller hot tubs. If you will not be using your spa for longer than 14 days and a spa maintenance service is not available, we strongly recommend you drain and winterize your spa.

What is the average life of a hot tub?

A hot tub can last anywhere from 5-20 years or more. Cheaper hot tubs made with lower quality materials won’t last long. If those hot tubs are not well maintained, they may not last more than 5 years. Quality hot tubs that receive excellent care can be enjoyed for as long as 20 or more years. On average, you should aim to completely drain it about three to four times a year. Lucky for you, the time it takes to drain your hot tub is usually around an hour or so. One hour of time spent cleaning roughly four times a year is only four hours of your time to ensure that you are resting in a sanitary hot tub. Understanding The Risks Of Overuse Since the water in a hot tub is higher than your normal internal temperature, staying in a hot tub too long can cause you to overheat and experience symptoms like light-headedness, dizziness, or nausea. Staying in your hot tub too long can result in dizziness, light-headedness, overheating and dehydration, especially if you’re soaking at a higher temperature. It can also cause burns, decrease in blood pressure, increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting.