If
you’re running a spa or have a hot tub at home, you can have your own
way of maintaining your hot tub. Spa repair can get pricey depending on
the problem you need fixed. So, the best way to fork out money is to
keep the good condition of your hot tub.
Your
hot tub should not only look clean and unblemished, it should perform
at optimum too. The whole point of getting one is for relaxation. If it
doesn’t perform well, the satisfaction you’ll get may not be what you
paid for. Here are the most important parts of your hot tub to focus on
so you can prevent costly spa repair:
- Filters
You
should know that a hot tub filter lasts a year at maximum. But every
time you change the water, you must also switch the used filter with a
dry one. The dry filter is better at killing microorganisms. Also, this
helps prolong the life span of your filters.
The
importance of replacing your filters every year is to avoid sucking
particles that can affect the pump. When the filter is old, it creates
larger spaces that clog these particles. So, if you don’t change the
filters, you are putting the health of your spa pump to.
One
tip though, you can rinse filters every two weeks or soak them every 3
to 4 months. Do this to prolong the life span of your filter cartridges.
- Cover
Hot
tubs need protectants. This serves as protection from the sunlight
which can cause discoloration on your hot tub covers. Also, protectants
help preserve your cover and avoid possible cracking. Protectants can be
applied every month, especially during summer and every 3- 4 months on
the other months. Do note that this only applies if your hot tub is
outdoors. However, putting protectants on indoor hot tubs won’t be
harmful too.
- Drainage
A
common spa repair problem is drainage. Your problem with the drains
will depend on how and how often the hot tub is used. For outdoor hot
tubs, drainage can be a problem during the winter months. Winterization
is what you need to do to prepare your hot tub this season. This process
involves draining all the water from the tub to avoid freezing of
internal parts.
You can do away with
simple ways of maintaining your hot tub but of course, professional
maintenance is still needed. The companies that provide spa repair
services also offer maintenance services. It is best that you call the
guys who installed your hot tub in the first place.
Apollo Pools
235 W. Brandon Blvd Suite #135, Brandon, FL 33511
813-703-1470
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