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Category: Seasonal Maintenance

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August 26, 2022 Hot Tub Help / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

A Quick Guide to Buying the Right Hot Tub Cover

With so many options it can be hard to figure out which cover you need. Now, with this guide, it’s smooth sailing.

May 27, 2022 DIY / Holidays & Events / Hot Tub Help / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Travel / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

How to Prep Your Hot Tub for Vacation in 10 Minutes

Vacation is time to relax. Prepare your hot tub in as little as 10 minutes with this handy guide.

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November 18, 2021 Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

Spa Cover Care – Clean, Maintain & Protect Your Cover

Spa covers are an investment in your hot tub. Like any investment, you should protect it. This guide presents maintenance tips that can save you money and maybe even some grief in the end.

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September 14, 2021 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

Preparing Your Hot Tub for Fall

The warm days of summer are coming to an end and we’re beginning to feel the crisp, sharp air of fall.

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August 29, 2021 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

Fixing a Noisy Hot Tub Pump Motor

Hot tub making a loud buzzing or grinding noise? Learn how to pinpoint the cause and fix it!

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March 19, 2021 Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Hydrotherapy / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Uncategorized

Hand Me Down Hot Tubs – Where to Start

So, you got a used hot tub – Now what? Lets dive into what you should do when you receive a new to you spa.

Winterize your hot tub the easy way
October 30, 2020 Hot Tub Help / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

The Quickest & Easiest way to Winterize a Hot Tub

Not a fan of winter hot tub use? No problem, but you should winterize the spa. Here’s how…

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August 28, 2020 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance

How To: Drain, Clean & Refill Your Hot Tub the Right Way

Breaking news: hot tub water gets pretty gross and needs replacement more often than pools. Ok, not exactly breaking news, but it’s true, and you should know how to drain, clean and refill your spa correctly.

cloudy water in hot tub
February 29, 2020 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance / Wellness

Turn Your Stinky Hot Tub Into a Restful Oasis With These Tips

Foul smelling spas have bacteria hiding in them. Let’s have a look at the most common areas and how to clean them.

Hot tub decorated for fall
October 26, 2019 Aromatherapy / Decor/Decorating / DIY / Food & Drink Recipes / Holidays & Events / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Landscaping / Patio Crafts / Patio Decor / Recipes / Seasonal Maintenance / Uncategorized

Fall in Love With Your Hot Tub

We’ve compiled our best articles to help you fall in love with your hot tub again.

Extremely dirty filter
October 7, 2019 Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Travel / Trouble Shooting / Uncategorized

7 Things you should never, ever do to your hot tub! (Number 5 will shock you!)

Knowing how to maintain a spa is one thing, but here are 7, not so obvious, things you should never do.

Hot tub cover tear
September 10, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

How to Patch a Hole in Your Hot Tub Cover

Repairing a torn or punctured spa cover isn’t hard, and definitely doesn’t require duct tape!

Power Meter kWh
August 15, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized

5 Energy Saving Tips Every Hot Tub Owner Should Know

Is your hot tub costing you more than you think it should? Even if it’s not, chances are, you can still save money by following these 5 simple tips.

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July 20, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized

7 Things Your Hot Tub is Trying to Tell You [Error Codes]

What should you do when you see an error code on your hot tub spa topside controller? Here are the 7 most common codes and how to deal with them.

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March 12, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Hydrotherapy / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance

5 Simple Hot Tub Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew About Earlier!

Even seasoned hot tub owners miss out on things that can make ownership easier. Here are 5 simple things you may not have heard about, plus a cheeky little bonus!

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