4 Tips For Fall Hot Tub Maintenance
Summer is coming to a close here in Colorado Springs much to the dismay or delight—depending on who you talk to—of the general public. It’s time to start embracing cooler mornings, wearing a jacket, sipping a pumpkin spice latte, and enjoy the changing of the leaves. Early fall is the best time to perform home maintenance to prepare your home for the winter months. One maintenance item to prioritize during fall: hot tub maintenance.
Drain and Refill
The swimming pools may be closing, but cooler weather means it’s officially hot tub season. To prepare for cool fall nights in your hot tub, begin by draining and refilling your hot tub with fresh water. Typically, a hot tub should be drained every three to four months and refilled with fresh water. This will not only prolong the life of your hot tub, it’s also healthier for your hot tub occupants.
Clean Your Filter
When it comes to regular hot tub maintenance, changing your filter is just as important as refilling your hot tub with fresh water. A dirty filter can make even fresh water gross and unsanitary. Best practice is to clean your filter every time you change your water. Replace the filter every year (or every six months if you use your hot tub more often). Consider investing in a higher-quality filter if your water source tends to have a high mineral content.
Protect Your Spa Cover
Taking the time to protect your spa cover will not only help protect your hot tub, but it will also save you money on maintenance. To keep your space cover looking it’s best, you should clean it and treat it with the proper protectant. A non-abrasive cleaner is suggested. It is always best to inspect your cover now, before the heavy rains come. If there are any holes or tears in your cover, you risk having a waterlogged and potentially ruined cover.
Care for Your Spa Cabinet
A hot tub skirt (also called a spa cabinet or spa surround) is the enclosure that surrounds the hot tub’s shell and protects the internal components. It’s easy to forget about your spa cabinet until it starts to show signs of wear. To keep it in top shape, clean and treat it every time you change out the water (every three to four months). A wood cabinet should be treated with linseed oil or staining treatments, and a composite tub can be cleaned with mild soap and water or specialized cleaners and treated with a vinyl protectant spray. Use a non-abrasive cleaner and oil-free protectant to best care for your cabinet.
Need Electrical Maintenance?
Taking good care of your hot tub allows you to enjoy it for years to come. If you’ve performed all needed maintenance and your hot tub still isn’t working well, give us a call. There may be an issue with it’s connection or the hot tub’s wiring system. The electricians of Front Range Electric in Colorado Springs are experts in performing regular hot tub maintenance as well as addressing any electrical issues your hot tub might have.
Bought a New Hot Tub?
Just bought a new hot tub? We can help you get it connected, just in time for you and your family to enjoy it this fall. Have a wonderful fall season and remember to call the electricians of Front Range Electric for all your electrical needs!