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Hot Tub Cover Care: How to Make Your Cover Last Longer
Your hot tub cover does a lot more than keep leaves out of the water. A good cover helps hold heat in, keeps debris out, protects the water from sunlight, and reduces how hard your hot tub has to work to maintain temperature. But hot tub covers don’t last forever. Sun, rain, snow, chemicals, moisture,…
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Hot Tub Pump Keeps Running? Here’s What to Check First
You walk past your hot tub and hear the pump running. An hour later, it’s still running. Later that evening…it’s still going. Before assuming the pump or control board has failed, there’s something important to figure out: Which pump is actually running? Some hot tubs have a small circulation pump that’s designed to run for…
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How to Get a Hot Tub Out of Economy Mode
Your hot tub says EC, ECON, ECO, REST, or Economy, and now the water isn’t staying as warm as you expect. In many cases, nothing is actually wrong with the heater. The hot tub may simply be programmed to heat only during certain times or filtration cycles. Getting it back to normal heating is usually…
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Hot Tub Losing Temperature During Use? Here’s What to Check First
Your hot tub is sitting comfortably at 102°F (39°C). You get in, turn on the jets, and everything seems fine. But 20 or 30 minutes later, you look at the display and the temperature has dropped. Maybe it is down a degree or two. Maybe it keeps falling the longer you use the spa. A…
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Hot Tub Freezing? What to Do Before It Causes Damage
Your hot tub isn’t heating. The temperature outside is below freezing. And now the water temperature is dropping. Don’t panic—but don’t ignore it either. A hot tub containing hundreds of gallons of warm water usually won’t freeze immediately. The insulated cabinet, warm water, and closed cover can give you valuable time to figure out what’s…
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Running a Hot Tub in Winter: How to Keep It Safe, Warm, and Efficient
There’s something particularly nice about using a hot tub when it’s freezing outside. Cold air, snow on the ground, and 100°F-plus water can make winter one of the best times of year to own a spa. But winter also introduces something hot tub owners don’t have to worry about nearly as much during summer: Freezing.…
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Pool Winter Covers: Which Type Is Right for Your Pool?
Once your pool is winterized, there’s one more important decision to make: how are you going to cover it? Pool winter covers come in several different styles, and they don’t all do the same job. Some are inexpensive and mainly keep leaves and debris out. Others are designed to support weight and provide an additional…
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How a Hot Tub Heating System Works (And Why It Sometimes Stops Heating)
If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens after you turn your hot tub temperature up, you’re not alone. Most people imagine there’s a simple switch that turns the heater on. In reality, your hot tub’s heating system is a team of components working together. Before the heater is allowed to turn on, the control system…
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What Temperature Should You Keep Your Hot Tub When You’re Not Using It?
Many hot tub owners wonder whether they should turn the temperature down between soaks to save electricity. The answer depends on how often you use your spa, the weather, and how long you’ll be away. For most people, leaving the water at your normal temperature is actually the best choice. Modern hot tubs are designed…
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How to Winterize a Swimming Pool: Step-by-Step Guide to Prevent Freeze Damage
Quick Summary Properly winterizing your swimming pool helps protect the plumbing, pump, filter, heater, and other equipment from costly freeze damage during the off-season. While the exact process varies depending on your pool and climate, following the correct winterization steps can make opening your pool next spring much easier. Free Pool Winterizing Checklist Get the…