Do you shut off the hot tub in the winter?

However, if your area is bracing for severe inclement weather or you’re leaving town for an extended period of time, you may wish to shut down your spa entirely. You’ll be emptying your spa of water and performing additional maintenance on it, so shut off the heater and turn off the spa.

How do you close a hot tub spa?

Be very careful if you choose to close down your own spa. If you have any doubts, it is much better to contact a local spa professional to do this for you ! Start off by turning off the circuit breaker for the spa’s electrical line, or if possible, unplug the unit. Then remove the hard thermal cover and drain out the spa.

What can cause damage to a hot tub?

First of all, please realize that most damage that occurs to hot tub spas is caused by improper winterization. Also realize that the damage that can be done due to freezing is very costly to repair. Be very careful if you choose to close down your own spa.

Why does my hot tub keep running out of water?

The water moves through the hot tub filters and this helps trap any particles which may be found in the water while also ensuring that bromine, chlorine and other sanitising products are properly distributed and that the water chemistry is appropriately balanced.

What to do when your hot tub is shut down for winter?

If you have to shut the spa down for the winter, first turn the power off at the subpanel and breaker. Then remove the cartridge filter and filter basket. Drain hot tub completely and use a wet/dry vac to get the water out of the lines.

Can you drain a hot tub and leave it empty?

Yes, you can drain your hot tub and leave it empty. But it is important to turn off the power first & then fully drain the tub, including using a wet/dry vacuum to remove any standing water after draining. Remove the filter & store it in a cool dry place.

How can I winterize my RV hot tub?

If you use the RV anti-freeze solution, then pour it into the filter canister , jets and other orifices until it comes back out the openings or out of the drains. That is quite a bit of antifreeze to go into the pumps and plumbing. Again it is best to just run the spa through the winter months.

What happens if you leave the power on in a hot tub?

Leaving the power off but water still in the hot tub can cause quite the mess with the water. That’s just an open invitation for bacteria, viruses, or algae to grow. Once that happens, even if you treat the water, you’ll still likely have that biofilm build-up of bacteria in your plumbing and equipment.