Why is my hot tub losing water in the winter?

The air temperature – Obviously the warmer the weather is the faster the water will evaporate. Cooler weather slows down the evaporation rate. A hot tub at working temperature will also lose water to evaporation more quickly than when it if full of cold water.

Can you fix a frozen hot tub?

Step 2: Check for damage. Luckily, freeze damage caught early can usually be fixed easily. You should be searching for damage on the pipes, pumps, spa packs and other small parts. Ensure there are no cracks on the sides of the tub. If the tub has been frozen for a long period of time, it may be beyond repair.

How do you thaw frozen hot tub water?

Keep the heaters on the pump until it thaws out and is able to turn. If pipes connected to the hot tub are frozen, use an electric hair dryer or heat gun to help thaw them. Hold it several inches away from the pipe and move it in a back and forth motion along the pipe.

What to do if your hot tub freezes in winter?

Prepare for a winter power outage. Circulation pipes can freeze and burst within a few hours if your electricity cuts out and the air temperature is under 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Installing a solar- or battery-assisted water pump in advance enables you to keep the warmer water from the tub moving through the pipes when electric power is unavailable.

What happens if there is no heat in a hot tub?

If the water pumps are running (moving water thru the jets), but there is no heat, it will not freeze as long as they stay running. Spa and Hot Tub shells, pipe works to jets and other vessel connections are insulated but the equipment ( pumps, heaters, etc.) are not because it has to breathe.

Can a hot tub freeze during a power outage?

Prepare for a winter power outage. Circulation pipes can freeze and burst within a few hours if your electricity cuts out and the air temperature is under 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Do you need to cover your hot tub when not in use?

When your spa is not in use, keep the cover on. If you leave the cover off, you will lose heat (and waste energy). This also makes your heater and pump work harder, which can lead to equipment failure. If your cover is damaged, consider purchasing a new hot tub cover from Master Spa Parts!

How can I keep my hot tub from freezing over?

Invest in a sump pump. If your pumps are non-operable, you could use a sump pump to keep the water circulating in your hot tub. Simply place the sump pump in the middle of your hot tub’s foot well and let it run. The heat produced by the pump’s motor will also add some heat to the water and should help keep your lines from freezing over.

What happens to your hot tub in the winter?

Monitoring your hot tub water level is very important in the winter months. If the water level is too low, the pumps can malfunction and cause the freezing of the water. Which would damage the hot tub mold and the plumbing fixtures and parts.

Water this hot can often keep its heat for 2-3 days during a power outage. Unheated water combined with low outside temperatures can freeze in only an hour of not circulating. Once frozen (even if the power returns) the spa won’t be able to circulate water and cannot heat itself. Cover up!

What to do if your hot tub loses power?

Even if it’s freezing cold outside. Should there be a power loss, having the cover on will maintain the water temperature, even for a few days. Tip : If the power out persists, a good trick is to setup a working light in the power pack compartment of your hot tub. The heat generated will keep your power pack from freezing.