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Hot Tub: Every 4 to 6 Months Maintenance Checklist

This maintenance is done every 4 to 6 months and is essential to keep your hot tub running smoothly, avoid murky hot tub water and keep the hot tub healthy for bathers.

MaintainX

09/08/2022

Hot Tub: Every 4 to 6 Months Maintenance Checklist

This maintenance is done every 4 to 6 months and is essential to keep your hot tub running smoothly, avoid murky hot tub water and keep the hot tub healthy for bathers.

Every now and then you’ll need to drain your spa, clean it, and fill it with fresh water. Depending on how many people use the hot tub and how often they use it, you should drain and refill your spa every four to six months.

Start by adding a pipe cleanser to the existing spa water. This will remove biofilm film buildup from the spa plumbing lines. Circulate the water for about 30 minutes. Let it sit for an hour to loosen up any gunk in the lines. Then, circulate for another 20-25 minutes to wash the loosened debris from the lines.

Now drain the tub. Open the drain plug and let the tub drain. In some cases, you can attach your garden hose to the drain and direct the water to a location away from the hot tub. In either case, gravity does most of the work. It’s okay if a little water remains in the bottom of the tub after you drain it.

While the spa is draining, you should take the time to clean your filter or to replace it entirely.

After the tub has drained use a damp towel to wipe down the inside of the shell. Use a spa shell cleaner to scrub the water line and any stains that may be present. Be careful to thoroughly rinse the tub before refilling it.

Make sure a clean filter is in place then refill your hot tub. Treat the water appropriately and enjoy a nice, clean soak.

This process can take a couple of hours and is worth the effort for a safe, healthy spa experience.

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)