Why Is Weekly Hot Tub Service So Important?

Great question! There are many reasons why weekly hot tub service is important for maintaining your hot tub’s condition and safety. It can be very overwhelming for hot tub owners to keep up with maintenance, especially those who rent out their properties. Après-Ski Soak offers stress-free solutions for all your hot tub problems! Let’s take a look at the most common service needs.

1. Water Chemistry – Perfectly balanced water is crucial- Not only for the upkeep of your hot tub, but also for the user’s safety! There are many treatments that must be applied to your water in order for it to stay crystal-clear and safe to use. These treatments include; Sanitizing, Oxidizing, Ph and Alkalinity Balancing, Foam Removal, Phosphate Removal, Calcium Removal, and Algae Removal. Application of these chemicals should be applied by professional hot tub experts to ensure a proper balance. Doing these things on your own could result in damage to your hot tub and unwanted side effects for its users like skin rashes, bacterial infections, itchy eyes, and headaches.
2. Regular Cleaning – Not only do hot tubs require regular chemical balancing, they also require regular deep-cleaning to ensure that your water is impurity-free. Filters must be rinsed regularly and the water must be skimmed and vacuumed to remove outside debris, body mucus, and skin/hair products such as; lotions, cosmetics, deodorants, perfumes, etc.
3. Diagnostics – Checking the hot tub regularly for things such as leaks, pump performance, heating issues, and electrical problems are often overlooked. Diagnosing any of these issues early on will prevent your small repairs from turning in to big repairs. Don’t forget, your hot tub is out there braving the Utah weather 24/7, so it WILL need attentive care and monitoring in order to survive the harsh elements. Neglecting diagnostics could lead to voiding your hot tub’s warranty!
4. Water Replacement – Even with outstanding regular maintenance, your hot tub water MUST be replaced regularly. Chemicals can only do so much for your water clarity and safety. To ensure that you have clean, bacteria-free water, the entire hot tub must be drained and refilled with fresh water. It is recommended by all industry professionals that your water is fully drained, flushed, and replaced every 3 months.

You’re probably thinking to yourself, “Wow, that’s a lot of work!” And you’re right- it is a lot of work! Weekly maintenance can be a burden to hot tub owners, so let us lift that burden from your shoulders and make your hot tub experience stress-free and luxurious, the way it should be!