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Caring for your hot tub on a regular basis is not only easy but it reduces the chances that you’ll be hit with a large repair bill later on down the road. Most hot tub maintenance is really just common sense and can handled in a relatively short amount of time.

Be Kind to Your Filter: Most hot tub problems arise from not taking proper care of the filter. Be sure to run the hot tub at least an hour a day to properly circulate the water through the filter. Most filters need to be replaced every year or two, so don’t be tempted to keep your filter for a longer period of time. You should give your filter a thorough cleaning at least once a month.

Properly Winterize Your Hot Tub: Most serious hot tub problems arise from improperly preparing your hot tub for freezing winter temperatures, especially with hot tubs that are closed down for the winter. Any water left inside the hot tub shell, pipes, or equipment can freeze and expand, cracking and damaging your hot tub. If you do close your hot tub for the winter, be sure to completely drain all water and consider adding a winter cover over your regular hot tub cover.

Keep Your Water Balanced: Clean, balanced water puts less stress on your hot tub equipment which means fewer maintenance issues and problems in general. Regularly check that your pH, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness are all in the recommended levels. You should also completely empty and refill your hot tub with new water at least every six months.