It’s that time of year when the winter freeze warnings happen upon occasion. With freezing temperatures expected within the next few days, it’s important to take action. Extra care needs to be taken in order to maintain your hot tub both during and after a hard freeze to avoid costly damage to the hot tub and its components.

Preparing Your Hot Tub for the Freezing Weather

In order to properly prepare your hot tub for the upcoming frigid temperatures, we recommend doing the following in order to protect it: 

1. Keep Your Water Circulating. Moving water can’t freeze. So while it may seem like a good idea to drain your hot tub prior to the freezing temperatures, it’s actually counterproductive as there could be residual water in the equipment (think pipes, filters and jets) that could cause serious damage if the water isn’t properly circulated. 

Because many newer pumps also have a freeze-protection mode that automatically kicks on after temperatures reach a certain degree, it’s important to keep the pump running. If your pump does not have that feature, then just be sure to continue to run the jets.

2. Keep Your Hot Tub Covered. By keeping your hot tub covered during inclement weather, you’re able to help further prevent the water from freezing while also protecting your heater and pump from having to work harder. 

What If We Lose Power?

In the event of losing power, do not panic. Continue to keep your hot tub covered without disruption. Your equipment will not suffer damage if you’re out of power for minimal periods of time. Just keep it covered as that helps insulate the tub and keeps the water warm for as long as possible. Much like you wouldn’t keep opening a refrigerator if you lost power, don’t worry about opening the hot tub. 

Your Houston Hot Tub Experts

When it comes to the wellbeing of your hot tub, the experts at Spas Unlimited have your best interest in mind. Winter is one of the best times to enjoy those hot water soaks, and we’re here to help ensure your hot tub operates at its maximum efficiency. If you have any questions about maintaining your hot tub during freezing temperatures, give our hot tub experts a call today. We specialize in hot tub service and maintenance and look forward to helping you have a worry-free hot tub ownership experience. 

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Spas Unlimited has provided Houston, Katy, Conroe and the surrounding areas with all of their hot tub needs since 1988. As a leading hot tub store in the area, Spas Unlimited carries hot tubs from a variety of manufacturers, including Caldera, Dynasty, Cal Spas, and many more, and has more than 30 hot tubs on display in their Houston showroom so homeowners can visualize and find the best hot tub or swim spa model that fits their needs and their space. The hot tub and swim spa experts at Spas Unlimited have the experience and knowledge to provide reliable hot tub service & repair, including hot tub move & removal, equipment repair, and drain & clean. In addition to the best hot tubs and swim spas, Spas Unlimited also carries a variety of hot tub water care products, hot tub covers, and outdoor furniture at their Houston hot tub store

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