Hot tub maintenance
Filter cleaning, draining, winterizing and a schedule that keeps the water easy.
Hot tub line flush: how and when to clean the plumbingFlush hot tub lines before every drain: remove the filter, add line flush, run the jets per the label, then drain and refill. Steps inside.Hot tub maintenance schedule and checklistA simple hot tub maintenance checklist: what to do after each soak, weekly, monthly, every 3-4 months, and yearly to keep water and parts healthy.Hot tub startup after draining (and how to fix an air lock)Refill through the filter well, power on, prime the pumps, bleed any air lock, balance the water, then heat. Step-by-step startup guide.Hot tub winterizing: how to close a hot tub for winterTo winterize a hot tub: flush, drain, blow out every line with a wet/dry vac, open pump drain plugs, and cover. Or keep it running instead.How often to change hot tub waterChange hot tub water every 3-4 months. Rule of thumb: gallons / 3 / daily bathers = days. Signs it is time, and how to make water last.How to clean a hot tub filter (and when to replace it)Rinse a hot tub filter every 1-2 weeks, soak it in filter cleaner monthly, and replace it every 1-2 years. Step-by-step instructions.How to drain a hot tubTurn off the breaker, then drain with the built-in spigot (1-2 hours) or a submersible pump (15-30 minutes). Full steps and where to drain.