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• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hot-tub-repair-cost.htm">Hot tub repairs cost</a> between <b>$200 and $500</b> on average. You can minimize those costs by <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-hot-tub-tips-soak-maximum-enjoyment.htm">maintaining your hot tub</a> and keeping necessary supplies on hand. An elevated shelf in the garage is a great place to store your water care chemicals so that kids and pets will stay safe and you’ll always have them around. </p><p>Your hot tub should be drained of existing water, cleaned, and refilled every three to four months at a minimum. Follow your tub manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning, and rinse thoroughly when finished to eliminate any residue from the cleaning products. This is also a good time to inspect your tub’s cover in good lighting for any leaks, tears, or other damage that might cause problems. </p><p>Using your hot tub manufacturer’s suggested cleaners and methods, keep your hot tub filters clean to avoid a loss of water heat. This will help extend the filter’s useful life and efficiency. If the filter is more than two to three years old, replace it with a new one and buy a second filter to keep around as a spare.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2025
It went very, my issues with my pool equipment were addressed and resolved. Tech imparted valuable information as to how the pump works, function and care. I would definitely hire him again.
Techie and Handy
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Reviewed in October 2008
They sent two crews, one for the sewer replacement and one for the leaking pipe under the house. The job took exactly the amount of time as estimated. Everything was completed, inspected and cleaned up in two days. The men were all professional, courteous and nice people. They explained exactly...
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
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Reviewed in February 2007
I called them. They explained their service and price. They came out when they said they would. They did a great job. No surprises. I am very happy with their service. They marked a red line in my filter and told me to call them back the next day to let them know if the water level was down....
FLORIDA LEAK LOCATORS
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Reviewed in July 2009
In response to our calls Mr Moore visited our pool on two separate occaisions to assess the needed repairs, and made recommendations. Recommendations were exactly right, unlike the two other services we worked with. Mr Moore is very experienced, articulate, and responsible. He did not charge...
Moore's Pool Service
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Reviewed in October 2016
My experience with The Ranch Pool Service has been great so far. They provide reliable service, and I can trust them to do the job when I am away from my home. When it comes time for repairs, they advise me on that which is truly necessary versus a cosmetic improvement. I like that the same...
The Ranch Pool Service
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Reviewed in August 2022
Hector performed his work always on time and thoroughly. He is a very good worker. I would strongly recommend him to all new clients.
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Pool and Spa Servicing questions, answered by experts

You can drain a hot tub very quickly by using a submersible pump rather than the hose-sized drain at the bottom exterior of the tub. A pump can move up to 30 gallons per minute, draining your hot tub in no time. Using the regular drain can take up to two hours.

Most hot tubs use between 1,500 watts and 6,000 watts of electricity, depending on the voltage of your heater. 120-volt heaters tip toward the low end, and 240-volt heaters tip toward the high end. Expect your pump to add another 1,500 watts. Newer, energy-efficient models use less electricity, while older models use more.

Hot tub repairs cost between $200 and $500 on average. You can minimize those costs by maintaining your hot tub and keeping necessary supplies on hand. An elevated shelf in the garage is a great place to store your water care chemicals so that kids and pets will stay safe and you’ll always have them around.

Your hot tub should be drained of existing water, cleaned, and refilled every three to four months at a minimum. Follow your tub manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning, and rinse thoroughly when finished to eliminate any residue from the cleaning products. This is also a good time to inspect your tub’s cover in good lighting for any leaks, tears, or other damage that might cause problems.

Using your hot tub manufacturer’s suggested cleaners and methods, keep your hot tub filters clean to avoid a loss of water heat. This will help extend the filter’s useful life and efficiency. If the filter is more than two to three years old, replace it with a new one and buy a second filter to keep around as a spare.

The average life expectancy of a hot tub cover is between five and seven years. You can extend the life of yours by keeping it clean, using a soft cloth and mild dish soap; applying a vinyl protectant spray; using a cover lift to move and fold the cover carefully, rather than treating it roughly; protecting it from harsh weather; keeping kids and pets off the cover; and cleaning the underside of the cover with a chlorine spray. Investing in a quality cover will also help it last longer and look better.

In most cases, it is safe to clean a hot tub with vinegar. You will want to verify that your hot tub manufacturer lists vinegar as a safe cleaning product; however, given that vinegar is chemical-free, cleans, deodorizes, and is safe for people and pets, it is usually a good option. You can use vinegar to clean the hot tub shell, interior and exterior spa surfaces, hot tub jets, hot tub filter, and other parts. It is considered a strong, safe, and natural cleanser that can kill bacteria, remove mold and mildew spores, erase water spots, and remove hard water stains.

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