How do I maintain my new hot tub?

• <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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Q: Does a hot tub use a lot of electricity?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, a hot tub does use a relatively large amount of electricity. In fact, much of the money you spend on your hot tub will go toward electricity costs to keep the water heated. A typical hot tub will use anywhere from 1,500 to 6,000 watts of electricity per month.</p></div>

Q: How much electricity does a hot tub use?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How do I prevent problems with my hot tub?

• <div><p>Properly maintaining your hot tub will <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/your-hot-tub-what-could-go-wrong.htm">prevent serious issues</a> from occurring down the road. You should replace the filter once a year, regularly look for and repair small cracks in the shell, and test the water quality every few months. You can do this yourself for less than $100 per year.</p><p>You can also hire a hot tub service to service your hot tub annually to identify problems early, which could save you money in the long run. They cost about $100 to $200 per call. </p></div>

Q: Can you use silicone to repair a hot tub?

• <div><p>Yes, you can use silicone or epoxy hot tub repair kits to repair cracks in a hot tub. Always read the manual to see what the manufacturer recommends before attempting to repair a hot tub.</p></div>

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Prompt and friendly service. Excellent customer service, knowledgeable and honest. Was able to quickly locate and take care of our pipe leak. Explained cause of leak due to our well water. Will use them again for any plumbing issues, reasonable pricing .
Baker Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Showed up to install a new water heater same day. I was very happy with my experience. Tim was able to answer all my questions and the project was done very quickly. Excellent service very knowledgeable and professional. I completely recommend Grundy Plumbing.
GRUNDY PLUMBING, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
I highly recommend this business. I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service.
Henderson Pool Lady
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Reviewed in October 2017
THE SERVICE PERSON WAS GREAT! BUT IT STOPPED THERE. PARTS WERE ORDERED AND WE GAVE THEM 50% CHECK DOWN. MONTH WENT BYE NO WORD ON PARTS. WIFE CALLED AND GOT NO HELP. FINALLY AFTER 3 MONTHS OF CALLS SHE ASKED FOR THE MANAGER SO WE COULD GET A REFUND AND WE COULD LOOK ELSEWHERE FOR A NEW SERVICE....
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Reviewed in January 2014
They picked up service from our prior HVAC company. The techs will always make sure that we're home before they come and their punctuality is very good.
Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2013
I already had one company look the problem over and they said it would cost over a thousand and probabaly only last a year. Then,company x charged me $83.00 for that lookover. This is when I decided to use Angies list and the first company I saw that had the most reviews that were all very...
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Reviewed in June 2012
We really like them. We are on a regular monthly service with them. Whenever we have a problem, they are out right away. The people they send out are very professional and they are always on the time that they say. They know where their traps are and they just take care of us. We are very...
QUIK-KILL PEST ELIMINATORS INC
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Reviewed in May 2011
I was very pleased with their work. It was great service.
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