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Q: Are hot tubs expensive to maintain?

• <div><p>Most newer hot tubs are not expensive to maintain. Hot tub maintenance costs about <b>$500 to $1,000</b> per year. You can DIY, but a pro can clean and treat your hot tub with chemicals and save you time. The biggest hot tub expenses are heating and repairs, but you can preserve your investment with regular maintenance.</p></div>

Q: What is the best thing for cleaning a hot tub?

• <div><p>The best thing with which to clean a hot tub is whatever the manufacturer recommends; in most cases, this is a gentle surface cleaner and a soft cloth. Recommended hot tub cleaners can include specially formulated cleaning agents, mild dish soap, baking soda, vinegar, or diluted bleach. For your hot tub exterior, choose wood or vinyl cleaner (depending on the casing material).</p><p>You should never use household cleaning products, harsh chemicals such as undiluted bleach or acids, or abrasive cleansers or cloths, as these can scratch or etch your hot tub&rsquo;s coating or shell and cause permanent damage.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep my hot tub clean naturally?

• <div><p>If you want to have a chemical-free spa, or if you are wondering how to keep your hot tub clean naturally, there are several options. Some individuals choose to run their hot tub without treatment at all and simply clean it more often (although you risk bacteria, fungi, and algae growth if you take this route); others use natural products like vinegar or Borax. Ozone, ultraviolet light, and electrolysis systems are also eco-friendly ways to have a clean hot tub without chemicals. Saltwater hot tubs are popular with people who are sensitive to chlorine, bromine, and other traditional hot tub chemicals.</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: Should I keep my hot tub running all the time?

• <div><p>Yes, hot tubs are meant to be kept on permanently. It takes more energy to ramp up a hot tub when you turn it on, so leaving it on all the time is more efficient for your hot tub. You can turn the temperature down if you know you won&rsquo;t be using it for an extended period of time to save on energy costs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Came out same day with a quote. Excellent service and job well done. Will call back again after winter.
Tim's Lawn Care Helena
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Reviewed in July 2024
I highly recommend this business. The customer service is second to none. The service done exceeded my expectation. I will use this company again in the future and recommend it to all peers, family and friends.
Grass Cutters & Gutter Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2023
I hired Clean Slate to clean my brothers studio. He is BLIND, I had to be the one to inspect their work. I do live in a different state but KATE ,was kind enough to send me pictures of each room & gave me an accurate description of what was done. The studio was cleaned very professionally. And...
Clean Slate Cleaning Co
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Reviewed in August 2022
Our new windows are amazing! Our home looks great and the improved efficiency is a plus. The entire company provided excellent service from sales, to installation, and follow up. We couldn't be happier with Renewal by Andersen.
Renewal by Andersen of Montana
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Reviewed in June 2022
Excellent experience. They were fast and efficient. KJ and Sandra worked incredibly hard and were professional.
All My Sons Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in May 2022
Was very pleasantly impressed by how quickly and neatly the job was done. Very thorough in removing dead branches and winter burned shrubs.
Sapphire Land and Tree
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Reviewed in March 2021
Unexpectedly high level of service. Communication was outstanding. I was totally confident from the moment Brian contacted me 10 minutes after I submitted the quote request on a Sunday afternoon!
Horn's Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in June 2019
They did a great job and I'm signed up for service again next spring.
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

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Nancy C on July 2018

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Crowley Electric

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Crowley Electric

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

“YOUR RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST” “QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE” *LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR *13+ YEARS EXPERIENCE Is your electric panel old and unsafe? We offer a whole house electrical inspection for $50.00. *Free estimates *Call Pete Crowley today for all your electrical needs! 406-437-4211

Paradise Fencing and Construction Company, Inc.

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Paradise Fencing and Construction Company, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Paradise Fencing and Construction Company Inc. has been serving Montana since 1996. Our company is fully licensed and insured. Paradise main office is based out of Great Falls with crews traveling the state of Montana. The Fencing side of our business installs every type of fence available. If sprinkler work is needed we subcontract out the work to top rated sprinkler companies to make sure the project is done correctly. Paradise Construction performs all of the work from dirtwork to finish work. Paradise subcontracts its electrical, plumbing, and HVAC to top quality providers.

Ultra Vac Services

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Ultra Vac Services

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Ultra Vac Services is a vacuum cleaner sales and service company. We offer new residential & commercial vacuum cleaners for sale as well as repair all makes of vacuum cleaners. We service central systems. We also repair and service sewing machines, small appliances, mobility wheelchairs and scooters and more.

Heavenly Heat Saunas

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Heavenly Heat Saunas

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Customers say: Super punctual

39 years of experience

Heavenly Heat Infrared Saunas are made for the chemically sensitive. That means that our infrared saunas create an ideal, safe, and effective detoxification environment for anyone seeking to eliminate toxic substances from their body.

"I purchased a Heavenly Heat Sauna a few weeks ago . What I liked is you don?t smell any glues . I also liked its easy ( two man ) assembly. What I don?t like , in order to avoid using glues, they use pins or very thin nails. Some pins were missing and some were not beneath the surface. For the rough edges you?re provided with a small piece of sandpaper . Bot at a cost of over 5k you don?t expect to do sanding. My biggest complaint is that it takes almost an hour to get the sauna to 150 degrees. Definitely not worth the price. "

guy a on December 2025

"I purchased a Heavenly Heat Sauna a few weeks ago . What I liked is you don?t smell any glues . I also liked its easy ( two man ) assembly. What I don?t like , in order to avoid using glues, they use pins or very thin nails. Some pins were missing and some were not beneath the surface. For the rough edges you?re provided with a small piece of sandpaper . Bot at a cost of over 5k you don?t expect to do sanding. My biggest complaint is that it takes almost an hour to get the sauna to 150 degrees. Definitely not worth the price. "

guy a on December 2025

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American Tubs....

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Customers say: Terrific value

14 years of experience

American Tubs designs and manufactures a complete line of premium quality Walk-In Bathtubs that are ideal for people with Limited Mobility, Seniors, Disabled and people with pain, arthritis, stress and other debilitating conditions.

Mountain Hot Tub began business in 1979 as Bozeman's original Hot Tub dealer. Specializing in selling and servicing the Hot Spring family of portable spas we offer a full service experience.

American Leak Detection - Montana

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American Leak Detection - Montana

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24 years of experience

LEAK DETECTION WITHOUT DESTRUCTION, REPAIR SWIMMING POOL, SLAB, SEWER LEAKS, SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, SWIMMING POOL CRACK INJECTION, CONCEALED PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

Pool and Spa Servicing questions, answered by experts

Most newer hot tubs are not expensive to maintain. Hot tub maintenance costs about $500 to $1,000 per year. You can DIY, but a pro can clean and treat your hot tub with chemicals and save you time. The biggest hot tub expenses are heating and repairs, but you can preserve your investment with regular maintenance.

The best thing with which to clean a hot tub is whatever the manufacturer recommends; in most cases, this is a gentle surface cleaner and a soft cloth. Recommended hot tub cleaners can include specially formulated cleaning agents, mild dish soap, baking soda, vinegar, or diluted bleach. For your hot tub exterior, choose wood or vinyl cleaner (depending on the casing material).

You should never use household cleaning products, harsh chemicals such as undiluted bleach or acids, or abrasive cleansers or cloths, as these can scratch or etch your hot tub’s coating or shell and cause permanent damage.

If you want to have a chemical-free spa, or if you are wondering how to keep your hot tub clean naturally, there are several options. Some individuals choose to run their hot tub without treatment at all and simply clean it more often (although you risk bacteria, fungi, and algae growth if you take this route); others use natural products like vinegar or Borax. Ozone, ultraviolet light, and electrolysis systems are also eco-friendly ways to have a clean hot tub without chemicals. Saltwater hot tubs are popular with people who are sensitive to chlorine, bromine, and other traditional hot tub chemicals.

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.

Yes, hot tubs are meant to be kept on permanently. It takes more energy to ramp up a hot tub when you turn it on, so leaving it on all the time is more efficient for your hot tub. You can turn the temperature down if you know you won’t be using it for an extended period of time to save on energy costs.

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