Where should you drain a hot tub?

• <div><p>Where you drain a hot tub largely depends on local regulations, but you must not drain chemically treated water where it can damage the environment. Direct the water toward a sanitary sewer drain that will take it to a treatment facility. If your lawn has a dedicated drainage area that’s free from plants and foundations, you can likely drain it there. Avoid storm drains, as the hot tub water will enter waterways and could hurt aquatic life. Likewise, do not pour it out directly on any public land or where it can get into your neighbors’ property. </p></div>

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Q: What happens if you don’t prepare a hot tub for winter?

• <div><p>If water is left inside the hot tub pump over a cold winter, it could freeze and severely damage the pump, water lines, and jets. That can cause leaks, which require very expensive repairs. Freezing or leftover water can stain and damage the hot tub shell, which leads to replacement. Even in mild climates, leaving sitting water in the tub or pipes for a long period of unuse is a bad idea, since disinfecting chemicals fade and the water can develop bacteria, algae, and other big headaches when it&rsquo;s time to use the tub again.</p></div>

Q: Do you need antifreeze to winterize a hot tub?

• <div><p>When your hot tub is completely dry, there is typically no need to introduce antifreeze into the plumbing. However, if you desire an extra layer of protection against potential freeze damage, you can consider adding some RV antifreeze to your hot tub lines. Just ensure that you use RV antifreeze specifically, as automotive antifreeze is highly toxic and should be avoided.</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: What are the cons of owning a hot tub?

• <div><p>Though a hot tub has many benefits, there are a few cons. Mainly, hot tubs require a lot of maintenance. You&rsquo;ll need to deep clean yours quarterly, test the pH at least once or twice a week, and add sanitizing chemicals once a week. They also have relatively high ongoing costs since you&rsquo;ll need to pay for electricity and repairs. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2021
I would highly recommend Kayak for your pool purchase and installation. We experienced delays as expected during a pandemic but we were keep informed by weekly calls or emails. Installation team was amazing! Very informative and hard working.
Kayak Pools Midwest
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Reviewed in March 2014
The motor was repaired from the previous season, and James told us exactly what we needed to do after he left. Over the course of the next two days, we made two additional phone calls, and we were assured we were not bothering them. After those two days, just as they had said, we had a beautiful...
TOWN & COUNTRY POOLS
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Reviewed in July 2020
The whole experience was absolutely amazing. From the first conversation I knew this was the place I needed. Every question or concerns I had , was always followed up with detailed explanation of the fixs or solutions. Joe is a very knowledgeable and respectful person. If you need any work done...
Sunburst Pools
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Reviewed in April 2017
This company is very professional, dependable and very up to date on new technology. They have recently implemented a email format that lets you know when they were at your property and the condition of your pool, water level and chemicals. This is very helpful for a second home customer as...
Blue Iguana Pools
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Reviewed in September 2018
They did an excellent job! I will highly recommend him, I like him, he is a good guy and I will continue to use him.
Palisades Pool Service
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Reviewed in July 2015
Wayne called the day after we left a message, very nice and knowledgeable. He said he would sent someone out. Called the morning of the day of the appointment to let us know his repairman was on his way. The polite gentlemen knew exactly what to do, explained everything to me, answered any...
WAYNE TURKELSON BUILDERS INC dba A1 POOLS
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Reviewed in July 2017
The technician that came out did a really good job. We were definitely satisfied with his service. No problems since he's been here!
Affordable Pool Services
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Reviewed in November 2015
Mike goes the extra mile to make you happy. He sincerely cares about his products and his name. And he stands behind both. He even helped me troubleshoot a problem for free over the phone saving me hundreds in a service call. Most other contractors would just say I need to see it to diagnose...
YOUNG'S SPA SERVICE
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Reviewed in May 2015
let me go into the warehouse and get into the tubs to find what I liked the most. once I got it I used it and let it sit for awhile, tried to turn it on after a long time having it off. called Kari to let her know about my issue, Kari informed me not to buy what I thought I needed at first....
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