How often should you drain a hot tub?

• <div><p>You should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-drain-hot-tub.htm">drain your hot tub</a> three to four times a year to give it a thorough cleaning. This should take about an hour, but it depends on the size of your tub. </p></div>

Can I raise the alkalinity in my hot tub?

• <div><p>Yes. If you test the water and the alkalinity is too low, you can raise it by adding an alkalinity increaser, which likely came with your hot tub’s chemical kit. In a pinch, you can use baking soda to raise the hot tub’s alkalinity. Raising the alkalinity will prevent the hot tub water from becoming too acidic.</p></div>

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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>

Q: What should you not put in a jetted tub?

• <div><p>Using bubble bath, bath oils, bath salts, or moisturizing products that contain butters or oils can damage your jetted tub. Because of the water pump and jet mechanism, you need to be more selective with products for a jetted tub than you would for a traditional bathtub in order to keep it functioning properly and avoid expensive repairs. These products also leave residue that can feed mildew and mold, so it&rsquo;s best to avoid them.</p></div>

Q: At what temperature will hot tub pipes freeze?

• <div><p>For a fully-foamed hot tub, freezing typically occurs when the temperature drops below 28 degrees Fahrenheit<b> </b>and remains at or below this level continuously for a minimum of 36 hours. If your hot tub and pumps are still operational, however, the water circulates, and this continuous movement helps prevent freezing, even in very cold conditions. This circulation, along with the insulation provided by the foam, helps maintain the water temperature and prevent it from freezing during extended cold periods. Still, if you&rsquo;re not planning to run it regularly, be sure to winterize the hot tub properly to prevent damage from freezing.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2024
Seth is an amazing worker. He diagnosed my issue quickly and got my drain open and flowing in no time. I will definitely be using his services for any future needs!
Drain Bros
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Reviewed in September 2023
Good service, quick, friendly & reliable. Highly recommend
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Reviewed in March 2023
Prompt service. Installation looked great. Still too soon to know if the problem leak was eliminated.
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Reviewed in June 2019
Lucas was very responsive and his team was very thorough, cleaning blinds and doing baseboards and other things our previous cleaning service excluded from their service even though their cost was exactly the same as we were paying before. Lucas is very flexible and will do whatever you need....
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Reviewed in November 2016
Only be given me a better price. That they have a good selection of cars and good sales staff and good service department.
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Reviewed in May 2013
They're wonderful. I would recommend them to anybody. They respond. Their customer service is great because, when I call, they're right there. They listen and they're very competitive. They're better than anybody else around here.
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Reviewed in July 2012
Their customer service is excellent. A++. They go the extra mile. Prices are good, selection is good. You can buy everything from jewelry to generators to food and wine.
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Reviewed in March 2012
Excellent. Mike was prompt, efficient and he does quality work for a fair price... just a great company to work with. I will definately be using their services in the future! Thank you!!
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Reviewed in October 2007
As always excellent service and trustworthy contractors. Sean came to diagnose the problem. He ordered the part and replaced the faulty unit, without charge, at my convenience. He did a great job of explaining how the new unit worked and cleaned up when he was finished.
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Reviewed in October 2007
Wonderful service! Drivers are always prompt and reliable. They deliver in an emergency as well. We have been with this company for over 8 years and wouldn't think of going anywhere else for our bottled water.
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