Category: Maintenance

Is your hot tub water slimy? Biofilm can quickly build up if the water isn't properly treated, leading to all sorts of problems for you and your spa. So how do you remove biofilm? A specially...

The thought of bathing in chemicals sounds pretty unpleasant, not to mention uncomfortable. So is there a way to use a hot tub without them? It's not possible to use a hot tub safely without...

Depending on who you ask or which site you visit, you'll get different advice on when it's time to change out your hot tub filter. Having used spas for many years, this is what I've learned. Hot...

The water that comes out of a hose isn't exactly sparkling clean, and the last thing you want to do is damage your hot tub. So is it safe to fill a spa using water from a garden hose? It's safe to...

Unfortunately, not all spa manufacturers display a water fill line, which seems crazy given the potential damage that can be caused when there is too much or too little water. So how do you identify...

The thought of running a hot tub permanently sounds like a huge waste of electricity. The good news is that you can save money by lowering the temperature between uses. So how much should you reduce...