How do I keep my hot tub water from freezing?

How do I keep my hot tub water from freezing?

How to Keep Your Hot Tub from Freezing in Cold Weather

1. Never drain the spa in freezing weather.
2. Keep it covered.
3. Circulate the water.
4. Invest in a sump pump.
5. Prevent freezing with a ceramic heater.

How do you fill a hot tub in the winter?

Tip : Keep a hose in your house during the winter months, so it’s easier to fill up your hot tub when needed. You will need to thaw the outside water spigot with hot water to unfreeze the tap, and then hook up your hose and fill up the hot tub.

Will an empty hot tub freeze?

Hot tubs most at risk of having problems with freezing are those with external drains. The drain will actually freeze very quickly, break, and then let the hot water run out, taking with it all of the heat energy that was keeping the rest of the spa from freezing.

Why will my hot tub not freeze?

If You Lose Heat to Your Hot Tub For most hot tubs to freeze, the temperature needs to be under 28 degrees for at least 36 consecutive hours. And, as long as your hot tub and pumps are still working, and your water is circulating, your hot tub won’t freeze.

How fast will a hot tub freeze?

For a Fully-Foamed hot tub to start to freeze the temperature needs to be below 28 degrees F for at least 36 Hours straight. Even if it does get that cold if your hot tub & pumps are still operating, the water is circulating and will not freeze.

Can you get sick from being in a hot tub in the cold?

Disease outbreaks tied to swimming happen even in the winter, often after people go in hot tubs or spas, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

How much does it cost to winterize a hot tub?

The cost will depend heavily on the company that will do the winterization. On average, hot tub sellers offer winterization services for around $200 to $300. However, if you need a hot tub cover, tack on an additional $500 to that cost. Lakeshore Pools and Tubs prices their winterization service at $225.

How long can hot tubs go without water?

If your hot tub will not be in use for more than 2 weeks, you may want to turn it off, drain it, and clean it. If you are using your hot tub somewhat regularly, it is totally safe to leave it on.

Should my hot tub pump run all the time?

Since your hot tub pump circulates the warm water as well as the sanitizer, a general rule is to follow manufacturer recommendations or leave the pump on for a minimum of eight hours per day. Making sure your hot tub is ready when you are is the ultimate in relaxation—let your hot tub pump do its thing, then soak away.

How do you get water out of hot tub pipes?

Drain your hot tub.

1. Turn the power to the spa off at the circuit breaker. You don’t want the pumps or jets to run while there isn’t any water in the spa.
2. Next, find your drainage spigot.
3. Attach the garden hose to the spigot, being careful not to cross-thread.
4. Open the ball valve on your spigot so the water can drain.