Hey Hot Tub Owners! Can’t get your hot tub to heat up? The problem might not be the heater. It could actually be your filter. Low water flow can cause your heater to stop working properly. And low flow can be caused by a dirty filter. So before calling in a professional, remove and clean your filter to rule out a flow rate problem. Then, make sure the water level in your hot tub is high enough. Finally, make sure there are no closed valves and there’s nothing blocking your drain covers. Hopefull

Got a new hot tub? Here are 3 things you must do before starting it up for the first time #1. Watch out for antifreeze. New hot tubs come with antifreeze in the lines to protect it in colder temperatures. Use a hose to spray water directly into each jet to clean the antifreeze. Or fill the tub, circulate the water through the pump for several minutes, then drain completely before refilling. #2. Use the filter well. Put your hose inside the filter well when filling up your hot tub with water. Thi

Hey hot tub owners! How often should you shock your hot tub? Shocking your hot tub once a week can help keep your sanitizer active and killing contaminants. For regular maintenance, add a non-chlorine shock, also known as an oxidizer, to your water. It’s a less-harsh option, but it will help keep your chlorine or bromine active in the water. But if you’re battling an algae issue or chronically cloudy water, use a chlorine shock to clear things up. Follow us at Swim University for more hot tub ca

Hey Hot Tub Owners! Here are two must-have items you need for a clean hot tub. One you buy from the grocery store, the other you can rent from the hardware store. Vinegar. Diluted white vinegar is a great surface cleaner for your hot tub. It’s a great chemical-free option for removing scum lines or wiping down your shell after draining. And clean surfaces mean less contaminants in your hot tub water. A Sump-Pump. If you’re trying to drain your hot tub, it’ll take forever if you use your drain va

Adding Chemicals to Your Hot Tub

Hey Hot Tub Owners! There are 8 chemicals you absolutely need for your hot tub. And the rest are totally optional. You need: Alkalinity Increaser pH Increaser pH Decreaser Chlorine or Bromine Calcium Hardness Oxidizer, a.k.a. Non-Chlorine Shock A Hot Tub Plumbing Cleaner A Filter Cleaner Depending on your water source, you may also need a metal sequestrant. And if you want extra sparkling clear water, add a weekly water clarifier. Follow us at Swim University for more hot tub care tips throughou