Buying a hot tub is an investment in your home and, hopefully, something you’ll enjoy for many years.

Like any piece of equipment containing pumps, heaters, plumbing, electrics and water, though, a hot tub benefits from regular care.

Day-to-day water maintenance plays a big part, but there are also jobs that go beyond checking your sanitiser and cleaning the filters. That’s where professional servicing comes in.

Why Does a Hot Tub Need Servicing?

Your hot tub works pretty hard behind the scenes.

Water is continually circulated through pumps, pipework, filters, heaters and jets. Over time, scale, residue and general build-up can accumulate within parts of the system that aren’t necessarily visible during everyday use.

A professional service gives the spa a more thorough inspection and clean than routine home maintenance alone.

It also provides an opportunity to spot signs of wear, leaks or developing issues before they potentially become bigger problems.

What Does Regular Hot Tub Maintenance Involve?

There are plenty of things owners can — and should — do themselves.

Regular maintenance normally includes checking and balancing the water, maintaining the correct sanitiser level, rinsing and cleaning filters, keeping the waterline and shell clean and monitoring the general condition of the spa and cover.

Little and often is generally much easier than trying to rescue neglected water later.

If you’re unsure about your water care, our team can also help you understand which products to use and how to maintain your particular hot tub.

What Is Different About a Professional Service?

A professional service goes further than everyday water care.

Exactly what’s included will depend on the type of service being carried out and the hot tub itself, but it can involve a deeper clean of the spa and its water system alongside checks of the equipment and components.

It is also a useful opportunity for an experienced technician to look over the hot tub as a whole.

After all, you can keep beautifully clear water and still have something happening behind the cabinet that you wouldn’t necessarily know to look for.

Prevention Is Better Than an Emergency Call

Hot tubs contain mechanical and electrical components, and eventually parts can wear or fail.

Servicing can’t guarantee that nothing will ever go wrong, but regular inspection can sometimes identify developing problems before they turn into inconvenient — and potentially more expensive — repairs.

And we’d much rather find something that needs attention during a planned visit than have you discover it when you’ve got six people coming over on Saturday night!

Don’t Forget the Cover

Your hot tub cover is one of the most important pieces of equipment you own.

A good, well-fitting insulated cover helps retain heat and protects the water when the spa isn’t in use.

Keep it clean, use the handles correctly, avoid placing unnecessary weight on it and check periodically for signs of damage or waterlogging.

If your cover becomes excessively heavy, damaged or no longer fits properly, it may be time to consider replacing it.

Your Hot Tub’s Needs Change Over Time

A spa that’s only recently been installed may need very little beyond good routine maintenance.

As it gets older, keeping an eye on components, seals, pumps, jets, pipework and the condition of the cover becomes increasingly important.

That’s one of the reasons we believe aftercare matters.

We’ve looked after customers and their hot tubs for many years — through routine maintenance, servicing, repairs, moves, upgrades and eventually, in some cases, helping them choose their next spa.

Selling the hot tub is only the beginning of the relationship.

One-Off Servicing or Ongoing Maintenance

Not everybody wants the same level of support.

Some owners are perfectly happy looking after their hot tub themselves and simply want professional servicing when required. Others would rather have regular help keeping everything clean, maintained and running as it should.

At Hot Tubs At Home, we offer one-off servicing and complete hot tub maintenance plans, so we can tailor the level of support to suit you and your spa.

If you’re not sure what your hot tub needs, just ask us. We’ll talk through its age, condition and how it’s being used and recommend the appropriate level of care.

Look After It and Enjoy It

Ultimately, a hot tub is there to be used.

Regular maintenance doesn’t need to become complicated or time-consuming. A little routine care from you, combined with professional support when it’s needed, can help keep your spa looking good and working as it should.

And if you’d rather spend your time in your hot tub than looking after it, we can help with that too.

Speak to the Hot Tubs At Home team about servicing and maintenance options for your hot tub.