Spa Winter Care

If you do not intend to use your hot tub in the winter months, it's important that you have your spa properly winterized. Not doing so can cause your hot tub to freeze, which will most definitely void your warranty.

Central Jersey Pools provides a professional winterizing service, should you choose to close your spa in the winter, but please note, we will not perform any service that requires draining, cleaning or winterization while temperatures are near or at freezing.

If you do intend to use your spa in the winter, remember to follow these suggestions.

If you are due for a water change, it's a good idea to have it done before the cold weather sets in.
Look at the perimeters of your spa for water stains that might indicate leaks. If you find any problematic areas, contact Central Jersey Pools immediately.
If your cover is damaged, now would be the perfect time to change it. One of the most common issues with spa covers are water saturation. When your cover is saturated with water, the spa cover becomes too heavy to take off your hot tub. A water saturated cover will turn into a giant block of ice during winter.
Make sure to routinely monitor your water level. If the water level is too low, the pumps can malfunction and cause the water to freeze, which will damage the hot tub, the plumbing fixtures and parts. Also, remember to often check the temperature of the water in the hot tub so you know that the heater on the tub is working properly.
Make sure to maintain your chemical balance as normal. Simple problems can become complicated in freezing conditions.
Make sure to check your filters. Dirty filters will shut down your hot tub because the water flow isn't sufficient enough to operate the heater.

Keep the area around the spa clear of ice and snow. Accumulating ice and snow can damage your cover so make sure to remove any from your cover using a soft bristle broom. A hard shovel or scraper can cause damage to your cover.