SwimRight Pool Service and Repair professionals in Scottsdale, Arizona understand that running a swimming pool and a hot tub can cause a strain on the family finances. They offer money-saving hot tub tips that will help you enjoy the water more and stress about the bills less and when you’re in the hot tub, you certainly don’t want to be worrying about money, do you? Of course not!
One of the places you will not want to skimp in order to save money is by not keeping the hot tub and its water clean enough. Heat can sometimes kill off germs and particular bacteria, but if you’re not treating the water in the hot tub it will soon become home to potentially harmful bacteria and viruses. It is crucial to either keep up on the spa maintenance or to work with a Scottsdale, Arizona swimming pool and spa contractor who will undertake those tasks on your behalf. If you’ve worked with a pool service contractor for the summer months, he can definitely clean your hot tub in the off-season pool months.
Money-saving hot tub tips
Use chlorine and bromine — salt-based products — as these are the safest and most effective. These products are safe for your skin. There are some people who are more sensitive to any chemicals but even these salt-based products can cause dry, itchy skin. If this is the case, ask your contractor about using a cleaner that uses metals such as copper or silver.
Hot tub draining. Depending on how frequently you use the hot tub, it will need to be drained on occasion. In many cases your hot tub contractor will recommend a complete drain and clean at least quarterly. He may suggest letting the water sit — and the hot tub not be used — for a few days to let the levels of the chemicals in the water dissipate. He will also recommend the removal of phosphates from the water prior to draining.
Use a cover. One of the easiest ways to be more environmentally friendly with your hot tub operation is through the diligent use of a hot tub or spa cover. Covers trap the heat from the water, slows the rate of evaporation and keeps dirt and debris from the water.
Drop the temperature. A degree or two drop in temperature won’t likely be noticeable to anyone in the hot tub, but can make a big difference in the utility bills.
Ask us for other tips and advice on way to save money on your hot tub and pool bills.
