At Bullfrog Spas in Edmond, we are used to answering questions about traditional hot tubs OKC and salt water spas in OKC. A common misconception about hot tubs is that you should only turn them on before each use.
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At Bullfrog Spas in Edmond, we are used to answering questions about traditional hot tubs OKC and salt water spas in OKC. A common misconception about hot tubs is that you should only turn them on before each use.
Keeping Hot Tubs OKC on
Frequently turning your hot tub or salt water spas in OKC off may seem like a sensible solution when you consider the cost of electricity. In reality, however, turning on and off will actually increase your electric bill because it takes more energy to bring the water up to the proper temperature. Additionally, high-quality hot tubs, such as the models available at Bullfrog Spas in Edmond, have energy-efficient features that will help keep your bill down.
When to Turn off Your Spa
Of course, there are times when you will need to turn off your hot tub. Here are situations that will require you to turn off your spa.
Maintenance
To keep your hot tub in working order, it is essential that you provide regular maintenance. The water in your spa will need to be drained and the tub cleaned out regularly. The hot tub should not be on when it is time to empty the water from your spa. How often you have to empty the hot tub will depend on how regularly you use it. The more often you soak in your hot tub, the more often you need to change the water due to increased surfactants.
The spa will also need to be turned off for any repairs that need to be done.
Lack of Use
If you are going to leave town for a while, turn off your hot tub while you are gone. You will want to drain your tub before you go and cover it. You will not want to return to a full hot tub that had no water maintenance for three months.
In a similar vein, your hot tub should not be left on if you will not use it in the winter. Again, this will require draining and protecting your spa from the elements. Never forget to winterize your hot tub.
While leaving your spa running may seem counterintuitive, there is another perk besides keeping your electric bill down. You do not need to prepare for a soak in your hot tub. You are free to jump in whenever you feel like it. If you had to wait for the water to heat up, relaxing in your spa would become a chore.
If you have any questions about hot tub maintenance, or you are looking to purchase a spa, the team at will be happy to .
