Straight talk from The Spa Guy on how to protect your hot tub when temperatures drop.
The Spa Guy offers advice on how to protect your spa from cold weather. Note: We do not recommend the use of an open flame heater under a spa.
If you must stop your spa, or if it stops and you cannot get it to heat, we recommend placing a small electric space heater under the tub on Low Speed & Low Heat.
You are not trying to make it hot under the tub — you are simply trying to keep the temperature above 32 degrees.
After placing the heater under the tub on low speed and low heat, reinstall the access panel to hold the heat inside the equipment compartment. This is critical — without the panel the heat escapes and the heater will not be effective.
The electric space heater is much safer than a light bulb. A bulb can burn items under the tub and cause a fire. Use a small electric heater only, on the lowest setting.
Important Disclaimer
This advice is not a guarantee that your spa will not freeze even if you take these actions, especially in extremely low temperatures.
IF YOU MAKE A HALF-HEARTED EFFORT TO SAVE YOUR TUB IT WILL PROBABLY NOT WORK. YOU MIGHT AS WELL NOT TRY.
If you're not sure what to do, call before it freezes. We'd rather answer a question than repair a frozen spa.
Call 615-481-6941