Hot Tub Maintenance

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How to Seal a Hot Tub Jet

Drain the water to address this common issue.

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5 Common Hot Tub Mistakes

Too many chemicals can burn your skin.

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How Do You Turn On a Jacuzzi That Has No Button?

The controls might have a different form.

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Spa Heater Troubleshooting and Repair

Lukewarm hot tubs just aren't as relaxing.

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Troubleshooting Common Problems with Hot Tubs

We take you through 3 common scenarios that may be preventing your hot tub from working and the quick fixes for them.

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How to Balance Hot Tub pH Levels

Keep your alkalinity and pH in check.

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4 Common Indoor Hot Tub Issues

Be sure your indoor hot tub room is well ventilated.

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How to Install a Hard Hot Tub Cover

Hard covers offer premium protection and heat conservation.

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Troubleshooting Electric Sauna Heater Problems

Here's how you can troubleshoot and make simple repairs to your sauna's heater.

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How to Convert a Shower into a Dry Sauna

You already have the frame, so turn it into a sauna.

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Troubleshooting a Hot Tub Thermostat

Without a functioning thermostat, your hot tub won't maintain its heat.

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How to Build a Sauna Heater

All you need is a propane tank and some welding skills, and you can build your own wood-burning sauna heater yourself.

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How to Build a Simple Sauna

Relax and enjoy the heat.

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3 Gas Sauna Heater Safety Tips

Enjoy your heat bath safely.

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Hot Tub and Spa Maintenance and Supplies

You've purchased your new hot tub, and are dying to try it.

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Troubleshooting Hot Tub Control Panel Problems

A hot tub control panel acts as a timer, keeps the temperature constant, turns off the spa if you forget to, and helps troubleshoot problems with your spa

Troubleshooting Hot Tub Blower Problems

Hot tubs are great fun, if they work properly.

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Identifying Problems with Your Hot Tub Motor

The hot tub motor that drives the pump is the heart of your hot tub.

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Useful Hot Tub Spa Cover Temporary Fixes

Keep the water from saturating your hot tub cover.

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Hot Tub Troubleshooting: Heater Problems

Let's get to the source of your hot tub heater problems.

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7 Tips for Cleaning an Infrared Sauna

These infrared saunas are incredibly easy to keep clean.

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How to Apply Chlorine Shock to Your Hot Tub

Keep your hot tub clean and sanitized.

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How to Build a Sauna Door

The door is a very important part of any sauna.

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Where's The High-Limit Switch On My Hot Tub's Heater Located?

Do some investigation before calling in the pros.

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How to Repair a Sauna Heater

Here are some steps you can take to repair it yourself.

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How to Dismantle a Hot Tub

It's important to know how to safely dismantle and move it.

How to Fix a Leaking Jacuzzi Drain

If you notice a leak in your Jacuzzi tub drain, you should act quickly to rectify the situation as soon as possible.

How to Build a Dry Sauna Room

A dry sauna room provides a place to have a session of intense heat to produce sweating. There are many

How to Change Your Hot Tub Water

Over time, the level of chemicals and other dissolved materials in hot tub water may make it feel unpleasant.

Hot Tub Pump Problems: Identifying the Cause

Hot tub problems come in all shapes and sizes. What follows are some of the most common pump problems that arise.

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How to Locate the Drain Hole in a Hot Tub

You must locate the tub drain to perform maintenance.

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How to Make a Cheap Hot Tub Cover

Go for the inexpensive hot tub cover option by making your own.

5 Indoor Hot Tub Ventilation Tips

An indoor hot tub provides all the benefits of a hot tub, with added privacy.

How to Build a Sauna Floor

When building your own sauna floor, you must sufficiently prepare the area on which you will build.

5 Tips for Cleaning a Dry Sauna

Cleaning your dry sauna is something that should be done every day.

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How to Get Rid of Sulfur Smell in a Jacuzzi Tub

The Jacuzzi tub may well be the greatest luxury item we possess and it certainly has wonderful properties.

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Choosing the Best Material for a Sauna Floor

The coolest part of your sauna is the floor.

The 4 Best Hot Tub Cover Alternatives

Depending upon the level of safety, heat retention and how much you want to spend, the best hot tub cover may be different for different people.

How to Calibrate a Hot Tub Thermostat

A hot tub thermostat works to control the temperature of the water in the tub. Temperature issues may be related to poor thermostat calibration.

Replace a Hot Tub Filter in 4 Steps

There are times throughout the operation of your hot tub when you need to replace the hot tub filter.

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Hot Tub Troubleshooting: Hot Tub Jet Problems

Hot tubs can be a wonderful amenity when they are working properly, but failing jets are the worst. Here's how to troubleshoot jet problems.

Replace a Spa Heater in 8 Steps

If you have a spa, there will come a time when you will need to replace the spa heater.

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5 Tips for a Clean Hot Tub Filter

Keeping your hot tub filter clean is important for maintaining safe, healthy water. Here are five tips to make cleaning a more efficient process.

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How to Drain a Hot Tub

Whether it's for regular maintenance or for the long winter, knowing how to drain your hot tub will help keep it running for years.

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How to Remove a Hot Tub

Use these steps to remove your unwanted hot tub yourself.