Hot Tub Openings & Winterizations
EXPERT SPA SERVICES
RELIABLE HOT TUB SERVICE
Hot Tub Winterization
Wintertime is the BEST time to use a hot tub, but if you want to close it, properly shutting it down during inclement weather months is a very important aspect of ownership keeping your hot tub in pristine condition for years to come. Frozen lines and broken pipes can lead to expensive repair costs. Rest assured when you hire Pools & Cues & Spas, Too, the task will be completed correctly, and your hot tub will be safe!
(We can open your hot tub, too! Scroll down for more on services we offer for hot tub openings!)
Complete Hot Tub Winterization
- Draining of hot tub water to desired location in yard.
- Removal of Filter Cartridges
- Removal of excess water in all suction and discharge lines
- Addition of Anti-Freeze to all suction and discharge lines
NOTE: Our winterization service is a “one-time visit” service. If additional trip(s) is/are needed to complete the closing of your spa, an additional fee will be assessed.
If you have any questions or concerns at all, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Recommendations & Precautions
It is recommended that the customer tarp their spa and weigh the tarp down after we complete the winterization and have them remove snow loads off the cover or put sheets of plywood over the tarp. This is for protection of your cover and to prevent water from entering the hot tub (water can enter into the hot tub through the cover when the tub is empty.) Pools & Cues & Spas, Too does not supply tarps or plywood nor do we put the plywood on the spa or attach the tarp. This is the customer’s responsibility.
WHILE YOUR HOT TUB IS EMPTY: Mold & Mildew WILL build-up on the inside of the hot tub and cover if the tub is left empty for long periods of time, especially during the months of April – October. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to open the cover every 2-3 weeks to air the tub out and prevent the mildew or mold build-up. We are NOT responsible for mold/mildew build-up after winterization. To clean any mildew or mold, you will need to clean the surface with bleach and water.
Hot Tub Winterization Rates:
– Winterization charges are $325 FOR SPAS UP TO 8’ X 8’ for locations up to 25 miles from our store.
– Winterization charges are $425 FOR LARGE SPAS OVER 8’ X 8’ for locations up to 25 miles from our store (we do not winterize Swim Spas.)
Additional $3.00 per mile TO customer’s house after the first 25 miles.
– $65 per 30 minutes of labor on ANY additional labor that needs to be done on the hot tub during our one-time winterization visit.
– Invoice amount will be due by the customer on receipt of invoice.
– Pools & Cues & Spas, Too is NOT responsible for leaks or damage found on the hot tub after winterization.
Useful link: Want to Winterize Your Hot Tub Yourself? Check out our handy instructions sheet!
Effortless Openings
Hot Tub Opening
Professional Hot Tub Opening Services
- Flushing of all suction and discharge lines
- Brushing down of the inside shell of spa and rinsing
- Inspection and rinsing of filter cartridges (the purchasing of new filters are quoted separately.)
- Filling of hot tub from customer’s water source
- Turning on power to the spa, if able, to confirm proper operation
- If the tub is able to run properly, we will remove any airlocks that may arise at that time
- Addition of Metal-Gon, a starter dose of both total alkalinity & calcium hardness
NOTE: Our opening service is a “one-time visit” service. If additional trip(s) is/are needed to complete the opening of your spa, an additional fee will be assessed.
If you have any questions or concerns at all, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Recommendations
It is recommended that the customer bring a water sample into our store with-in 2 days after their spa is opened. Pools & Cues & Spas, Too is not responsible for water that turns color from metals present in water.
Hot Tub Openings Rates:
– Opening charges are $325 FOR SPAS UP TO 8’ X 8’ for locations up to 25 miles from our store.
– Opening charges are $425 FOR LARGE SPAS OVER 8’ X 8’ for locations up to 25 miles from our store (we do not open Swim Spas.)
Additional $3.00 per mile TO customer’s house after the first 25 miles.
– $65 per 30 minutes of labor on ANY additional labor that needs to be done on the hot tub during our one-time opening visit.
– Invoice amount will be due by the customer on receipt of invoice.
– Once the spa is opened, if any repair is found needing to be made, the cost of parts and additional labor is NOT included in the opening cost. Please be available by phone during your opening in case an issue arises. The customer is responsible for any additional trips to repair the spa.
– After opening, if the hot tub is found not able to run, the full cost of the opening will be due, regardless if a repair is made to get tub up and running!