How to Prep Your Hot Tub Before You Leave for Vacation
December 15/2025
Are you planning a vacation and don't want to worry about your hot tub while you're gone?
By following these tips, you can help to ensure that your hot tub is safe and sound while you're away on vacation.
Here are some tips on how to prep your hot tub before you leave for vacation:
- Balance the water chemistry. Make sure your water is properly balanced before you leave. This will help to prevent algae and other problems from developing while you're away.
- Shock the water. Shock the water with chlorine or bromine to kill any bacteria or algae that may be present.
- Clean the filter. Clean or replace your filter before you leave. This will help to ensure that your water stays clean while you're away.
- Turn off the power. Turn off the power to your hot tub before you leave. This will help to prevent accidents and save energy.
- Cover the hot tub. Cover your hot tub with a waterproof cover to protect it from the elements.
- Set the temperature. Set the temperature of your hot tub to a low setting. This will help to prevent algae growth and save energy.
- Turn off the jets. Turn off the jets to your hot tub. This will help to prevent water loss and save energy.
- Add a winterizing kit. If you're going to be gone for more than a few days, you may want to add a winterizing kit to your hot tub. This will help to protect your hot tub from freezing temperatures.
- Hire a hot tub sitter. If you're going to be gone for a long time, you may want to hire a hot tub sitter to check on your hot tub and make sure everything is okay.
Additional tips
If you're going to be gone for a long time, you may want to drain your hot tub before you leave. This will help to prevent algae growth and save energy.
If you have a hot tub cover lifter, you may want to use it to help you cover and uncover your hot tub.
If you have any questions about how to prep your hot tub for vacation, you can contact your local hot tub dealer.
I hope these tips help you to enjoy your vacation without having to worry about your hot tub.
Happy travels!
Please note: These tips are for general information only. Always consult your hot tub owner's manual for specific instructions on how to prep your hot tub for vacation.
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