Can you leave spa without water?

Leaving your spa empty can cause damage to the pumps, heater element, and shell. In most cases, you are better off turning the temperature of your spa down to the minimum setting and maintaining your PH & Alkalinity levels to ensure they stay within recommended readings.

What do you do with your hot tub when you go on vacation?

First Things First…

Test and balance the water. Test the alkalinity and calcium hardness of your spa water, and balance it accordingly.
Clean or replace the filter cartridge. This is one of the most important things to do before you go on vacation.
Sanitize the water.
Secure the spa.

Can you leave a hot tub empty overnight?

Water left in the pipes and equipment can grow bacteria biofilm, which is difficult to eradicate. Plus, without water, seals and gaskets become dry and begin to leak. Therefore, make sure to not leave your hot tub sitting empty.

Should I drain hot tub in summer?

Draining your hot tub if you won’t be using it in summer is, as mentioned earlier, a good idea. However, leaving it exposed to the sun isn’t. The problem is that the sun’s UV rays can be exceptionally damaging to acrylic. It’s so detrimental that leaving the tub exposed can void your hot tub’s warranty.

What should I do if my hot tub is empty?

Once cleaned, make sure all the water has dried and use a shop vac if you need help getting the last few drops out. In your hot tub’s cabinet, locate the pumps and remove the drain plugs and piping. Use a shop vac to blow out any water inside the pipes. Finally, give the shell of your hot tub a good clean and secure tightly with the cover.

When to drain and refill your hot tub before vacation?

If your water has been in the spa for 3-4 months or more, you’ll want to drain and refill before leaving on vacation, if you wish to use this water upon your return. Water older than 3-4 months has a high level of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and becomes very difficult to adequately sanitize and balance and will not keep quality while you are away.

What to do about dirty hot tub filter?

A dirty or worn-out filter will wreak havoc on your hot tub water by spreading bacteria. Now is a good time to clean and treat your hot tub cover. Rinse cover with a garden hose to loosen dirt and debris. Using a non-abrasive cleaner and a damp rag, thoroughly wipe cover. Repeat as necessary until clean. Treat cover with 303 Vinyl Protectant.

What happens if there is water left in a hot tub?

Especially in winter, if any water is left in your tub, it can freeze and cause cracking. When draining your hot tub, it is important to get out every last drop. Start by turning off your power supply and drain the water. There are two common methods, using the drain plug with a garden hose or using a sump pump, which is much faster.

What to do when your hot tub is empty?

When the hot tub is empty, turn off the pump, remove it from the spa, detach the hose, and return it to storage. Clean your empty spa. Once the water is drained, you can easily inspect and wash the shell’s interior, and remove and clean your spa filters before refilling it.

What’s the best way to clean an empty spa?

Clean your empty spa. Once the water is drained, you can easily inspect and wash the shell’s interior, and remove and clean your spa filters before refilling it. Fortunately, your spa’s shell is designed to resist dirt and stains, and cleaning it requires no more than a soft, damp rag.