Hot Tubs are a Great Way to Relax
Hot tubs are a great way to relax and let the stresses of the day melt away. But if your hot tub water is warm or hot-ish at best, then it makes it more difficult for those stresses to melt away. When your spa or hot tub takes longer than usual to heat up or won’t get as hot as it did in the past, it could be due to any number of reasons. Here are a few troubleshooting ideas you can try before throwing in the towel and calling your hot tub repair service.
The first thing you want to do is check your thermostat. Thermostats can be wrong as many of them are not precision instruments. Even a digital thermostat can be off by several degrees. Use an outside source to test the temperature of your water to determine if the thermostat needs to be fixed or recalibrated.
You spent a good chunk of money purchasing a quality hot tub but chose to save a little money by purchasing an economy hot tub cover. There are sub-par hot tub covers on the market that just will not provide the type of heat-trapping efficiency that denser and thicker hot tub covers will. In addition, as hot tub covers age, they begin to take on water and sag in the middle and suffer other condition problems due to the elements and other factors. You will want to take a good look at your spa cover to see if there is sagging or any other problems. If so, then a new spa cover might solve your heat problem.
There are some hot tubs that just cannot overcome outdoor temperatures that are too low. You might have a spa with smaller heating elements that struggle to maintain the proper temperature when it’s too cold outside. If this is a problem, there are a few solutions. You can buy a top-quality hot tub cover or floating spa blanket, this will help. You can also look into improving the insulation under and around your hot tub. You should also know that hot tub heaters can be up-sized if you choose.
Modern hot tubs use electric temperature sensors that constantly monitor the water temperature. A bad sensor could be the reason why your hot tub water temperature is too low.
Dirty spa filters are another reason your hot tub water is not as hot as you desire. Make sure your filters are cleaned or replaced on a regular basis.
If you have just drained and refilled your hot tub, it may take a day or two for the water to reach the desirable temperature.
Check the water level of your spa. Low water levels are another reason your water is not as hot as you would like it to be.
So there you have it, a list of reasons why your hot tub water is not as hot as you would like it.