Guide to Hot Tub Care After a Power Outage This Winter

Now that the colder weather has arrived, winds have picked up, and snow is on its way, Canadians can expect to start dealing with power outages at some point. While this may seem like a minor inconvenience, if you own a hot tub in Pickering, power outages can become problematic for your spa. Without power, your hot tub can suffer from freezing damage, especially in the heating element and filters. Proper post-outage care helps prevent costly damage to plumbing, pumps, and heaters. If you are not sure of how to proceed with your hot tub after a storm outage, contact Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs for a hot tub maintenance appointment.

Here is a guide to restoring your hot tub after a power outage.

What to Do While the Power is Off

Keep the Hot Tub Covered: If not already, you need to ensure that you cover your hot tub as soon as the power goes out. This can help minimize weather damage while keeping the water warmer.
Add Towels or Blankets Around the Equipment Area: If you have time and it is safe to do so, you may want to cover any exposed equipment with towels or tarps.
Avoid Restarting Equipment: Even if the power flickers on and off, wait until the power is stable before restarting pumps or heaters to prevent damage from surges.

Hot Tub Maintenance Tips for Once the Power is Back On

You can only really start remedying any issues once your home’s power is restored.

Assess the Situation Safely

You can start assessing your hot tub once the power has been restored. If the hot tub system has not restarted on its own, you can do it yourself. You’ll also want to inspect the water for any frozen chunks of ice. If there appears to be any physical damage to the tub, call Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs as soon as possible.

Inspect the Hot Tub Components

Pump and Heater: Ensure that there are no cracks to the components and that they are not leaking.
Pipes and Jets: Check for any kind of freezing or burst pipes.
Hot Tub Cover: Ensure that it is still intact and has not ripped.

Balance Your Water

Without proper water flow or the right temperature, your hot tub water chemistry will become unbalanced. You will need to test your water to see what areas you are lacking in. Before adding in the necessary chemicals, ensure that you gradually heat up your tub and turn on the pump and jets for optimal water flow. At this point, you can go on with balancing the pH of your water and sanitizing it accordingly.

Restore Your Tub Through the Winter with Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs

If you have dealt with a power outage, there is no need to panic. Although your hot tub may not like the lack of heat or electricity, it can be restored with the right approach. Ensure that you assess your hot tub for any damage before proceeding with hot tub care. Or, if you want to keep things simple, call Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs for hot tub maintenance.