Which Hot Tubs Are Easiest to Maintain?

What features make a hot tub easy to maintain? 

Depending on the brand and model you choose, there are many features that can make your hot tub easy to maintain. You’ll want to ensure your hot tub has top-notch, high-performing water care management and filtration systems. These two features can help ensure your hot tub water is ready for use when it’s time for you to relax. 

For example, when it comes to water care systems, Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs feature the Jacuzzi® ClearRay Active Oxygen® System. The ClearRay Active Oxygen® System is standard on all Jacuzzi® acrylic spas. This system employs several technologies to help you achieve clean* water. This system provides you with a hassle-free hands-off approach to caring for your hot tub water. You can rest assured that with the proper use of the Jacuzzi® ClearRay Active Oxygen® System, your water will be cleaner*, longer while you clean* less.  

Your hot tub’s filtration system is another key factor of maintenance. If you are looking for easy maintenance, you’ll want a hot tub that has excellent filtration. For example, the Jacuzzi® five-stage filtration process*** results in cleaner* water, which means fewer water changes and less effort for you. Here is how it works:

• STAGES 1 and 2 — The skimmer and unique mesh ProCatch™ filter work together to clean* the water surface and trap large debris for easy removal.

• STAGE 3 — This exclusive system features a 60-square-foot ProClarity® filter connected directly to a ProStream™ filtration pump that filters an astounding 35 gallons of water per minute, resulting in clean* water faster.

• STAGE 4 — The ProClarity® depth load filter polishes the water down to a 3-micron level.

• STAGE 5 — The second 60-square-foot ProClarity® filter cleans* and activates when you are using the hot tub. This doubles the filtration when you need it the most.

The Jacuzzi team recently introduced its latest innovative approach to water care after three solid years of research and development. The True Water™ System is the incredible result of this effort. This new technology for hot tub water care makes maintenance a breeze without the use of harsh chemicals.

In fact, rather than relying on traditional chemicals, True™ utilizes nanotechnology to provide a more holistic approach to water care. With True™, cleaning agents such as bromine are not required, and almost all the chlorine has been removed, too.

Nanotechnology sounds like something out of a futuristic novel, but it is a rather gentle process. With the True Water™ System, trillions of oxygen-filled nanobubbles remain suspended for weeks at a time in your hot tub water, even in the pipes and places you cannot see.

In fact, you can’t even see these nanobubbles without the use of a green laser light. However, you can rest assured that they are working. They saturate your hot tub water, naturally scrub surfaces, and destroy microscopic contaminants that they encounter.

Quite simply, True™ makes water care easy and gentle. Though powerfully effective, you’ll notice that with True™, there is no chlorine smell or feel that can sometimes be associated with hot tub water care. There is no itchy skin or dry hair as a result of chemically-laden hot tub water. Instead, you’ll notice your hot tub water feels great and smells great.

True™ is more effective than any other water care system the Jacuzzi team has tested. This data is proven; third-party lab results show that True™ removes 99.9% of bacterial and viral contaminants without chlorine or other chemical additives***. While chlorine can be added, this percentage is reflective of the water without chemicals.

 With minimal maintenance effort required on your part, True™ makes hot tub ownership easy. So when you are asking which hot tubs are the easiest to maintain, Jacuzzi® hot tubs with the True Water™ System should be at the top of your list.

There are other key features that help to support the maintenance of your hot tub, with the added benefit of keeping maintenance costs to a minimum. Consider the quality and durability of the hot tub’s materials, for example. A well-made superior hot tub will be designed to last without having to be repaired. You may not need to replace any parts as often since the equipment is high quality and built to stand the test of time.

Excellent insulation and energy efficiency are important maintenance factors as well. Insulation will help maintain your hot tub’s water heat for longer and also protect your hot tub itself. When it comes to energy efficiency, look for a hot tub that not only meets energy efficiency standards but that also offers high-tech options to help you manage and maintain your hot tub easily.

Every Jacuzzi® Hot Tub exceeds California Commission standards for standby power consumption, for example. The Jacuzzi® SmartTub® remote monitoring system provides a wide range of monitoring and maintenance capabilities that can be managed right from your smart device, even if you miles away from your hot tub.

The Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System protects your hot tub while also allowing you to control, customize, and manage your hot tub from near and far. Not only can you adjust the temperature, jets, and lights and set up an automated usage schedule, but the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System will automatically alert your dealer if your hot tub needs attention. It can also detect power outages, freezing, and overheating. There is even a cover sensor that will remind you if your cover is open. Furthermore, the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System can detect and alert you if there is water near your hot tub’s sensitive components. These amenities can help protect your hot tub, prolong its life, and simplify maintenance.

Another important aspect of easy maintenance is your hot tub’s warranties. These can ensure you are covered on maintenance such as repairs or parts replacements if an issue arises with your hot tub.

What are some easy ways to maintain a hot tub?

There are many things you can do as a hot tub owner to easily maintain your hot tub without a lot of stress or hassle. Routine maintenance is important to ensure you get the maximum life out of your hot tub. But it doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complex. Read on for some easy ways to maintain your hot tub.

Invest in a high-quality, properly fitting hot tub cover. Your hot tub cover is essential to protecting your hot tub. First of all, it keeps dirt, debris, and other contaminants from getting into your hot tub that could cause the water’s chemical levels to become imbalanced. The cover also saves you from having to skim impurities out of the water before your hydrotherapy session.

A well-made cover also helps you lock in your hot tub water’s heat for longer, thus conserving both energy and money. Finally, it also acts as a safety measure to ensure little ones or pets don’t get into the hot tub accidentally or without supervision.

You’ll also want to create a simple schedule that will help you remember to do easy maintenance tasks such as circulating the water, cleaning* the filters, testing the water’s pH and alkaline levels, and changing the water. These routine chores don’t have to be done every day. Timelines range from a few times a week to once a year, depending on the task and your hot tub model.

However, they are important to manage to ensure the health of your hot tub and your peace of mind. Keeping your hot tub well maintained not only ensures you have crystal clear water when it’s time to take a soak, but it also helps your hot tub’s equipment run efficiently. 

If you have questions about the easiest hot tubs to maintain, it’s worth a visit to your local spa showroom. Here, you can look around at the various brands and models as well as speak to an educated hot tub dealer about the various maintenance features of specific models. Your hot tub dealer may also be able to provide you with a maintenance tutorial on the hot tub model you want to make your own.

*Clean is defined as the removal of microscopic (down to 3-micron level, varies by model) debris from the water.

**Stages of filtration may vary by collection.

***Chlorine can also be added. Number is reflective of water without chemicals. Refer to the owner’s manual for further information.



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