[YoRomeo]

Does anyone that is a snowbird have an Inground hot tub?

I am purchasing a home that has an inground hot tub and I do not know what to do with it during the six months when I am not there. Not really a hot tub person and do not want any unnecessary expenses. Looking for some guidance.

[BigDawgInLakeDenham]

Originally Posted by YoRomeo

Does anyone that is a snowbird have an Inground hot tub?

I am purchasing a home that has an inground hot tub and I do not know what to do with it during the six months when I am not there. Not really a hot tub person and do not want any unnecessary expenses. Looking for some guidance.

You'll have to pay a service to maintain that spa. I'm assuming it's a nice plastered spa and not one of those fiberglass drop ins....

The water has to be kept in a plaster pool and has to be properly balanced and maintained to get the maximum life out of the plaster and tile work. You should never let the plaster dry out. If fiberglass then drain it and let it dry out until you come back

[villagetinker]

If it is "drop in" you absolutely need to make sure the drain is working and not blocked, a good rain can flood the pit and damage the electronics controlling the hot tub, had this happen to a friend, I think around $1000 in repairs.

[Pondboy]

Originally Posted by YoRomeo

Does anyone that is a snowbird have an Inground hot tub?

I am purchasing a home that has an inground hot tub and I do not know what to do with it during the six months when I am not there. Not really a hot tub person and do not want any unnecessary expenses. Looking for some guidance.

I’d recommend calling a Spa place for guidance. If it’s inground, there is a drain and might also be a sump pump to keep the water out (heavy rains).

If your gone that long, you’d definitely want someone to keep an eye on the workings of it all. Not sure on plaster or even if it’s a good idea to drain it. Best call someone in the know.

Try Spa Kingdom, ask for Matt.