Updated 10-30-25
When the weather gets cold, you want to be sure your hot tub is in great shape for this season. Why? Well, during the winter is when many of us most often use our spas. Not to mention that visitors over the holidays will want to enjoy a soak or two.
Things that need doing to get your spa ready:
Interior of Aspen Quattro Spa
Filling hot tub with water
We suggest draining the hot tub completely, cleaning its insides with a non-abrasive all purpose cleaner. Then rinse. Allow it to dry. And add one or two coats of spa polish to protect the finish.
Next, clean the jets and remove to clean, or replace, your spa filter. Clean and condition your spa pillows.
Refill your hot tub with water and spa chemicals. It’s also a good idea to clean or replace your hot tub cover.
Of course, check your manufacturer’s guidelines regarding all this. And you can always call on Best Hot Tubs service techs should you wish help getting ready for winter.
Shutting Down My Hot Tub for the Winter
Snowbirds
While most Best Hot Tubs’ clients use their spas throughout the winter, there are plenty of “snowbirds” who seek warmer climes, such as Florida and the Carolinas this time of year.
So, if you are a spa owner who wants to close your hot tub down — i.e., winterize it before taking flight — we asked Best Hot Tubs staff for advice.
“Hot Tub Winterization is a critical service, if you won’t be using the hot tub during winter. It prevents the cracking of freezing pipes, pumps and plumbing throughout the hot tub. So winterizing is key,” says Best Hot Tubs Owner, Michael Hayden.
DIY Filter Cleaning
However. If you are a real DIY-er, we’ll have more in the coming weeks on how we can help make that easier for you!
For more information on getting your hot tub ready for winter, or closing it down, contact our showroom or service techs (see below), or refer to your manufacturer’s hot tub manual for guidance.
For a new spa or spa maintenance:
Best Hot Tubs Sales/Service/Windham, NY
Route 23 & Co Road 65, Windham, NY 12496 (518) 734-9100.
Best Hot Tubs Repairs and Service/Long Island/Metro, NY
Email: Carmen@besthottubs.com | Phone: (631) 465-0175
