Over 21 million households in the United States have a spa, pool, or hot tub. They provide enjoyment, relaxation, and some studies suggest will even help you live longer. However, if you are one of those households, you understand that they can be a fair amount of work. Additionally, when things go wrong and repairs are needed, they can get expensive fast.
However, for many spa, pool, and hot tub issues, you can fix them yourself with the right parts and information. There are companies that you can go to in order to buy any of the spa parts you need to make the repair on your own.
It is important to understand that the voltage for a hot tub is usually around 240 volts, which is much higher than normal home outlets. For this reason, it is important to have them professional installed and inspected to ensure they are installed safely and correctly. When working with high levels of voltage, you do not want to take any chances.
Keeping in mind the extra voltage, it is also important to take caution when doing home repairs. If the repair involves electrical parts, it is best to seek professional help. However, if the repair involves replaces a hose or jet nozzle, it is probably something you can do yourself and hire someone local to do.
What you don’t want to do is use parts that aren’t specific replacement parts. A well-built spa easily costs between $5,000 and $15,000 new plus anywhere from $3,500 to $12,000 for installation. When you are spending that amount of money on something, you don’t want to risk it not working correctly due to using non-compatible replacement parts.
Spa parts are very specific to each make and model. When you call a hot tub parts and supplies company, you will need to have the make and model information from yours, which should be marked right on the spa. Depending on the age or rarity of your model, parts may need to be ordered and shipped to you. Likewise, if you live in an area where there isn’t a hot tub repair company nearby, you will have to order the parts you need and have them deliver, which takes time.
Don’t let the stress of a broken spa get you down. Ordering and replacing many parts is a simple process. If you are unsure about what to do or not ready to take the task on yourself, you can still order the spa parts you know you need and then hire someone locally to replace them. If you are unsure of what parts you need, it is best to call a professional, opposed to spending money and time ordering parts you may or may not need.