Having a hot tub or spa means you can take advantage of and enjoy its warmth even in the winter. Even in the cold and snow, you can take advantage of the soothing jets and heated water. Wintertime can be one of the most enjoyable times to use your hot tub, as long as you take proper care of it.

One of the greatest dangers of running your spa or hot tub year round is the damage that could occur if the plumbing freezes. Most spas have a built in preventative measure and will have a switch on the main control panel thermostat. If you plan to use the spa in the winter, make certain the setting is programmed to keep the water warm all day. You can program it to heat up before you plan to jump in but keep it warm enough to prevent freezing the rest of the time.

If your spa thermostat isn't equipped with a timer switch you will have to pick a temperature at which to set it so it doesn't freeze and so it maintains a steady temperature. You also want to keep the water circulating on a schedule to prevent freezing. Depending on the temperature of the climate in which you life, you might have to run the pumps more frequently to prevent freeze.

The colder it is outside, the longer it will take your hot tub to heat up and keep it at the same level. The spa will also need to run longer during the winter months to maintain the same temp you keep it in the summer months. The best way to keep a cap on your heating bills would be by investing in an insulating cover for the hot tub. You can also add a floating thermal blanket under the cover to further reduce heating bills.

When you aren't going to be using the spa, make certain you keep it covered. The spa cover isn't designed to bear the weight of snow. It's best to keep up with snowfall as it happens.

Make certain you have drained and cleaned your spa before the winter months hit - and then refilled it before winter's snows begin flying. If you drain and clean it before winter, you will not need to do it during the season.

While it's thrilling to slip into the warm embrace of the waters of your hot tub, make sure you've prepared for getting out o fit and have towels at the ready. Why not consider a heated towel rack or warming unit to make getting out of the tub as enjoyable as having been in it.