What type of hot tub is easiest to maintain?

Proper care and maintenance are vital to the performance and lifespan of your hot tub. If you decide to invest in a hot tub, you’ll want it to operate at its peak for as long as possible. This is where hot tub maintenance comes in.

If you’re wondering how easy is it to maintain a hot tub, you’ve come to the right place. As you read this brief article, you will gain information about how to maintain a hot tub and which hot tubs are easiest to maintain.

You may be a little uncertain about purchasing a hot tub due to the somewhat daunting task of maintenance. This article can help you feel confident about purchasing a hot tub that is easy and nearly hassle-free to maintain.

Are hot tubs easy to maintain?

The short answer is that all hot tubs will need to be maintained and cared for properly to ensure they run smoothly for many years. The amount of time you spend maintaining your hot tub will depend on the brand and model you have.

Each model will have specific instructions as to how to treat and care for it based on the sanitation system it has. Various models will also have different requirements as to when filters need to be cleaned and changed. Other maintenance tasks, depending on your hot tub, may include balancing the water by testing and adjusting the pH levels, calcium hardness, and the alkalinity of your hot tub water, as well as circulating the water, skimming the surface of your hot tub, and vacuuming the interior of your hot tub.

What is the easiest hot tub to maintain?

If you are looking for an easy-to-maintain hot tub, the Jacuzzi® brand has just the one for you. The Jacuzzi® brand just introduced its latest innovation—True™ Water. This brand new water care system that is available only in select Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs creates beautiful, crystal clear water with virtually no effort on your part. True™ comes standard on models in the Jacuzzi® J-LX® and Jacuzzi® J-400™ collections.

What is Jacuzzi® True™?

Jacuzzi® True™ delivers water that is clear, sparkling and fresh-smelling. It does not require the use of bromine, and it is 99.9999% chlorine-free. The oxygenated nanobubbles in the True™ system clean and scrub your hot tub water. True™ also helps you avoid the cost and chemical downsides of other disinfection systems. True™ smells fresh, feels good, and surrounds you with refreshing water that helps you have a soothing and relaxing hydrotherapy session.

There is no daily care required with True™. Once you enjoy your hydrotherapy session, you can simply retreat into your home and continue to enjoy that fresh-out-of-the-hot-tub feeling. There is nothing for you to do after your hot tub soak, so you can let the relaxation continue. In fact, with True™ you will only need to spend about 15 minutes a month on your hot tub maintenance.

With the True™ nanobubble approach is backed by data. Third-party lab results show that True™ removes 99.9% of bacterial and viral contaminants with minimal use of chlorine or other chemical additives.*

Though newly launched, True™ is already proving to be the easy, and nearly hassle-free, stress-free, and maintenance-free hot tub that people have been searching for. If you want a hot tub but are deterred by the hassle of maintenance or by the use of chemicals, Jacuzzi® True™ is for you. With such easy maintenance, Jacuzzi® True™ leaves you with clear, odorless water that is ready when you are.

In addition to requiring virtually no chemicals and taking approximately 15 each month to maintain, Jacuzzi® True™ users report that their skin even feels better after their hydrotherapy session. For those with sensitive or dry skin, this can make a big difference in how they feel after their soak.

How does Jacuzzi® True™ work?

True™ creates oxygen-filled nanobubbles that are 2,500 times smaller than a grain of salt. Trillions of these invisible-yet-powerful nanoscopic bubbles are suspended throughout your hot tub water and even in places you cannot see, such as your hot tub’s pipes. The nanobubbles in the True™ water care system saturate your hot tub water, scrub surfaces, and destroy microscopic contaminants they encounter.

This power can’t be seen by the naked eye; however, the nanobubbles can actually be viewed with the help of a green laser light. But even though you can’t see them without a green laser light, their results are clear. It smells good, it feels good, and there is no work to be done before or after your soak. So relaxation is nearly effortless.

What are some easy ways to maintain a hot tub?

Much of your maintenance tasks come down to water care and cleanliness. Regardless of the type of hot tub you have, a high-quality water care system can help make maintenance easier. When shopping for your future hot tub, ask your hot tub dealer about models that have the best water management systems and the ones that require little maintenance.

Oftentimes the importance of a hot tub cover can be underestimated. However, a high-quality hot tub cover can be a very effective tool in reducing the time you spend maintaining your hot tub. A properly fitting hot tub cover will keep dirt, debris, and other contaminants such as leaves from getting into your hot tub and potentially disrupting the pH balance of your water. Your hot tub cover can also help reduce the chore of skimming your hot tub water of contaminants and impurities. Another perk of an excellent hot tub cover is that it helps preserve the temperature of your hot tub water, which conserves energy and saves you money.

Technology is another useful tool when it comes to reducing time spent caring for your hot tub. For example, the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® Remote Monitoring System helps you maintain your hot tub from an app on your smart device. It is engineered to make using and maintaining your hot tub simple and virtually stress-free. This patented system provides you with full control of your hot tub from anywhere, with the convenience of an app. You can also achieve peace of mind when you are away. With the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® system, you can adjust the temperature, jets, and lights and set up an automated usage schedule with the system, You can also receive maintenance notifications and reminders, and be notified when your hot tub has finished filling, finished draining, or when your water level is too low. There are many other aspects of this smart technology that make managing and monitoring your hot tub easy and convenient.

Quite frankly, the answer to the question, “Is a hot tub easy to maintain?” will vary based on the type of hot tub you have. If you are seeking easy, straightforward, and nearly stress-free hot tub maintenance, a Jacuzzi® Hot Tub with True™ might be the perfect solution for you.

One of the most valuable aspects of a nearly maintenance-free water care system is that you can fully focus on your hydrotherapy experience. You want a hot tub for its ability to help you relax, so having a model that creates hassle and stress is counterproductive. You may end up using your hot tub less than you imagined if you purchase a hot tub that is tricky or difficult to maintain.

The investment that you make in your easy-to-maintain hot tub is an investment into your personal wellness and peace of mind. When you consider how important your overall wellness—both mental and physical—is to your health, this becomes a priceless investment. As you consider your options, remember that you deserve to have a hot tub that provides you with a high level of hydrotherapy, and with a low maintenance commitment. Self-care is more important than ever to combat the ever-growing epidemic of stress. An easy way to combat the amount of stress you have in your life is to purchase a nearly stress-free, nearly maintenance-free Jacuzzi® Hot Tub.

Hydrotherapy is meant to be relaxing. So why bother with a hot tub that requires stress-inducing maintenance? Visit a nearby authorized Jacuzzi® Hot Tub dealer in your area to see the latest Jacuzzi® models in the Jacuzzi® J-LX® and Jacuzzi® J-400™ collections that include True™ as a standard feature. Finding your ideal, easy-to-maintain hot tub at a Jacuzzi® Hot Tub showroom near you is the first step to creating your own relaxation sanctuary at home. A visit to a local spa dealer can be an enlightening and educational experience as you continue your journey to purchasing the hot tub of your dreams.

*Chlorine can also be added; number is reflective of water without chemicals. Follow your hot tub manual’s instruction for best water care results.

Medical disclaimer: This information is not intended to prescribe a particular diagnosis or course of action. We are not medical professionals. Please contact your GP or other medical professional for advice if you have any concerns about your current health or well-being.