Winter Power Outages & Your Hot Tub
As the winter storms approach, you will want to stay informed in case you have a power outage. Having the correct knowledge can prevent ice damage to your hot tub. The number one piece of knowledge is to never drain your hot tub unless you plan to go through the entire winterization process. Draining the tub without winterizing it can make it vulnerable to ice and freezing.
In the event of a power outage:
Nonetheless, in the event of a power outage, follow these additional steps to prevent the equipment area from freezing:
1) Shut off breaker to the hot tub (this prevents the motor from overheating if the power comes back on)
2) Open the equipment door where the pump and electronics are stored
3) Wrap the pump housing and heater lines that run water through them with blankets, sleeping bags, or another form of insulation
Once the power comes back take the blankets, sleeping bags, etc off the plumbing and water lines and then turn the breaker back on.
In the event of a power outage:
- Try not to open your hot tub cover.
- Make sure your hot tub cover is cinched down tightly.
- Insulate the inside equipment housing area of the hot tub.
Nonetheless, in the event of a power outage, follow these additional steps to prevent the equipment area from freezing:
1) Shut off breaker to the hot tub (this prevents the motor from overheating if the power comes back on)
2) Open the equipment door where the pump and electronics are stored
3) Wrap the pump housing and heater lines that run water through them with blankets, sleeping bags, or another form of insulation
Once the power comes back take the blankets, sleeping bags, etc off the plumbing and water lines and then turn the breaker back on.