How to Start a Hot Tub

Intermediate 30 min 16 steps 3575 views Rating: 4.4/5 Published: 2026-04-07

Shut off power to the hot tub.. Clear off and clean the hot tub cover.. Inspect the condition of the tub.

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1

Shut off power to the hot tub.

Step 1

Shut off power to the hot tub.

2

Clear off and clean the hot tub cover.

Step 2

Clear off and clean the hot tub cover.

3

Inspect the condition of the tub.

Step 3

Inspect the condition of the tub.

4

Wipe down the inside of the tub with bleach and water.

Step 4

Wipe down the inside of the tub with bleach and water.

5

Check drain plugs and fittings.

Step 5

Check drain plugs and fittings.

6

Insert a clean filter cartridge.

Step 6

Insert a clean filter cartridge.

7

Fill the tub with water.

Step 7

Fill the tub with water.

8

Sanitize the water.

Step 8

Sanitize the water.

9

Circulate the sanitizer through the tub.

Step 9

Circulate the sanitizer through the tub.

10

Drain the tub.

Step 10

Drain the tub.

11

Refill the tub with water.

Step 11

Refill the tub with water.

12

Balance the tub's chemicals.

Step 12

Balance the tub's chemicals.

13

Operate and adjust your tub with the control panel settings.

Step 13

Operate and adjust your tub with the control panel settings.

14

Erase water lines with white vinegar diluted with water.

Step 14

Erase water lines with white vinegar diluted with water.

15

Rinse and clean filter cartridges.

Step 15

Rinse and clean filter cartridges.

16

Remove buildup from surface oil removers.

Step 16

Remove buildup from surface oil removers.

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