Hot Tub Leaks Hot Tub Jet Gasket Leaking Problems
Hot Tub Recycling is one thing that Hot Tubs Galore does a lot of. What starts as buying a used hot tub from a customer who is upgrading, moving or just not wanting a hot tub anymore, very often turns into a hot tub recycling project, instead of another used hot tub in Langley for […]
Buying A New Hot Tub Tips: Cost/Ease Of Repairs
cost and ease of repairs should always be one of the “buying a hot tub considerations” near the top of your list. Some brands are notorious for discontinuing model-specific parts a few years in, and fly-by-night brands may not be around for long. So keep this in mind if you plan to keep your hot […]
Buying A New Hot Tub Tips: Insulation Considerations
Hot tub retailers have a heyday comparing their insulation with their competitors. It’s much ado about nothing in most cases. You certainly want to avoid poorly-insulated hot tubs but the truth is for south-western BC weather, the difference between one appropriately insulated brand and another will not make a big difference. Other things such as […]
Hot Tub Warp Problems And Solutions
Over time a hot tub can slowly bend out of shape if it doesn’t sit on a perfectly level solid pad. Warp is often unnoticeable if you aren’t specifically looking for it, until it is relocated onto a flat surface, where it can be rocked corner to corner. When the tub is filled, it will […]
Hot Tub Pest Invasion Rats, Mice, Squirrels, Raccoons And More
It is not unusual to discover an intricate maze of mouse or rat tunnels in the foam insulation. Squirrels and even skunks and racoons are known to find a way into the hot tub cabinet. Sometimes these critters shred the insulation off of the shell and pipes. They like to gnaw on pipes, hoses and […]
Hot Tub Shell Blisters Crazing And Fading
Almost all hot tubs have a colored acrylic skin heat-vacuumed over the fiberglass shell. Small Blisters and superficial fissures on the skin are more of an aesthetic issue than a real problem. Usually the blisters are in the corners on the floor, so you can’t see them unless a hot tub is empty. They don’t […]
Hot Tub Cracks And Delamination Problems and Solutions
Hot tubs shells can last for decades if they remain resilient and flexible. But if a tub sits empty for too long the shell can dry out and crack. Sometimes it looks fine until it is refilled and heated – then the sudden weight and temperature change cause it to crack. In some cases, […]
Hot Tub Rust Problems
You might not think of rust when it comes to hot tubs, but there are plenty of metal parts in a typical unit. Chlorinated spa water is especially corrosive and water from a plumbing leak will aggressively eat away any metal that gets wet. This is another one of those situations where something can be […]
Hot Tub Wood Rot
We used to frequently buy tubs with decaying wood skirts in order to rebuild them, but now we don’t usually bother with rotting hot tubs – they are too much work and often have other moisture-related problems such as rust, mould and stench. Even a healthy-looking skirt may buckle and fall apart when it is […]
Hot Tub Computer Issues
Langley Hot Tubs Galore back with another of our Used Hot Tub Tutorial & Tips. Hot tub repair can become very costly as hot tub parts and hot tub service become part of a hot tubs life. That’s why we always suggest when buying a used hot tub you buy from a reputable used hot […]
Hot Tub Plumbing Problems
Leaks are a big deal. Some hot tubs are much less likely to leak than others, and some leaks are much harder to locate and/or fix than others. Some cracks don’t leak under static pressure, but only lose water when the pumps are on high speed. Sometimes a leak is not immediately evident, as the […]
Hot Tub Mechanical Failure
There are lots of moving parts on a hot tub. We make sure it’s all in working order for you. Tips: -test the motors for high/low/off settings -feel them for heat after they’ve been running a while. -Listen for noisy bearings. -Check the pump shafts while the pumps are under load to see if water […]
Hot Tub Electronic Malfunction
Hot tubs have heating elements, thermostats, breakers, submersible lights, secondary pumps, computer circuit boards and all kinds of other things that run off a combination of 220v, 110v and 12v current. Since electronics and wiring can be complicated and temperamental, they sometimes go wacky after a spa is moved and revived. That’s why it’s good […]
Hot Tub Sanitation Issues
Sometimes clients tell us they have heard that buying a used hot tub can be dangerously unsanitary. Although we suspect the danger is greatly exaggerated by spa retailers, we have to admit it’s gross to end up with a grungy tub. Sometimes we are surprised at the yucky stuff that comes out when we flush […]
