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Why not winterise your hot tub and enjoy it all year round?

Imagine sinking into the pleasantly warm water of your hot tub and letting the massage jets work their magic on your muscles. You’ll feel yourself relax, and a lovely sensation of warmth will spread throughout your body. Don’t miss out on these blissful moments by draining and winterising your hot tub! The colder months are, in fact, perfect for spa baths!

Relaxing in the pleasantly warm water of a hot tub, combined with the cool surrounding air, is not just about that blissful feeling. It brings proven benefits for our bodies. The contrast between the warm water and the cool air strengthens the body’s overall resistance, and not just against autumn colds. The massage jets relax the muscles and joints, and also promote the production of ‘happiness hormones’ – endorphins. A hot tub is therefore the ideal tool for combating the gloomy moods we often face during autumn and winter.

USSPA hot tub – perfect winter comfort when it’s cold outside. Warm water and cool air boost body and mind

Winterising doesn’t suit hot tubs

Many people mistakenly believe that a hot tub needs to be drained and ‘winterised’ in the same way as, for example, a traditional swimming pool. In fact, the opposite is true – a spa is designed for efficient operation all year round. At USSPA, we design our hot tubs to provide you with maximum relaxation all year round, even during the cold winter months. A comprehensive insulation system, which works much like a thermos flask, keeps the water warm for longer, thereby significantly reducing the spa’s energy consumption. A key feature is the thermal cover, which not only protects the water from contamination but also prevents evaporation and heat loss. This means you can enjoy relaxing soaks even in winter, without worrying about high running costs.

USSPA hot tub – perfect winter comfort when it’s cold outside. Warm water and cool air boost body and mind.

Do not drain the hot tub

Hot tubs are designed to be kept filled with water at all times. Therefore, if for any reason you decide not to use your hot tub during the winter, you must not drain it. Draining the spa exposes it to the risk of damage, such as accelerated ageing of components, leaks or corrosion of metal parts. Furthermore, this may result in unnecessary service costs when the spa is put back into operation.

Have you decided not to use your spa for a while?

USSPA expert winterizing – proper chlorine water treatment with professional guidance and support.

Lower the water temperature

USSPA expert winterizing – proper chlorine water treatment with professional guidance and support.

Reduce the filtration time

USSPA expert winterizing – proper chlorine water treatment with professional guidance and support.

Treat the water with chlorine

USSPA hot tubs are equipped with an Energy-Saving Mode for those situations where you do not want to, or are unable to, use your hot tub for an extended period; you can simply activate this feature via the mobile app from anywhere. Your spa will then take care of everything automatically. It will lower the water temperature and optimise its operation whilst not in use.

Power-saving mode

Tip

USSPA hot tubs are equipped with an ‘Energy-Saving Mode’ for situations where you do not want to or cannot use your hot tub for an extended period; you can simply activate this mode via the mobile app from anywhere. Your spa will then take care of everything automatically. It will lower the water temperature and optimise its operation whilst not in use.

1. 12. 2025
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