Hot Tub & Spa Care

Balboa Circuit Board and Chip Cross Reference Guide

We made finding your Balboa circuit board serial number easier than ever with this handy chart! If you need to replace your hot tub or spa's circuit board this guide will help you start in the right direction.

February 21, 2023

How Do the Parts of a Spa Work?

Understanding how your spa works not only helps you maintain the equipment better, but also helps you identify if there is a problem. Let's discuss how a spa works and what functions each part serves.

February 17, 2023

How to Replace the Circuit Board on a Spa or Hot Tub

In this post, we'll help you learn to identify one of the most commonly replaced, and most frustrating spa components to address: circuit boards! Before you can replace the circuit board on your hot tub, there are a few things you'll need to know.

January 11, 2023

Restore or Replace your Spa Skirt?

There will come a time when your spa cabinet, or spa skirt, doesn't look so hot anymore. It may be faded, stained, or rotting near the base — telling you it's time for a hot tub skirting replacement or restoration. Here's how to do it yourself!

July 11, 2022

Celebrating National Hot Tub Day

FUN FACT! Did you know that us hot tub enthusiasts have our very own holiday? Well, we do! National Hot Tub Day is celebrated each year on March 28. There’s no denying the therapeutic benefits of a relaxing soak in your spa or hot tub, and this fun holiday gives you yet another excuse to enjoy it.

March 17, 2022

How to Choose the Best Hot Tub Placement

A portable hot tub can go just about anywhere – patio, gazebo, backyard, indoors, or anywhere else you want. But where’s the best place to put it? We have a few points for you to consider.

January 18, 2022

Hot Tub Cover Buyer's Guide

Ready to order a new hot tub cover, but not sure where to start? Take a deep breath – you’re in the right place! In this post, we’ll help you understand the ins and outs of buying a replacement custom cover for your spa or hot tub.

December 21, 2021

How To Measure For a New Hot Tub Cover

Insulated spa covers are a vital part of a healthy, efficient spa. Before you can worry about choosing insulation level, color, or even the material of your hot tub cover, you first need to figure out which size you need.

December 20, 2021

Hot Tub Not Heating Enough? 10 Reasons Why

Let's assume that there are no error codes on the display panel. Everything seems normal, but the water is not as hot as it normally is. At this point, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to identify and fix the problem(s) in your hot tub.

December 12, 2021

Spa Cover Lifter Repairs

Sure, a new hot tub cover lifter is only one to two hundred bucks, but if you're counting your pennies these days, many damaged spa cover lifters can be fixed quickly and cheaply.

December 2, 2021

Spa Error Codes - The Big List

The best thing about digital spas and hot tubs is that you get error codes for most equipment problems. But what do the abbreviated codes mean?

November 29, 2021

Inflatable Hot Tubs: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

The inflatable hot tub is a relatively new product on the market, but their popularity has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. Many people are buzzing about the features included with the newest models available. Let's dig into the pros and cons to help you decide if an inflatable hot tub is right for you.

October 26, 2021