Hot Tub Maintenance Blog

My hot tub smells – how do I fix it? - AquaDoc

My hot tub smells – how do I fix it?

Hot tub odors usually point to low sanitizer, clogged filters, biofilm, or old water. Testing, shocking, cleaning filters, and occasionally draining your spa will quickly restore fresh, inviting water.  

My hot tub smells – how do I fix it?

Hot tub odors usually point to low sanitizer, clogged filters, biofilm, or old water. Testing, shocking, cleaning filters, and occasionally draining your spa will quickly restore fresh, inviting water.  

My Spa Smells Weird — What Should I Do? - AquaDoc

My Spa Smells Weird — What Should I Do?

A weird spa smell usually signals low sanitizer, dirty filters, biofilm, or aging water. Testing, shocking, cleaning filters, and occasionally draining the spa will quickly restore fresh, odor-free water.  

My Spa Smells Weird — What Should I Do?

A weird spa smell usually signals low sanitizer, dirty filters, biofilm, or aging water. Testing, shocking, cleaning filters, and occasionally draining the spa will quickly restore fresh, odor-free water.  

The 5 Best Hot Tub Chemical Starter Kits (2026) - AquaDoc

The 5 Best Hot Tub Chemical Starter Kits (2026)

There is no shortage of hot tub chemical starter kits on the market, but many differ significantly in formulation, completeness, and suitability for everyday spa ownership. Below are five commonly...

The 5 Best Hot Tub Chemical Starter Kits (2026)

There is no shortage of hot tub chemical starter kits on the market, but many differ significantly in formulation, completeness, and suitability for everyday spa ownership. Below are five commonly...

How Do I Clean Biofilm From a Spa? - AquaDoc

How Do I Clean Biofilm From a Spa?

Biofilm hides inside spa plumbing and can cause cloudy water, foam, and sanitizer issues even when the water looks clean. Using a spa purge, cleaning filters, and maintaining proper water...

How Do I Clean Biofilm From a Spa?

Biofilm hides inside spa plumbing and can cause cloudy water, foam, and sanitizer issues even when the water looks clean. Using a spa purge, cleaning filters, and maintaining proper water...

What’s Better: 110V Plug-In or 240V Hard-Wired Hot Tub? - AquaDoc

What’s Better: 110V Plug-In or 240V Hard-Wired ...

There’s no one “best” choice for everyone — it comes down to how you plan to use the spa. A 110V plug-in hot tub offers simplicity, portability, and lower cost,...

What’s Better: 110V Plug-In or 240V Hard-Wired ...

There’s no one “best” choice for everyone — it comes down to how you plan to use the spa. A 110V plug-in hot tub offers simplicity, portability, and lower cost,...

How Do I Choose the Right Location for a Hot Tub? - AquaDoc

How Do I Choose the Right Location for a Hot Tub?

Choosing the right hot tub location involves more than just space. Learn how foundation strength, electrical access, drainage, privacy, and weather exposure all affect safety and long-term enjoyment.  

How Do I Choose the Right Location for a Hot Tub?

Choosing the right hot tub location involves more than just space. Learn how foundation strength, electrical access, drainage, privacy, and weather exposure all affect safety and long-term enjoyment.