How to use your Hot Tub in the Summer

You can use your hot tub during the summer more enjoyably by lowering the temperature to 95 degrees. In hot climates, however, water temperatures may still be too hot to soak in.  In that case, switching your tub to economy or sleep mode can keep the temperatures lower than the set point.

Having a way to enjoy your hot tub at any time of the year, including the summer, can help you to remain relaxed and refreshed no matter what the temperature is outside.

In this article, we are going to show you how, even in the middle of summer, you can still have fun with your hot tub.

What temperature should a hot tub be set at in the summer?

Generally speaking, many people set their hot tubs to 104° F (40°C).

We suggest setting it to 98° F (36.6°C). That way you can soak longer and there’s less risk involved.

But in the heat of an Arkansas summer, even setting it to 98°, the actual water temp will still be well over 100°.

Now you may like it hot, even in summer. But the water temp also affects how long you can soak. Obviously, the higher the temperature, the shorter the soak time needs to be. After all, as the sun beats down on your lid all day, it will heat the water like it’s under a giant magnifying glass. So getting a jump on the temperature before temps soar up high will help it stay cooler.

How do I cool down my hot tub?

A lot of people decide to cover up their hot tub once those sweltering summer months start to come around.

While you could just cut the power and let the water temperature drop, that’s not very safe. The reason is the same as when you see a pond or lake that looks stagnant. With no power, there’s no circulation, jets, or pumps. The water just sits still. Then if you add dead skin flakes and body oils and you have the ideal recipe for bacteria growth. Even if you keep adding chemicals, without the pump to circulate it, you run the risk of not all the water being treated.

But all is not lost! You can cool down a hot tub and there are several ways to do that. The best way is to switch your mode on your control panel. Your hot tub may have both an “economy mode” and a “sleep mode”. Yours might also have a summer mode.

Using Your Hot Tub During the Summer: Try Using it in the Mornings or Late Nights!

Even during the summer, there can be some days that are cooler than others.

Especially in the early mornings and late evenings. With that being said, there are still some opportunities for your hot tub to actually be a hot tub!

The best way for you to use your hot tub and avoid being cooked alive is to remember those early mornings are typically very cool in summer. This allows you to get a good, relaxing, hot soak in before you begin your day.

The same applies to the late evenings as well when the sun was gone down and is no longer beaming down on your house.

Take advantage of these cooler nights to be able to relax and decompress after a long day at work.

Remember too that when using a hot tub in summer, even in the morning or evening, it’s still easy to get dehydrated!