How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Hot Tub?

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    Your hot tub matters to you, and it’s a key part of taking the edge off after a long week, or a hard day.  But what happens when it breaks down or simply isn’t working well?  How much are you going to have to pay in order to fix your hot tub properly?  Here are some general pointers to keep in mind that will help you get a handle on the price range that you can expect.

What’s the general range for hot tub repair
    If you’re looking for the quick answer, the general accepted range for the price of hot tub repair is going to between $100-$1, 000.  Obviously, that ranges quite a bit and you’re going to want to know what end of the range you’re in, right?  That’s totally to be expected, and we go into more detail below to help you out.  

How hot tub repair pricing works
    As with anything else, the piercing for hot tub repair is going to vary greatly based on what you need repaired.  Also, is there more than one thing one?  Or, if one thing needs be replaced or repaired, does something else need to be, too?  This all factors into what you need done.

• Weak jets and malfunctioning blowers: These two things tend to be the cheapest repairs.  Weak jets that need a tune up to revolve the water properly are going tobe about $75 plus labour.  If you only have one malfunctioning jet, that’s a great price.  But if you have 10 that need addressing...yeah, it adds up.  If your blower is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced, the price is about $90 starting.  Plus an electrician to connect it all.

• Pump repairs and heater problems: These are considered mid-high range as far as pricing in repairs for your hot tubs.  A pump that needs repairing can cost anywhere from $200-$500.  The price depends on your unit and its age, of course.  For heaters, the price will vary depending on how big it is, but the average cost for heater repairs is going to be $100-$300.

How to get a handle on the price
    Surprisingly, the best way to keep your hot tub repair prices as low as possible is to spend more money, regularly.  Specifically, by looking at regular maintenance and tune-ups for your hot tub.  These annual maintenance sessions may be a pain, but they can often help spot a problem before it becomes an expensive one, and it’ll help you save in the long-run.  A $100 problem is better to spot first than having to go with a $500+ problem 6 months later, right?

The other thing to remember, too, is that the simpler your hot tub is, the simpler it is to repair.  Access to parts, knowledge on the system, and complexity of the job will factor into the labour pricing and cost of the parts themselves.  If you are looking at investing in a new hot tub, or buying your very first one, you’ll want to be careful in choosing one that isn’t so specific that it’s going to be impossible to repair cheaply!