Hot tub guides
Straight answers on choosing, installing and looking after a hot tub in the Fraser Valley, from BC electrical permits to the water that comes out of your tap.
How to choose a hot tub: a Fraser Valley buying guide
The best hot tub is the one that fits your yard, your power supply and the way you'll actually use it. Here's what to compare, in the order it matters.
Read the guideInflatable vs hard-shell hot tubs: which is right for you?
An inflatable tub is a low-cost way to try hot tubbing. A hard-shell tub costs more but heats faster, holds heat better and lasts far longer, which shows in a wet Fraser Valley winter.
InstallationDo you need a permit for a hot tub in BC?
In BC, wiring a hot tub needs an electrical permit, even when a licensed electrician does the work. Here's who issues it in each Fraser Valley city, and what else to check before delivery day.
Water careHot tub water care: chemistry made simple for Fraser Valley water
Balanced hot tub water comes down to four numbers: alkalinity, pH, calcium and sanitizer. Here's how to keep them in range, and why most Fraser Valley tap water needs calcium added.
Running costsHow much does a hot tub cost to run in BC?
A hot tub's electricity cost is its monthly kWh times your BC Hydro rate. Here's how to estimate the kWh, worked examples at both BC Hydro steps, and the habits that keep the bill down.
Water careHot tub maintenance: a simple schedule for every season
What to do every week, month and season to keep a hot tub clean and running, from filter cleaning to drain-and-refill and winter care.
BuyingCold plunge tubs at home: what to know before you buy
The types of cold plunge tub, what a chiller does, what power you need and how to keep the water clean, plus the safety basics before your first plunge.
BuyingCostco or a hot tub store? What the price includes
A fair look at buying a hot tub from a warehouse or home store versus a local hot tub store, and the questions to ask either one before you pay.
RepairsHot tub not heating? What to check first
Safe checks you can do yourself when a hot tub won't heat, in the order that usually finds the problem fastest, and the parts that need a technician.
BuyingBuying a used hot tub: what to check before you pay
An inspection checklist for second-hand hot tubs, the costs that come after the sale, and how to tell when a new tub is the better buy.
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Visit the Langley showroom, or tell us about your backyard and we'll help you pick the right tub and plan the installation.