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Owner guide · Everyday care

Hot Tub
Maintenance Basics

A simple overview of the routine habits that help keep your spa clean, comfortable, and operating properly.

Use this as a starting point.

Your spa model, filter design, sanitizer system, usage, and local water conditions can change the right routine. Follow your Sundance® owner's manual and the labels on your water-care products whenever their directions are more specific.

01 · Weekly / regular care

Small Checks,
Done Consistently

Short, regular attention is easier than correcting water or circulation problems after they grow.

  1. 01

    Test the water regularly

    Omaha Hot Tubs recommends testing at least twice weekly and again after heavy use. Adjust only according to the test result, your sanitizer system, and product directions.

    Water
  2. 02

    Maintain the sanitizer

    Keep sanitizer in its recommended range. If your spa uses a cartridge-based system, monitor it and replace components according to that system's instructions rather than a universal schedule.

    Water
  3. 03

    Shock when appropriate

    Shock frequency depends on the water-care system, product, bather load, and water condition. Follow the label and your owner guidance, with extra attention after heavy use.

    Water
  4. 04

    Check the water level

    Keep water at the normal operating level described in your owner's manual. Low water can affect skimming and circulation.

    Spa
  5. 05

    Look at the filters

    Check for visible debris or restricted flow. Rinse or clean only as appropriate for your filter type, and never operate the spa without the required filters installed.

    Filter

02 · Periodic care

Refresh, Clean
& Inspect

Periodic care gives you a chance to reset the water, remove buildup, and notice wear before it becomes a larger concern.

01

Drain & refill

Omaha Hot Tubs recommends draining and refilling about every four months, or sooner with heavy use or changing water conditions. Follow your model's instructions for shutting down, draining, and refilling.

Draining & Refilling guide · Available now →
02

Deep-clean filters

Use a spa-filter cleaner that is appropriate for your filter type and follow its label. Replacement timing varies by filter design, model, water conditions, and wear—inspect rather than relying on one universal interval.

Filter Care guide · Available now →
03

Inspect the spa & cover

Look over the shell, waterline, headrests, cabinet, and cover. Use only spa-safe care products, and ask before applying a cleaner when you are unsure about material compatibility.

Visual check

03 · Before leaving town

Leave the Spa
Ready to Wait

Before a typical trip, take a few minutes to stabilize the spa rather than shutting it down.

  • Confirm sanitizer is in the recommended range for your system.
  • Shock according to the product and system directions.
  • Bring the water to its normal operating level.
  • Leave the spa powered, operating, and securely covered.
For an extended absence or unusual weather conditions, call Omaha Hot Tubs for guidance specific to your spa and plans.

Cold-weather reminder

Do Not Leave the Spa Drained During Freezing Temperatures.

Water left in plumbing or equipment can freeze even when the shell appears empty. If winterization or freeze-risk help is needed, contact Omaha Hot Tubs for guidance. Omaha Hot Tubs does not currently coordinate routine winterization service.

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