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You can be a hot tubber and still conserve water, whether it is for environmental or financial concerns. Most modern hot tubs are water-efficient. The FreshWater Salt System, is very water-efficient, requiring water changes only once a year.

Feel free to enjoy your hot tub and know you are that you are doing your best to help the environment as well. For more water conservation tips and to learn about the Freshwater Salt System, continue reading.

Read the original article here on Hot Spring Spas’ official website. The original article was first published online at HotSpringSpas.com.

You can be a hot tubber and still conserve water, whether it is for environmental or financial concerns. Most modern hot tubs are water-efficient. The FreshWater Salt System, is very water-efficient, requiring water changes only once a year.

Feel free to enjoy your hot tub and know you are that you are doing your best to help the environment as well. For more water conservation tips and to learn about the Freshwater Salt System, continue reading.

Read the original article here on Hot Spring Spas’ official website. The original article was first published online at HotSpringSpas.com.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

The Spa and Sauna Company is a locally-owned business with roots going back to 1990 in the Reno, NV area and 1976 in the Bay Area of California. We’re always looking for new members to join our growing team!

Community Favorites

The headquarters in both Reno, NV and Santa Cruz, CA have been voted community favorites by local publications.

The Spa and Sauna Company has also received numerous awards for sales, service, and growth. We’ve earned a spot 3 years in a row on the Inc. 5000, which is a list of the fastest growing small businesses in America.

We also give back to our communities, by sponsoring local events and even donating hot tubs to veterans. Read about our most recent donation here.

Room for Advancement

Several team in both states have started in entry-level positions and grown with the company, into more advanced roles.

If you have the desire to learn and work hard, know it will not go unrecognized here.

Bonus Potential/Vesting

Most team members have potential to earn bonuses, both for meeting individual and team goals, in addition to their base salaries.

Also, team members who have been with The Spa and Sauna Co. for more than 1 year can join the company’s 401K program, which includes a contribution from the company. Growth for the company equals growth for you and your retirement fund, even if you don’t contribute to that fund.

Company Growth

Since 2014, The Spa and Sauna Company has grown from 1 store location in 1 state to 5 showroom locations in 2 states, and a dedicated warehouse in Reno.

There are various opportunities to grow with us, in Nevada and California.

Workplace Perks/Team Building

Need a coffee break? At our Reno/Sparks locations, complimentary coffee is available for customers and team members. Sometimes, there are even snacks!

Our delivery crew has a constant supply of jerky and protein bars and other treats available too at our Reno location.

We care about our team and have quarterly meetings to discuss new initiatives with our entire team, in each state. We want everyone on our team to know what’s going on with The Spa and Sauna Co.

Our Reno Operations Department has monthly meetings to catch up and share high points and praise from the past month and our Sales Team has bi-weekly team meetings as well.

Each year, we have an off-site Holiday Party in both states as a team building event and to celebrate our successes over the past year.

And, a few times a year, especially during the spring and summer, there are Company BBQs, at both locations.

We believe if you work hard, you should play hard too. Our Service and Delivery Crews also go on team building outings. Their most recent outings were laser tag and an escape room experience.

Employee Purchase Program

Another amazing perk is our employee purchase programs. Want a hot tub in your own backyard? After a year of employment, you may qualify for employee pricing on a hot tub, swim spa, pool table, sauna or BBQ.

From growth potential to bonus potential to awesome perks, we all know that The Spa and Sauna Company is not just a place to work, it’s a place to be part of a team.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

For more information or to submit a resume, contact info@spaandsauna.com.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Have you ever had a hot tub cleaning question and not known who to turn to? Well, this June we will be hosting The Spa and Sauna Company’s very first Ask The Hot Tub Experts Event!

At this event, we will have Hot Tub Concierge Techs, Service Technicians, Delivery Crew and Salespeople available to answer any Hot Tub question you may have.

Ask the Experts Event – June 22 – at 9748 S. Virginia St., Reno

The Event is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at our 9748 South Virginia Showroom, next to WinCo.

Water Care and Drain and Clean Demos

We plan to give demos about how to drain your hot tub too!

If you have any questions about draining and cleaning your hot tub prior to the event, click here for our blog and video about How to Drain a Hot Tub Like a Pro. Or as always, feel free to call, email or web chat with us. We are here to help you have the best hot tub experience possible. For more answers to common questions, click here to browse our blogs.

Everyone is Welcome

While this event is intended for our existing hot tub customers, we welcome people who are interested in buying a hot tub to join us too.

Filters and Cover Advice

If you have any other questions, maybe about getting a replacement hot tub cover, or about how to properly clean your hot tub filter, we’ll be happy to answer those too.

Water Care Items on Sale

And feel free to stock up on Hot Tub supplies. There will also be discounts on Water Care Items and Filters, as well.

Please join us on Saturday, June 22 for you chance to Ask The Hot Tub Experts! We can’t wait to see you there.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Let’s take a look at how having a hot tub impacts the value of your home. Hot tubs can be an investment for your property and can fit almost any budget. Hot tubs can be purchased for anywhere from $3,000 to $20,000.

But like any part of your home, how you care for it determines if it will have a positive effect on your home’s value, should you decide to sell it.

Hot Tubs at Permanent Residences

Portable hot tubs can be moved and for that reason may be considered personal property that can be taken with the homeowner when they leave the property. However, some homeowners decide to include their hot tub with the sale of their home.

Local Realtor Jim Forbus, of KRCH Realty in Reno, said about a quarter of the homes he sells have hot tubs that are sold with the house.

“A hot tub or spa, over a pool, is much more desirable,” he said, because you can use it daily and almost any time of the year.

He also has a hot tub at his own home.

Hot Tubs at Vacation Homes

Hot tubs are also very desirable at vacation destinations, which make up a large portion of the areas we serve, including Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz.

Vacation homes with hot tubs are much more likely to be rented than those without, making a hot tub a worthwhile investment. In those cases, hot tubs certainly increase property or rental value.

Added Value

Here at The Spa and Sauna Company, we commonly work with realtors and homeowners who purchase a hot tub to feature at a property to add value.

Recently, we had a customer come in to purchase a used Hot Spring Spa for their Graeagle property.

He had a deck which had a hole in it, because he had removed a hot tub from it.

Upon trying to sell the home, a few potential buyers remarked that the deck would be great, if it had a hot tub in it. He came in and bought one, and not long after, the property sold.

Maintenance

Like anything, how you care for a hot tub will determine if it adds value when you sell the property and hot tub.

Forbus said he recently worked with someone who had a hot tub that not well maintained and decided to remove it before listing the property.

Even so, with the popularity of hot tubs, having the wiring available for a hot tub hook up can be a selling bonus too.

“It it’s nice, I definitely feature it,” he said, of hot tubs that come with homes he sells.

To wrap up, hot tubs can be a definite bonus when living in or selling a home. And should you need assistance with hot tub cleaning and routine maintenance, click here for more info. We’re happy to help.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

The Spa and Sauna Company now has Clearance and Scratch and Dent Hot Tub Covers available at our Sparks Showroom, at 250 E. Glendale Ave., on the corner of McCarran Blvd. and Glendale Ave.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Should you use your hot tub in the winter or winterize it? Well, the answer depends on where your hot tub is located.

If you are frequently near your hot tub, we recommend using it! Hot tubs are very enjoyable in the winter, and all other seasons.

However, if your hot tub is at a vacation house that you don’t get to often in the winter, or if you expect to be away from your home spa for several weeks during the winter, we recommend winterizing your hot tub.

How do I winterize my hot tub?

Winterizing your hot tub can get complicated. We recommend consulting your specific Hot Tub’s Owner’s Manual for complete directions, should you choose to winterize your hot tub yourself. However, there are some steps involved that require tools that might not be in the average person’s  toolkit.

At The Spa and Sauna Company, we have factory-trained service technicians available to winterize your hot tub for you. Call us at 775-852-3838 or Click Here to fill out a form to request service.

Using your hot tub in the winter

Now, if you plan to use your hot tub in the winter, and we hope you do, there are a few extra things to be aware of that you wouldn’t have to consider in warmer months.

Opening your hot tub in the winter

Before you open your hot tub cover, you want to make sure to remove any snow or ice on it, so snow and ice doesn’t fall into the hot tub or freeze on the cover.

Sitting in your hot tub in the winter

Keep your hot tub at its normal operating temperature. Be sure to limit your winter hot tub time to 15  minutes because it’s more difficult for your body to regulate its temperature when you are sitting in hot water with your shoulders and head exposed. Consider wearing a hat, to help you regulate your temperature better. Enjoy that soak!

Getting out of your hot tub in the winter

You will be cold after stepping out of a warm hot tub and into cold winter air. Be prepared and bring a towel or warm bathrobe that you can put on upon getting out of the hot tub. You might want to consider a spa side towel tree, which is available for purchase at The Spa and Sauna Company.

Also, be mindful of any snow or ice on the ground outside, you don’t want to slip. Flip-flops or slippers are a good idea. So is keeping a nice, clear path to your hot tub, so you can enjoy a soak any time.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

A hot tub is a luxury item and you want to make the best investment possible. So how long does a hot tub last? Well the answer depends, in part, on how you care for it.

Hot Tub Care and Maintenance

Like cars, which also have mechanical elements, such as motors and heaters, as well as routine maintenance items that have to be changed periodically, like filters, and a gorgeous exterior to care for, the quality of the hot tub brand you purchase and how you care for it will determine how long your hot tub lasts. We’ve even met customers who have had the same hot tub since the late 1980s!

Also similar to car buyers, many hot tubbers like to upgrade every 7-10 years, to take advantage of new designs, features and technological advancements.

High-End Models

At The Spa and Sauna Company, we’ve worked on high-end hot tubs in the field, that we also sell in our showrooms, that have been over 20 years old. Some last 25 to 30 years!

Entry-Level Spas

Even more entry-level spas hot tubs can last 15 years. We’ve seen entry-level spas that people kept for 10 years, traded in, and we have resold as used hot tubs to new customers. Those hot tubs still have a lot of life in them!

Replacing Parts

A quality hot tub brand in a higher model series can last over 20 years when maintained properly. Though components of the tub may need to be replaced on occasion, the price to replace parts is minimal, especially when you consider the years of enjoyment and therapeutic value that a hot tub provides.

Larger Investment, Longer Enjoyment

Some advantages of the higher-end models include higher-quality jets, longer warranties, and quality therapeutic value. This is definitely something to consider while shopping for a hot tub. Sometimes making a larger up-front investment will extend your enjoyment of your hot tub in the later years of its life.

To shop hot tubs now, Click Here to visit our Hot Tub Finder. This handy web page allows you to explore options by brand or seating capacity.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

The Spa and Sauna company recommends you drain and clean your hot tub every 4 months, unless you have an ACE salt water system. Then you can drain every 6 months. You can do your Drain and Clean yourself or you can have our one of our skilled Concierge Techs do it for you.

If you do want to do your Drain and Clean yourself, here’s what you need to do.

Locate where the drain is located on your hot tub.

Drains are located in different locations depending on the brand and model of the hot tub.

On all Caldera and Hot Spring models it is located on the base below the front panel (on the same side as the control board). Keep in mind that the higher-level models have extra amenities to make draining easier. Consider the Hot Spring Highlife NXT and Highlife which have one drain for equipment and one for the whole vessel. Or the Caldera Paradise and Utopia, which have a valve that slides out. You pull it out and hook it to a hose (which you have detached from your house) and then push it half way back in for draining. Similarly, the Sundance 880 has two options for draining, a drain on the exterior of the siding and inside the cabinet a quick drain, which requires less time.

Freeflow Spas have a drain at the base not far away from the outlet.

Draining your spa using the Side Drains can take up to 6 hours. Typically, when we drain your spa, we siphon the water out using a sump pump to save time. You can purchase a sump pump for yourself if you desire faster drain times.

If your model accommodates it, hook a hose up to the drain to allow the water to come out faster.

It is typically more difficult to insert a hose on Caldera Vacanza, Hot Spring Hot Spot, and Freeflow Models. If cleaning your spa at home yourself is an important consideration, we recommend you consider upgrading to a model that allows for more simple draining.

While you wait for your spa to drain, The Spa and Sauna Company recommends you use this time to clean your filter.

Filters should be sprayed down with a hose monthly or soaked in Filter Cleaner and then sprayed with a hose before inserting back in to your spa every 4 months. If you soak your filter and drain your spa at the same time, you don’t lose any valuable hot tub time!

Once the spa is mostly empty, use a shop vac or even a bucket to get any remaining water out of the seats and footwell.

Our pros always use a shop vac.

You’ll also want to open your equipment compartment and vacuum out any cobwebs, dust or dirt.

Although you won’t see this from outside your spa, it’s important to keep the inside of your spa clean too.

Once the spa is drained, it’s time to clean it.

We recommend a mitt, washcloth or rag, and using BioGuard Off The Wall to clean the shell of your hot tub. We also suggest wearing gloves as the solution can be hard on your skin. Off The wall will clean dirt, stains, grease and scale. You will want to apply it all over the tub. Let it sit for a few minutes and then scrub it off. Rinse well with water.

We also suggest cleaning your pillows with water only.

You can also use this time to use The Original Gel-Gloss Polish and Protector on the shell.

Finally, use 303 Protectant on the cover and panels.

Put the drain cap back on.

This is one of the easiest but also one of the most important steps!

Refill the hot tub by inserting a hose through the filter as if you were filling the spa for the first time.

Then it’s time to wait.

Once the water is above the jet level, you can turn the power back on and allow the spa to begin to heat.

Depending on how cold the water was, and what kind of hot tub you have, your hot tub should warm up about 2 – 6 degrees per hour.

You will want to wait until the water has reached 80 degrees before testing the water and adjusting the chemicals.

Then the spa can continue to heat to your ideal temperature.

A few final reminders:

If you happen to have hard water or well water, you will want to add Stain and Scale Control at this time.

If you have an ACE hot tub, you will want to put Vanishing Act in for 24 hours, and flip it after 12 hours.

And that’s it, your final step is to get in and enjoy your hot tub!

If you prefer to have our Concierge Techs perform this service for you, we’d be happy to help. Please call us at 775-852-3838 or Click Here.

This instructional video will address a question we hear frequently. How do I pair my Hot Spring Remote to my Hot Spring Spa? Watch the video for a step-by-step tutorial.