Warranty periods on hot tubs vary from brand to brand. Some have the bare minimum, some go above and beyond and some don’t carry any warranty at all. It’s important to see which brands show confidence in their products and are geared towards longevity and which ones aren’t. You also have to be careful about […]
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The Best Hot Tub For Short People – SOLVED
When you’re under 5’5, the idea of getting in a deep hot tub might be a little daunting. My wife being 5’0 presented a challenge in finding a hot tub when we were choosing one. And I mean no offense when I say “hot tub for short people.” I haven’t found a politically correct version […]
Who are the best hot tub dealers in Winnipeg, Manitoba?
At Urban Life Pools & Hot Tubs, we meet hundreds of people every year who have bought hot tubs in the Winnipeg, Manitoba area and do extensive research on their experience with their hot tubs. If you’ve been browsing our website and are on our email list then you know how we approach the hot […]
How to get rid of bio-film in your hot tub
Most hot tub folks have been getting by on their water all winter and are looking to do a drain and fill soon. We’ve had more than a few coming by in the last few weeks for filters, products to clean out plumbing and filter cleaners. There are a lot of products out there and […]
Auction Hot Tubs – Do or Don’t?
Being in Steinbach, we definitely see hot tubs go up for auction in the area. It can be a great way to score a deal on a hot tub, but there are a few things to know first. Are auction hot tubs as good a deal as they’re cracked up to be? These auction hot […]
Hot tub too hot? Here’s how to prevent overheating in the summer
With summer temperatures in the 30s in Manitoba, you might not be thinking too much about your hot tub. But some folks still enjoy a nice massage and don’t want to be boiling hot. Or you might find that your hot tub’s temperature is too high and won’t come down. The sun beating down on […]
Hot Tub Meditations
Life gets pretty crazy, and I know if I don’t slow down once in a while, I feel like I’m missing it. Like most people, being a parent, running around, making sure everyone is taken care of, the problems and stresses of life pile up. And when I start to overthink, small problems become huge. […]
How often do you need to drain and refill a hot tub?
One question we get a lot is how often you need to change your hot tub water. The real answer is…it depends. If you want the quick answer without the nuance, it’s usually about every 3 months. But there are a few factors involved. First, if you live in an area where the water is […]
How important is the number of jets in a hot tub?
It seems like one of the big buzzwords in hot tub shoppers’ minds is “jet count.” But how important is jet count? It might seem like a great apples to apples comparison to make between hot tubs, so it’s understandable people would ask about that. So here’s the deal with jet count. Imagine trying to […]
How do you maintain a hot tub in Manitoba?
There can be a pretty big mental barrier to owning a hot tub if you’ve never had one before. How do you maintain a hot tub? How much chem do I put in? Is it a lot of work to take care of a hot tub? Do I have time to take care of it? […]
