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 […]
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 […]
What does it cost to run a hot tub all year in Manitoba?
Here’s where we’ll break down what it costs to run a hot tub in Manitoba, especially if you plan to run it 12 months of the year. First of all, there’s your Hydro bill. If you are on the TIPP program, meaning you make equal monthly payments on your Manitoba Hydro bill, then you may […]
How do you set up hot tub electrical?
It’s easy to get excited about owning a hot tub. But then reality sets in. How does it actually work? What does it cost? How much work do we need to do? One of the things to think about is electrical setup. It’s hard to predict EXACTLY what’s involved, because everyone’s home is different, but […]
Where is the best place to put a hot tub?
This is a very important question, and if you’ve never had a hot tub before you may not know where to actually put one. And in Manitoba, we have certain climate challenges as well. A typical tub can be around 3000-4000 lbs when full of water and people, so it’s important to get this step […]
What is a Self-Cleaning hot tub?
You might have seen the term “self-cleaning” hot tub around lately, but it may not be obvious what that means. Most picture something like a self-cleaning oven, and if you’ve every had one of those, it doesn’t really seem to do anything. This is a lot different than that, and we’re the only ones in […]
Chlorine vs Bromine – What’s the Difference?
If you’ve never had a hot tub before or if you still aren’t sure about water care, it can be a bit overwhelming. And it’s not your fault. A lot of the chemical brands out there like to make it seem like magic so you get hooked on their product. There are a few key […]
