Hot Tub Removal Tips NJ – The one thing that’s been keeping you from getting rid of your old hot tub from your backyard is probably the hassle involved in removing it! But having a plan in place, as well as hiring professionals to take it away for you, is the best way to tackle your hot tub removal. Not only does your hot tub contain a few hundred gallons of water, it also has electrical hookups, which can be a hazard if you don’t know what you’re doing.
If you plan to relocate your hot tub to your new home, you’ll have to take great care in moving it, which is where professionals come in. This will involve draining the water out of the unit, disassembling it properly, and avoiding damage to the mechanical parts, shell, or skirt. If you plan to destroy the hot tub for disposal, it’s easier to break it down into parts and pieces. However, if you plan to install a new spa, be careful with any surrounding decking or foundations so they stay intact.
Here are the steps to removing a hot tub.
1. Drain the Tub
Turn off the power to the tub and flip the circuit breaker to be extra cautious. Attach a garden hose to the drainage spout in the bottom of the tub and drain out the water. For the last couple inches of water, use a wet/dry vacuum. The tub should be as dry as possible before moving further.
2. Read the Instruction Manual
If taking the hot tub apart, read the manual first, which will tell you what to do step by step.
You will need these supplies:
- Safety goggles and work gloves
- Protective clothing
- Jigsaw
- Reciprocating saw
3. Remove the Spa Skirt
Just remove the exterior panels of the spa if they are made of tongue-and-groove construction. This way, you don’t have to use a saw.
4. Disassemble the Tub
The shell is typically comprised of one piece with a bunch of stainless steel jets. Saw this shell into pieces without hitting the jets. Be careful of all the dust and debris flying around.
5. Hire a Hot Tub Removal Service
Whether the hot tub has remained intact or you have broken it up into pieces, the actual removal of the unit from your property should be handled by professionals. After all, you can’t just leave the hot tub by the curb in the hopes that the city trash removal people will take it. You could be fined, in fact.
Make sure you have cleared a path so the hot tub removal technicians can easily get to the unit and remove it for placement on their trucks.
Ready to hire professionals to remove your hot tub from your home? We can do it quickly and hassle free. Just contact Got Trash NJ today for a free quote and to schedule your appointment.
