Hot tubs are not simple objects. They are heavy, bulky, and logistically difficult. Hot tubs are not like other large appliances and equipment because hot tubs cannot be removed in one piece (not without extreme difficulty). Therefore, it’s important to go about removing a hot tub in the right way, so as not to make the job more difficult than it needs to be.
The most important thing to understand about hot tub removal is this; the easiest way to remove a tub is to call a removal service. They will send trained employees who can easily get rid of the hot tub and dispose of the parts in the correct way. If, however, a removal service is out of the question, there is a correct way to go about removing a hot tub.
The first thing that needs to be done is the simplest. The hot tub needs to be unplugged and the water must be removed. Once that is done, the hot tub is ready to be disassembled. To do this, there are certain tools that should be used. A reciprocating saw will often do the job. A jigsaw will work, too. It is important to also wear protective gear when using equipment to take apart the hot tub. Before jumping in and taking apart the actual tub, the spa skirt or barrier should be removed. Often skirts and barriers are assembled easily with nuts, bolts, screws, or adhesives and can just as easily be disassembled.
Once the skirt is taken apart, the actual tub can be dissected. Most tubs are made of plastic lining that can be easily cut and removed. When using the reciprocating saw it is important to make sure that protective gear is utilized. Once the tub has been cut up and the pieces have been gathered the skirt should also be organized and all the pieces can then be removed. It is important to note that not everything has to be thrown away; some of the components of hot tub can be recycled. Pieces of the hot tub itself as well as the liner should be saved and organized to make sure they can or cannot be recycled. Once the destination for the materials is determined it is down simply to moving it.
Larger items are more difficult to remove, especially from areas where they have been for a long time. As stated above, the easiest way to remove a hot tub is to contact a removal service. Removal services will take care of the hassle of disassembling the hot tub and recycling what they can. Parts of hot tub removal can be dangerous and tedious work that is best left to professionals. Hot tub removal, overall, is a job that should be done by those who know how to do it.
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