Whether you obtained that hot tub from the previous owner of your home, or you installed it in yourself when your children were still kids, if you’ve been thinking about having your tub removed lately perhaps now is the best time to do and get rid of it. While you contemplate it whether to remove, replace, or just fix it, you’ll sooner realize that it might be a bit overwhelming than you initially anticipated. The basic cost of fixing a hot tub could be costly, which depends on the problem. There are actually several problems that you can encounter with your hot tub. Although if you’re already decided to finally time to let go of it or replace it with a new one, you should prepare yourself for a massive disposal challenge. Here are some helpful tips to effectively do this: 

Hot tub disassembly and removal 

As soon as you completely eliminated all the electrical and hardware components, you will only be left with the spa skirt and the tub itself for you to disassemble. Commonly, the skirt is wooden so it’s simple to take them apart using a hammer and/or a screwdriver. You don’t really have to cut out the wooden pieces. Although, it’s quite a different matter when it comes to the tub bed. This is the part where hot tub removal could be cumbersome and noisy. Also, this is the part when using all the pieces of safety equipment you have. 

Safety first 

Refrain from being too excited to start and commence your hot tub project that you forget your fundamental safety materials and precautions. The first thing you have to do is to guarantee that all connections to gas and electricity are eliminated. Also, make sure to take out any electrical tools linked to the tub, such as a heater, and always wear personal protective equipment such as gloves to secure your hands and goggles to protect your eyes. For additional protection, you can also choose to wear a safety mask because dust might fly once you begin to cut the tub bed.  

Be familiar with your hot tub 

Being able to know what you are up against would turn out to be really beneficial once you’re thinking about doing this project all by yourself. Once you obtain the original instruction manual looking it over to determine where their inner moving parts are located. This way, you can possibly prevent yourself from getting an unwanted injury. Safeguard yourself from gas and electrical lines and acquaint yourself with the areas where different components can be found, like the heater. Moreover, before starting any projects you have for your hot tub, make sure to entirely unplug the unit.  

Junk Removal Spokane Alternative 

Usually, the DIY version of removing and disposing of your hot tub yourself could be something you can be proud of once done right. However, this is not for amateur people who don’t have any skills needed for this job. If in doubt, contact us and avail of our hot tub removal Spokane services with the help of the experts.