Hot tub removal services in Phoenix, AZ.

First, you must think about the electricity running to and through the tub. Most hot tubs have high voltage connections, and these connections must be addressed before you can do anything else. Look for a main electrical disconnect near the tub, if the tub is wired in you will need to shut off the circuit breaker. Check, double check and triple check all electrical connections before you cut into anything. If you don’t know for sure, make sure, hire an electrician if you need to, don’t be dumb.

Once you are positive there is no electricity running through the tub you can get to work. The next thing to do is to drain the tub. Hopefully, you can use a hose and drain it into your yard. If you're unlucky, you can use a large pail and drain it by hand. Make sure you drain it all, assuming you are using an electric saw, you don’t want any water to leak out and connect to your live saw...get what we’re saying?

Next, start removing any wood paneling. You’ll want a drill to help remove the screws. When the wood is separated from the tub you can easily recycle it.

Once the paneling is out of the way, remove as much of the mechanical equipment as you can. There is a bunch of crap in there, motors, heaters, pumps, just tackle it as best you can and set those pieces aside. You might be able to recycle some of these parts too. Warning: watch out for critters; see what we found on one of our extraction service calls.

The biggest part of the job is the fiberglass tub, but it is also the most fun. Use a reciprocating saw or even a chainsaw, chop it all up into small manageable pieces. Remember, though, this is fiberglass and the sawdust it will produce is full of crap with sharp edges. You should wear long sleeves, safety glass and anything else you need to protect yourself.

Once you have every cut up into small pieces you can haul it out and dispose of it at your local landfill or call us to have your old cut up hot tub hauled off for you. Should you feel the demolition process is beyond your handman skillset, call us and we'll handle the entire removal process for you. When you're ready for a new spa, consider going with Phoenix Hot Tub & Swim Spas.