How to Move a Hot Tub in 8 steps - JOYEE

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I'm sure you're already familiar with what a hot tub is. However, a spa tub, also referred to as a spa ,either large or small, used for relaxation. There are many different kinds of hot tubs, but we will focus on movable hot tubs, such as above ground outdoor hot tubs.

Move it yourself or hire an expert to do it for you

The first thing I had to consider before moving my outdoor tub was whether I was physically capable of moving it or if I should hire a professional mover. Since I was physically fit, moving the hot tub myself was much cheaper than hiring a professional mover. Although, in addition to my physical strength and the cheap cost of moving the hot tub, if the hot tub is not moved correctly, it could result in greater injury or death (causing personal injury and damage to the hot tub). However, it is easier to move a outdoor bathtub with an experienced professional mover because they have very specialized equipment to do the job successfully.

However, if I decide to move the hot tub myself, it is not an easy task, but with adequate preparation and planning, it can be done.

Cost of hiring a hot tub mover

Therefore, before moving a spa tub, it is necessary to consider the dimensions and especially the weight. For example, an empty 56 sq. ft. (sq. ft.). hot tub weighs 900 pounds, while if filled with water, it weighs 6,000 pounds. And the average weight of a hot tub is 1,000 pounds. In this case, I obviously can't be the only one moving the hot tub. This action can only be done with the help of some strong male friends. That said, moving a hottub, regardless of its size, is not a one-man job. So if I wanted to consider a hot tub mover, how much would it cost me?

On average, it costs $100 per hour to move a hot tub. At the high end of the service, it can cost up to $180 per hour, and at the low end, it costs $60 per hour.

Hot tub moving materials

Moving a hot tub requires some proper tools, such as.

Hot tub moving tools

Four-wheeled furniture trolley

Moving straps

Blankets

Hand truck

Several large pieces of plywood (one 2 by 4 piece of wood)

Mobile truck:The mobile truck must have enough space to hold the designated hot tub. That is, the moving truck is determined by the size of the hot tub.

Things to do before moving the hot tub

In addition, there are some things that must not be forgotten before moving the hottub.

1. it must be disconnected from the electrical outlet.

2. Hot tub accessories, such as heaters, appliances, pumps, blowers and other resources, must be separated and packaged accordingly, depending on the model.

3. Drain the hot tub according to the hot tub manufacturer's instructions or use a garden hose to drain the hot tub to avoid damage to your yard or your neighbor's yard.

4. Use a wet or dry vacuum to drain the hot tub and clean it

5. Remove the hot tub cover.

6. clear the way for moving the hot tub.

8 Steps to moving the hottub

There are some reliable steps to move the hottub. These steps are.

Step 1:Get all the necessary tools as mentioned before.

Step 2: Get up to 10 strong men (can be friends and family) to help move the hot tub, because it can't be done by one person.

Step 3: Perform the memorable requirements listed: disconnect, drain, dry ......

Step 4: is the beginning of a difficult task. With the help of at least four strong people, the plywood is placed under the hot tub. This is done in order to easily roll the furniture cart under the hot tub. However, if the access to the truck is narrow, the hot tub must be turned on its side, but if the access is flat, there is no need to turn the hot tub. Once this is in place, we move on to the next step

Step 5:Place the furniture cart on the front and back of the outdoor bathtub.

Step 6: Secure the furniture cart with moving straps to prevent the hot tub from falling off while the strong man still holds onto the sides of the hot tub.

Step 7:With the help of at least six strong men, the hot tub is carefully rolled toward the measuring installation moving truck while two men are inside the truck, securing the hot tub to one side and the other side of the truck to prevent the hot tub from moving back and forth during transport. For this reason, many blankets were also used to prevent the hot tub from sustaining scratches during transport.

Although, if the hot tub is moved from upstairs to downstairs (installation point), a trolley will be required. This trolley will be used to slide down the stairs.

Step #8: Destination; When you reach the designated location, you can remove the blanket and loosen the straps. With the help of 4 strong men (2 on each side of the hot tub), the wheelbarrow is reused to push the hot tub down the ramp of the truck to secure the hot tub to one side of the truck in other to prevent the hot tub from shifting back and forth on transit. For this purpose, many blankets are also used to prevent the hot tub from sustaining scratches in the course of transit.