Kicking Off Season 4: Hot Tub Season Is Just Around the Corner!

Kicking Off Season 4: Hot Tub Season Is Just Around the Corner!

August 20, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 62

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Dee and Marshall discuss preparing hot tubs for the fall season and the benefits of hot tub ownership.

Season 4 of the Backyard Family Fun Podcast is here—and we’re kicking things off with one of our favorite backyard topics: hot tubs! Dee is back with Marshall Smith from Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure Products at the Claxton location for a fun conversation about getting your spa ready for the cooler months ahead. With fall just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about turning the hot tub back into part of your family’s backyard routine. Marshall shares why September through November can be such a sweet spot for hot tub shopping, what to look for when choosing a new spa, and how new technology from Bullfrog Spas is changing the hot tub experience. Already have a hot tub? They’ve got you covered there, too. Dee and Marshall walk through what to check if your spa has been sitting idle through the summer—including filters, water chemistry, equipment, covers, and energy efficiency. They also talk about maintaining a baseline water temperature, using a thermal blanket, and why that hot tub cover may be more important than you think! And, of course, they talk about one of the best parts of hot tub ownership: relaxation. From winding down after a long day to…

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