Royal Spa Service Department

08/04/2026

Heat slows you down. Cold wakes you up. People have been cycling between the two since the Romans built bathhouses around it. The modern version is a hot tub and a cold plunge, steps apart on your own patio. Here's how to build it in stages.

08/04/2026

The third spa day is usually when it clicks: you're renting two tubs of water. Contrast therapy, the old practice of moving between hot and cold, gets a lot easier to keep when both temperatures live in your backyard. We wrote about how the routine works and what equipment makes it stick.

07/31/2026

"How wide is your gate?" Bob on why model shopping starts with a tape measure, not a jet count.

07/31/2026

Bob gets asked which hot tub to buy about forty times a week. His first question back is never about jets.

07/28/2026

Run the numbers before you buy. Your hot tub's lifetime operating cost matters more than the sticker price. Royal Spa engineered every component for lower costs: continuous circulation, standard parts, 40-year structural warranty. No proprietary lock-in. No computer control systems to fail.

07/28/2026

The purchase price gets all the attention. But your hot tub's operating cost over 10, 20, or 30 years will quietly outspend what you paid on day one.

Royal Spa's Hybrid system is engineered to consume the lowest amount of electricity in the industry. Continuous circulation keeps the water clean without the big, loud two-speed pumps competitors rely on. Standard filters you can buy anywhere for about $36. No proprietary parts locking you into one dealer.

We wrote the full breakdown: electricity, chemicals, filters, repairs, and the 40-year math.

07/24/2026

Two tubs of water. That's the secret. Bob explains why contrast therapy belongs in your backyard, not on a punch card. Full guide: https://royalspa.com/contrast-therapy-hot-tub-cold-plunge/

07/24/2026

Bob did the math on contrast therapy: two tubs of water, one hot, one cold, and you're paying admission every time. He builds both in Indianapolis. Watch, then come see us. Book a showroom visit.
https://royalspa.com/contrast-therapy-hot-tub-cold-plunge/

07/21/2026

Five minutes a month with a garden hose. That's your entire hot tub filter routine. Replace the cartridge every 12 to 18 months for about $36, from any spa retailer. Royal Spa's push-through circulation system does the heavy lifting so your filter stays cleaner, longer.

https://royalspa.com/hot-tub-filter-cleaning-maintenance-guide/

07/21/2026

Most hot tub owners don't think about their filter until the water goes cloudy. By then, the pump's been working overtime and your chemical costs have crept up.

Here's the thing: a five-minute rinse once a month prevents all of that. And Royal Spa's standard cartridge runs about $36, lasts up to 18 months, and you can buy it from any spa retailer. No proprietary lock-in.

We wrote the complete guide: monthly cleaning, replacement timing, and why the type of filtration system matters more than most buyers realize.

https://royalspa.com/hot-tub-filter-cleaning-maintenance-guide/

05/01/2026

Spring cleaning isn't just for your house. Your hot tub needs attention too — and we're not talking about a quick skim. From draining to mineral balance, here's how to do it right → https://royalspa.com/blog/spring-hot-tub-opening-guide

04/29/2026

Your hot tub survived winter — but is it actually ready for spring? 🌿 Our step-by-step guide covers everything from water chemistry to cabinet care. Because nothing ruins a warm evening like cloudy water and a mysterious smell. Read the full guide →

Step-by-step spring hot tub opening guide for Indiana homeowners. Drain, clean, inspect, and balance your water the right way. Indiana-made expertise since 1981.

04/17/2026

Don't be fooled into thinking all hot tubs are the same! Disposable tubs have unfixable computer systems, proprietary filters you can't find, and inferior bottoms that attract pests. Save yourself the headache and the money—buy smart.