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

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 creating a bedtime routine, Marshall shares how hot tub time has become part of his own “sleep mode” routine. It’s a celebratory start to a brand-new season of Backyard Family Fun, and there’s plenty more to come! In this episode, Dee and Marshall talk about: - Why fall is prime time for hot tub season - What makes Bullfrog Spas an industry innovator - When to shop for a new hot tub—and how in-stock models may offer added savings - How to bring a hot tub back online after sitting idle for the summer - Why fresh water should always be tested - How bather load affects hot tub maintenance - When it may be time to replace your hot tub cover - How a good cover can improve energy efficiency - Choosing a new cover color to give your backyard a little facelift - Maintaining a baseline temperature between 95–98 degrees - Using hot tub technology and apps to control your spa remotely - What thermal or solar blankets can do for heat retention - Creating a relaxing hot tub routine before bedtime - Why hot tub time can be the perfect way to transition into “sleep mode” Have a hot tub question for Dee and Marshall? We want to hear it! Send your questions to Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure Products, stop by one of their locations, or connect with the team through the links below. Your question could be featured in a future episode of Backyard Family Fun! Here’s to Season 4—and plenty more backyard family fun ahead! *LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS:* TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to [info@pridepools.com](mailto:info@pridepools.com) PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE