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THE SPA DOCTOR

Pool and Spa Service

About us

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT SERVICE SWIMMING POOLS The Spa Doctor Inc. is a reputable business committed to providing exceptional Spa Sales, Spa Service, Spa Maintenance, and Spa Repair to our clients. We are a dependable company who has been servicing Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, and the greater Seattle area since 1973. Additional Phone Number: 206-276-2182

Business highlights

52 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Hot tub sales, maintenance, assessments, repairs, & equipment upgrades. Also offering customer education on owning & maintaining a spa!

Services we don't offer

No Pool Services, Hot tub removal or moved.

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.989 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 89 reviews

Nick B.
12/2020
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Cannot recommend Karen and Cameron at Spa Doctor enough. From the first communication they helped me triage the issue, order the correct parts and get the appointment booked quickly. Cameron worked efficiently, helped triage other issues with the tub and left the area super tidy. Both incredibly courteous and helpful the entire experience. But most of all, the price! They not only helped me find a cheaper pump, but the repair cost was significantly lower than Aquaquip had quoted. I paid $450 (inc parts) for a job quoted out at $850 by Aquaquip. So if their service wasn't already enough to gain my customer loyalty, the price sealed it. I'll use their services again and again, highly recommend Spa Doctor for any issues you encounter with your spa.
Description of Work: Replace Jacuzzi pump, fill, repair air lock

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Meg S.
11/2020
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
I am so grateful to have been referred to this company. We bought a house with a hot tub and I had never had one before. Spa Doctor, came out, and was willing to educate me on care of a hot tub! But then, I was worried that I would forget to do the regular monthly needs of our hot tub and so they come out and do it for me! Its great! They send a reminder that they are coming, show up, do the work and our tub works beautifully! Spa Doctor is very upfront about costs and makes you feel like a part of their family and not just a mark to squeeze as much money from you they can. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for hot tub service or repairs with no reservations.
Description of Work: Hot Tub Service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Malora F.
09/2020
1.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
The scheduler was amazing and a joy to work with. She was very responsive and kind. The repairperson was told before coming to our home the age of our hot tub and the fact that the power didn't seem to be working. We didn't know if it was electrical or a motor issue. While punctual, she wasn't impressive at all. She decided the problem was the plug, which was great. However, she didn't have one on her truck. She told us she would put one on if we'd go to the store and buy it. She didn't offer to get one and come back. The only good thing about this service is that when I complained about the lack of professionalism and service, they voided the invoice and apologized for the inadequacy of their repair person.
Description of Work: Figure out why our hot tub wasn't working

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from THE SPA DOCTOR
I want to thank you for bringing your experience to my attention. I felt it was only fair to void your invoice. The technician has been strictly dealt with. This is not the employee representation that our company wants. Again thank you [Member Name Removed]

Tanya M.
09/2020
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Karen and her staff at the Spa Doctor are amazing! We had not used our hot tub in a LONG time. It was in desperate need of a good cleaning plus there was a weird error code on it as well. Shondell came out to clean it for us, but stopped, called me out, and explained what the error code was and what was needed to fix it. They really helped us make an educated decision on the repair, ordered the part and then Cameron came out to fix the unit. Our hot tub is now fully functional, nice & clean and ready to use and we couldn't be happier with the knowledge & service that the staff at the Spa Doctor gave us. Will gladly use them again and HIGHLY recommend!
Description of Work: Repair & Cleaning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas H.
07/2020
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
I hired the Spa Doctor to fix my hot tub. It's still broken, and I've never been happier! They came out, checked the problem and returned to install a new heater. Unfortunately, there were still electrical problems. Karen in their office contacted the manufacturer, and found out the spa is older that we thought. She detailed out how expensive it would be to get the spa running, which was too much for such an old tub. Another tech was sent out to see if there was any way we could do a quick repair. When we agreed not to proceed with more repairs, she had one of her staff come back and remove the new heater at no cost! I was only charged for the initial visit- not the install, the extra visit from the tech, or the removal!! When I install a new spa, you can be sure I'll always call the Spa Doctor for any upkeep or repairs!
Description of Work: Hot Tub/Spa Repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dennis L.
06/2020
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Excellent. He found the problem within 10 minutes. Needed a pump replaced. Ordered it. Came back out and found out that the factory had cross threaded a pipe. He spliced and installed the pump and works great now and no loud noise. They were slightly out of their area of work but did it anyway. Thank you SPA DOCTOR. They were also very reasonable. Others were going to charge my almost twice what they did just to come out. Was worth it.
Description of Work: Repair of Hot Tub

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$825

Response from THE SPA DOCTOR
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure to be able to work with you and assist you. Enjoy the hot tub!

Carmen D.
05/2020
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Excellent: : he explain every thing to me about how to run a jacuzzi, how to keep it clean, etc. very polite and friendly.
Description of Work: Cleaning the hot spa

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290.35

Mike I.
09/2019
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
They were busy so it took s long time to get them here but once here very pleased with the work they did.
Description of Work: Pump leaking

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

John D.
03/2019
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
She was quick and efficient. Great job.
Description of Work: Hot Tub Heater replaced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael H.
09/2018
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
I've had another company provide the same services for several years, and while it was initially satisfactory, the last two times I wasn't happy with the immediate or long-term results. The service provide by Spa Doctor was better in every way. The technician immediately identified the problem, provided advice on how to solve it, and gave clear and understandable instructions on the right way to maintain my spa going forward. After 1 week I can say the advice was excellent; it's like having a new spa!
Description of Work: Assessment, advice, drain and refill

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$247.5

Dan L.
11/2017
3.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
While they did try to get things right by bringing out multiple sub contractors shortly thereafter, I had to completely redo all the plumbing myself, as the joints were not properly completed. The poor plumbing kept springing leaks at different locations and one catastrophic failure emptied the hot tub burning out the heater. But it was at that point when they stopped offering help and I was on my own. The problem was their initial sub contractor who after 3 or 4 times within 60 days eventually refused to come out to fix it and honestly didn't want them back onsite anyhow. But in all fairness, I used them several times before and never had a problem.
Description of Work: Replace motor, heater and plumb.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from THE SPA DOCTOR
I do recall the plumbing issues we had back in 2017 (three years ago). The retrofit kit provided by your hot tub manufacturer to replaced a pump/motor that was no longer made, was not designed as it should have been. In the past three years the manufacturer has fixed the issues. You note states work completed 6/17/2020 - but the last time we were at your residence was August and September 2017 when the technician replaced your heater under warranty. Thank you

Wenhong C.
09/2017
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
The technician came within the time window. The job was done less than an hour and professionally but it's a little pricy. One thing I hope they can do better is to remind the technician to give the customer a call 30 minutes before arrival as promised by the job scheduler.
Description of Work: Clean the hot tub and winterize.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Justin C.
07/2017
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
I was able to fix the FL1 error myself by searching on the internet for the make and mode and "FL1". But they came out and we're able to help me understand my hot tub and the chemicals required. I also purchased an ozone generator from them.
Description of Work: Received a second hand hot tub. I needed to have to looked over and am FL1 error resolved.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$327

Charuta F.
07/2017
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Karen was fantastic. She responded quickly to my initial enquiry, arrived as scheduled and did a sterling job on cleaning our hot tub. She walked me through regular maintenance too. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Cleaning and service of hot tub

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Craig D.
07/2017
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
They were awesome. Super easy to schedule and nice job.
Description of Work: Empty, clean and refill spa

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mohamed O.
04/2017
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
They have been great. We have used them once. They have been perfect. They have been very responsive. The owner of the company is amazing. She is very nice. Been a great experience working with this company. They have good pricing for the type of work they have been doing.
Description of Work: They basically replaced the regulator that wired the pumps. Troubleshooting with the spa. Now its working perfectly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Jim S.
02/2017
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
System board was not delivering power to the heater, so the system board needed to be replaced. Technician called, explained the situation and the cost. Gave him the go ahead and the hot tub was back in service that evening.
Description of Work: Hot Tub stopped heating, I've used Spa Doctor in the past and they've been great, so I used them again. Needed the problem diagnosed and fixed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

James B.
02/2017
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Karen was the best of the bunch. She was the first to get back to me to set-up a time to do the job, was very professional on the telephone, double-checked to be sure we were still on for our planned time, came prepared with a variety of equipment to do the job, particularly since we had freezing conditions, was timely getting the project done and pleasant as well. She does great work and I would recommend her to others.
Description of Work: Karen helped me sanitize my spa. I needed help clearing the spa piping and she used a product to help do that. She also provided a traditional spa cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$195

Reyna R.
08/2016
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Very well. The owner Karen was very understanding when we needed to reschedule our appointment and was quick, friendly, and informative when she performed the service.
Description of Work: We needed our hot tub cleaned.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

NANCY F.
05/2016
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
I LOVE SPA DOCTOR!! I have a 10-Year Old Hot Tub, I had not used in in 10 years and really thought I would have to buy a replacement one. I contacted Karen and Kat and they were GREAT!!! Awesome Customer Service, Great Communication and Totally went the Extra Mile in the finding me a great deal on a New Hot Tub Cover as Well!! My 10-year Old Hot Tub now works and looks brand new!! I will definitely use them again for Service and Maintenance! Beyond Pleased!!!
Description of Work: Repaired and Cleaned my Hot Tub

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Matti N.
01/2016
1.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
I scheduled an appointment over Angies List, but they never showed up. No call either. I rearranged my schedule and waited for these guys and they didn't have the decency to tell me they couldn't make the prescribed time in advance.
Description of Work: No call, no show for scheduled appointment. I took time off work to meet the service provider and they did not show up on schedule.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from THE SPA DOCTOR
I apologize for the inconvenience. The time scheduled was best guess between 11:30 and 12. The technician showed up at 12:15. Time documented with text message sent to me from the technician.You did not provide a phone number for us to call you. You did not call us - you sent message via Angie's List at noon. I work outside of the office most days so could not respond immediately. The inspection was performed and our findings were reported back to you via Angie's List as we did not have a phone number to call you. After you received the report - you did respond with your phone number. It also would have been helpful to know you were on a time constraint as the time scheduled would have been with an increase in window of time of arrival. Thank you.

Dane M.
09/2015
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
With no prior experience with spa ownership, I was looking for an inspection and report on the condition of a new-to-me hot tub that was acquired with a house purchase. The Spa Doctor was very accommodating to schedule service on short notice after a recent power outage appeared to initiate odd behavior. The service call revealed a failing pump (the access panel and insulation was "protecting" the pump from revealing just how bad it sounded!). I learned how to remove the access panel, understand the mechanical and electrical components (pump locations, expected lifespan of individual components, control panel tips) and other useful information that will assist with future maintenance needs. Got exactly what I needed, money well spent.
Description of Work: Inspect a hot tub that was acquired with a house purchase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Cody V.
07/2015
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
She was very friendly and happy to answer all my questions. Upon looking at the hot tub from 10 feet away she was able to tell me exactly how old it was and give me good information on what to look for and expect. Also let me know what i'm looking at to upgrade my 20 yr old tub to todays standards and priced it with no pressure. Just informative and very friendly.
Description of Work: Came out to inspect/test a hot tub at a house i just purchased.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Cristi S.
07/2015
5.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
After two years of not using our Caldera spa, we started it up a few weeks ago. It began making a horrible sound after a couple of weeks when one set of the jets was on, but it kept running. We figured it was going to die eventually and it did. Three nights ago we were sitting in the tub with the jets and bubbles running and the whole thing just quit after about 10 minutes; couldn't get it to come back on. We called a competitor who gave advice on how to solve the problem over the phone. It worked in that it got the power to come on, but the spa still made a horrible noise and I began to smell that hot electrical smell. Upon removing the exterior panel, we felt one of the pumps and it was extremely hot, so we called The Spa Doctor today assuming we would need a technician to come out. When I spoke with Karen, she was extremely helpful. She definitely knows her spa brands and the intricacies of their insides. She immediately had an idea what the problem was and she led me through a process over the phone of disconnecting one of the motors enabling us to use our hot tub until we can afford to replace the bad pump. Knowing how expensive these repairs can be, she offered us a temporary solution and gave me an estimate of how much the part will cost when we can afford to budget the repair. That was so refreshing! The competitor who called me back after speaking with her didn't offer any suggestions other than to send a tech out. I highly recommend The Spa Doctor and will be calling when we are ready to make the repair. Thank you, Karen!
Description of Work: Gave great advice over the phone regarding a bad pump on our hot tub.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Norman M.
06/2015
1.0
pool cleaners
  + -1 more
Scheduled a visit to repair my spa - since it has a leak. The team showed up on time and they removed the side panel but couldn't find the leak. Wanted to remove another panel to look further - but because some of the Trex decking around the tub blocked access to some of the screws - they gave up. Refused to work any further and told me there was nothing they could do. I asked them why - and they said Karen doesn't like them touching any decking due to the insurance concerns (huh?). I then asked - someone in this business has to be setup to repair these things - so I asked for a referral - since this was obviously too hard for them. No referral. Apparently it is too hard for anyone to repair. What?! Moral of the story - if your spa has any obstacles of any kind they will not event attempt to fix it. Don't waste your time. They should have warnings on their ad to avoid these types of issues.
Description of Work: Effectively nothing - wasted my morning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from THE SPA DOCTOR
I am sorry you feel the way you do about your recent service appointment. The staff are licensed and insured and bonded as hot tub repair technicians. They are not covered for carpentry work. Some hot tubs are installed in decks with trap door panels around them. These we can lift and then access all panels. But when deck boards need to be removed and replaced we do not attempt this. Should we damage any of the decking while doing this, then we would have to hire a deck person to come out and repair. If the leak is not found in the areas we can access then we ask the customer to provide access to the other panels (if blocked) and we return to continue our search. As for a referral - you can try Krisco Aqua Tech in Woodinville or Aqua Quip. You may find they have the same issue so be sure and tell them that access will require their technician removing trex deck boards since your tub is half sunk into the deck and only one panel has access and there is no leak in that panel area. If they cannot assist you; you may want to try Marlig Fix A Leak.

Contact information

3948 154th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

http://www.spadoctor.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
SPADOI*065MR
Trade License Locale
WA
Trade License Authority
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Trade License Expiration
06/27/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Pool and Spa Service

FAQ

THE SPA DOCTOR is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

THE SPA DOCTOR accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, THE SPA DOCTOR does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, THE SPA DOCTOR offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, THE SPA DOCTOR does not offer a senior discount.
No, THE SPA DOCTOR does not offer emergency services.
No, THE SPA DOCTOR does not offer warranties.
THE SPA DOCTOR offers the following services: Hot tub sales, maintenance, assessments, repairs, & equipment upgrades. Also offering customer education on owning & maintaining a spa!
No Pool Services, Hot tub removal or moved.

Contact information

3948 154th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

http://www.spadoctor.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed