Hot Tubs

June 17, 2025 • 00:53:48
Hot Tubs
Buying an Airbnb in The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee
Hot Tubs

Jun 17 2025 | 00:53:48

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Show Notes

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke interviews Ryan Ferguson, an electrician-turned-hot tub repair expert serving East Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. They dive into common hot tub issues in vacation rentals—like economy mode, airlocks, and water damage from improper draining—while sharing maintenance tips, regulatory insights, and hilarious stories involving bears, raccoons, and overloaded tubs. Ryan also emphasizes the importance of simplicity, proper electrical installation, and regular inspection to keep STR hot tubs guest-ready and code-compliant.

 

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Phone #: (865) 635-9383

Email: [email protected]

 

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