Hot tub heater & pump: get specialized help for installation, replacement & repa

Posted by johnssmith00 on July 26th, 2013

If your hot tub has stopped working because the pump or the heater broke down, and you think it’s a good idea to start investing time and energy into a DIY repair, we advise to take a moment and analyze the whole situation. For those of you who do not posses any knowledge on the matter, the idea of fixing two such complex systems by yourself may not only be never wracking, but also dangerous. There have been multiple cases in which home or business owners have been electrocuted or suffered similar accidents because they decided to take such an important task into their own hands. In addition to that, even those who are actually skilled enough to solve the problems may encounter trouble in the process as they might need to replace some parts which are hard to find in stores. So what is there to do? Well, as in the case of other electronic components which need repair, we advise you to seek for the help of a professional who will have the ability to choose and install the right and highly durable hot tub heater and hot tub pump.

To know exactly if the parts you are considering replacing are indeed broken, you will have to look out for symptoms. When it comes to the pump, there are several elements which indicate failure such as: malfunctions which prevent the motor from turning and which are usually caused by frozen shafts (look out for a humming sound), non-functioning motor cause by a jammed impeller, leaks around the pump which are proof that the pump is not properly sealed, whining noise caused by poorly made or old bearings.

Even though most people have the tendency to replace only the part that seems to be broke, our advice is that, if you are dealing with a pump which has been around for more than 3 or 4 years, you replace the whole thing, as it might do you favor in the long run. However, keep in mind that there are several elements you should consider before heading for the store and buying the first pump you see. It is highly important that you choose a piece of equipment that has the exact voltage, amperage and horsepower as the one your previously owned. Further more, you should do your best to know exactly the measurements of the pipes which will go into the pump for water supply and choose the machinery according to these specifications so that it fits your plumping system.

If you are thinking that there is something wrong with your hot tub heater, we can help you diagnose it properly. Often times, hot tub owners will fail to identify the problem at a certain component because they are looking for the issue in the completely wrong place. If you own a modern spa, with a digital control panels, you should keep your eyes open for errors. For those of you that have encountered messages such as dr, drY, dY or Heater Dry Service REQD, you should know that the machine might be pointing out that there is no water in the heater tube. Such problems are usually caused by leaks in the plumbing, loose joints, dirty or clogged filters, obstructions in the plumbing system and other similar aspects. In such a situation, the heater may not need replacement. However, if the machine overheats the water often, or, the contrary, will not heat it at all, the best thing you can do is change it, especially if we are talking about a really old piece.

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