There's nothing worse than stepping into a cold hot tub, and if your hot tub isn't heating properly, it's likely one of the three common hot tub heater problems check it out problem number one: your hot tub isn't staying hot. If your hot tub heats up, it then seems to cool down just like a regular bath. The first thing is to check the filter, make sure the filter isn't clogged and if you find debris clear it out and give it a good cleaning. If the filter isn't the problem check the thermostat and heat sensors, electrical components can sometimes burn out or go bad and will need to be replaced then, finally check the spa's circulation.

If the plumbing is clogged and the water can't circulate properly, it will begin to gradually cool down after it's been heated. If this is the case, you'll need to drain and clean your hot tub, using a lime flush product to clear the plumbing problem. Number two: your hot tub temperature fluctuates okay, so you turn on your hot tub and the water is warm when you get in, but then five minutes later you're shivering, because the temperature has mysteriously dropped, then it heats up again only to turn so hot that you Feel like you're cooking fluctuating temperatures are usually caused by a temperature sensor that has started to die. If the sensor is in good working order, it may be the thermostat or your heat sensors, whichever one is.

The problem it'll have to be replaced problem number three, your hot tub isn't heating at all. You turn on your hot tub and you wait a little while for it to heat up then step into room temperature, water or, worse, it's ice cold. This can be caused by low flow from your hot tub pump and, if that's the problem, you'll have to replace the pump. The lack of heat may also be due to a bad heating element when a heating element goes bad, there's no fixing it again.

You'll have to replace it, but luckily heating elements aren't expensive and they're not too difficult to replace here's. How to replace your hot tub heating element now remember before you begin any kind of work on your hot tub. Please disconnect all power leading to it number one locate the heating element assembly inside your hot tub cabinet 2 disconnect the electrical wires 3. Remove the heating element 4 place a new heating element in the now empty space, 5.

reconnect the electrical wires and six test. The element by setting your hot tub to the usual soaking temperature and waiting the appropriate amount of time for it to heat up, depending on your current water temperature and ambient temperature. Now you can also save yourself some money and time by keeping your hot tub heater element in good condition, with regular maintenance number one. Keep the water balanced, balanced water chemistry can help prevent corrosion inside your hot tub and extend the life of your heating element and hot tub.

Heater number two: keep air out of the system after every maintenance session be sure to flush all the air out of your system. Air in the lines can lead to the heating assembly's premature failure. Number three clean: the filter regularly clog filters can prevent water from properly flowing to the heater, which can eventually cause the heating element inside to burn out check your filter regularly and clean and replace it whenever necessary. And finally, if you're not sure of what the issue is and you're not comfortable with replacing any of your hot tub parts, it's best to call in a professional.

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