What should I do if my spa pump is not working?
Turn the bleed valve clockwise to retighten as soon as water begins to trickle out. NOTE: Never over tighten the bleed valve or use a wrench or vice grips to tighten – this may break the thumb screw. Other causes of a non-working pump may be:
Can You troubleshoot a hot springs pool pump?
Troubleshooting a pump is a no-brainer for many, but if you have any doubts of what to do, then call the professionals here at Hot Springs Pools & Spas! We care about your safety first and deal with spas on a daily basis, so we can identify a problem quicker than a regular handy-man.
What does it mean when your hot tub pump is stuck?
You may see a code on your topside control indicating that pumps are stuck on. This can mean that your water is overheating. You may also see an indication that a pump was stuck on when the spa was last powered on. In either case, do not get into the hot tub for safety reasons. Leave the cover off for cooling.
What to do if your hot tub is not working?
If the error signal continues on the control panel then you will need to consult your hot tub manual to see what the problem is. If the control panel simply seems not to be working you can check the connections to it and also see if any water has got in it which could be the problem.
Turn the bleed valve clockwise to retighten as soon as water begins to trickle out. NOTE: Never over tighten the bleed valve or use a wrench or vice grips to tighten – this may break the thumb screw. Other causes of a non-working pump may be:
Why is my hot tub not running when I turn it on?
When the spa is refilled, some of that air may become trapped and act as a plug that keeps water from moving through the hot tub’s piping. If you turn on your spa, hear the pumps running, but see no water flowing from the jets, the most likely culprit is an airlock. Turn the spa off immediately to prevent damage to the heater and the pumps.
Why is my spa water not turning on?
The spa isn’t heating, or the water is a lot cooler than it used to be, but everything else seems operational. The water got very hot but then everything just shut down…now the spa won’t turn on, although power seems to be getting to it.
Troubleshooting a pump is a no-brainer for many, but if you have any doubts of what to do, then call the professionals here at Hot Springs Pools & Spas! We care about your safety first and deal with spas on a daily basis, so we can identify a problem quicker than a regular handy-man.
