Why does it take so long for my spa to heat up?
The condition of your hot tub’s components such as the water heater, pump, cover and even the jets affect how quickly your hot tub will reach its ideal temperature. If some of these components are wearing out or damaged, it can take much longer to reach the temperature you desire.
Can you run a spa without the heater?
You leave the power on and set your required temperature, and your spa is ready to use at any time. This is an ideal energy efficient solution for most spa owners. Non-heated spas will require the use of an external heating element.
How long should a spa take to heat up?
Your spa heat-up time depends on the temperature of the water, the ambient temperature, the location of the spa and size of the heater. As a rule of thumb, we say 1-2 degrees per hour. Swim spas can take from 20 to 40 hours and portable spas from 12-18 hours.
What should I do if my spa heater fails?
There are 2 ways to replace a failed spa heater. You can choose to replace the internal immersion element or to replace the whole spa heater assembly, including the stainless heater chamber and the union ends. You can buy the spa heater element for less than $30 and save your dollars from buying a whole spa heater which costs a bit more.
Do you need to check the wiring of a spa heater?
Wiring checks are the first step to ensure safety and proper function before beginning service on a unit.
Why does my spa heater burn out fast?
A spa heater element burns out fast if it is used without water around it. Hot tub elements can be tested to see if there is a short in the coating that envelopes the heating element. The spa heating element can also buildup scale from the hard water or salt systems used.
How can I find out if my hot tub is heating up?
Check water set temperature at control panel. Check for dirty filters. Clean if necessary. Check “heat mode” the hot tub is set in. Hot tub should be in ready/standard mode. Check the control panel for heater light indicator and/or thermometer icon. If the light is on or the indicator icon is moving, the hot tub should be heating.
Is there a troubleshooting guide for a spa?
There are many problems spa owners can identify and resolve themselves. This troubleshooting guide will help you with many common problems and may save you a service call. We don’t expect spa owners to be technicians, so everything contained in this guide is non-technical and does not involve tools.
How to troubleshoot an issue with your hot tub?
To troubleshoot an issue with your spa, locate your specific problem in the chart below to help determine a probable cause, and then apply the right solution. Do you need to call a professional technician?
How to troubleshoot an instant tripping breaker on a hot tub?
The proper way to troubleshoot an instant tripping breaker is to first turn the GFCI breaker off. Then, access the spa pack and unplug all components (all water pumps, blowers, and Ozonator if the spa has one) except for the light. Then turn GFCI breaker back on.
How can I test my ThermoSpas hot tub?
ThermoSpas offers free computerized testing of your water. If you reach the point of having no luck with keeping your water in balance, and have tried draining and refilling your tub, you can send us a sample of your hot tub water for analysis. Please contact ThermoSpas Customer Care Department at 800-876-0158, option 2.
