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Hot Tub Not Heating Enough? 10 Reasons Why

By Hot Tub Works

Hot Tub Not Heating Enough? 10 Reasons Why

Let’s assume that there are no error codes on the display panel. Everything seems normal, but the water is not as hot as it normally is. At this point, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to identify and fix the problem(s) in your hot tub.

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Spa Error Codes – The Big List

By Hot Tub Works

Spa Error Codes: The Big List

The best thing about digital spas and hot tubs is that you get error codes for most equipment problems. But what do the abbreviated codes mean?

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Hot Tub Leaking from the Bottom

By Hot Tub Works

Hot Tub Leaking from the Bottom

Got a leaky hot tub? More often than not, the issue isn’t the shell itself. Leaky pumps, light gaskets, skimmers, jets, and other plumbing connections are to blame. Here’s how to locate and fix most hot tub leaks.

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Top 5 Hot Tub Heater Problems

By Hot Tub Works

Top 5 Hot Tub Heater Problems

Hot tub won’t heat?! A hot tub without heat is, well, COLD! And that’s not fun for anyone. We’ll walk you through some solutions for the most common hot tub heater problems.

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Replacing a Wet End on a Spa Pump

By Hot Tub Works

Wet End Replacement – a wet end is the part of your spa pump that gets wet – the volute halves, and inside, the impeller and shaft seal. It’s sold as a complete unit, for quick field replacement, in the case of volute, impeller or seal failure. Here’s a quick change wet end for the […]

Filed Under: Hot Tub Parts & Equipment, Hot Tub Repairs & Troubleshooting

How to Replace a Spa Pack

By Hot Tub Works

A Spa Pack is an integrated unit that contains the spa pump, heater, blower and controls. On average, a spa pack will last around 10 years, before one or more components begins to fail, or give you regular trouble. Replacing your Spa Pak can be a quick and simple affair. In the worst case scenario, […]

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How to Troubleshoot Common Hot Tub Problems

By Hot Tub Works

Unfortunately, hot tubs don’t always work the way we want them to. Heaters may not heat, water flow will be low or nonexistent, leaks can pop up and water chemistry can go awry. The good news is that most hot tub problems can be remedied with a little bit of troubleshooting and a quick fix […]

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How to Replace a Spa Heater

By Hot Tub Works

How to Replace a Spa Heater

If your spa heater is not heating at all, but there are no error codes or tripped circuit breakers or GFCI outlets, or other faulty components, it’s likely that the heater element has failed.

Filed Under: Hot Tub Repairs & Troubleshooting

Hot Tub Parts: Spa Jet Repair & Replacement

By Hot Tub Works

Spa and hot tub jets – the nozzles where the water and air comes out are really are for me, the distinction in a spa and a hot tub. The jets used in most traditional round wooden hot tubs are neither fancy or numerous. They may not even have a blower, and are more about […]

Filed Under: Hot Tub Repairs & Troubleshooting, Pool Care Equipment

Your Hot Tub Water Smells Bad!

By Hot Tub Works

Your Hot Tub Water Smells Bad!

A spa with an odor problem is not uncommon, so don’t feel bad when it happens to you. Here are some steps to take to remove odors from your spa, so you can get back to enjoying your relaxing soaks.

Filed Under: Hot Tub Care & Maintenance, Hot Tub Repairs & Troubleshooting

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