Coleman
Overheating Electrical Component
Strong burning or electrical smell from equipment bay during operation.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Overheating pump motor, Loose high-current connection, Failing heater relay, Shorted wiring harness
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Immediately turn off power at the GFCI breaker. Do not continue to operate the spa until the source is identified.
- 1. Visual inspection: Open the equipment bay and look for discolored, melted, or charred components, especially around pumps, heater terminals, and the control board.
- 2. Check motor temperature: Carefully feel (without touching bare terminals) the pump motors. Excessive heat or visible smoke indicates imminent failure; replace the motor or pump assembly.
- 3. Tighten connections: With power off, tighten all high-current connections at the heater and pump terminals.
- 4. Replace damaged parts: Any burned wiring, connectors, or relays must be replaced. Often this requires replacing the entire control pack or pump.
- 5. Professional evaluation: Due to fire risk, have a qualified spa technician or electrician inspect and repair overheating electrical components.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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