Coleman Circulation Pump Failure

Water is not circulating when spa is in filtration or heating mode, but jets work when manually activated.

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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

Failed dedicated circulation pump, Blocked circulation line, Air lock in circulation circuit, Control pack not powering circ pump

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the GFCI breaker before working on the circulation pump.

  • 1. Identify circulation pump: Coleman spas often have a small, continuously running circulation pump separate from the jet pumps.
  • 2. Check for vibration: With power on, lightly touch the pump housing (without touching terminals). If there is no vibration or warmth, the pump may not be running.
  • 3. Bleed air: Loosen the circulation pump unions to release trapped air, then retighten.
  • 4. Clean filter: A clogged filter can starve the circulation pump. Remove and clean or replace the filter.
  • 5. Replace pump: If the pump receives power but does not run, replace the circulation pump with a Coleman-compatible unit.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Circulation Pump
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