Hot Spring Overheating Electrical Component

Strong burning or electrical smell from equipment bay; components may be hot to the touch.

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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

Loose heater terminal causing arcing, Failing jet pump motor, Shorted ozone generator, Overloaded wiring or undersized lugs

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Immediately turn off power at the breaker and do not restore power until the source is identified.

  • Visual inspection: After cooling, open the equipment bay and look for burned wires, melted insulation, or discoloration on the heater terminals, pumps, and control board.
  • Tighten connections: Any loose but undamaged screw terminals should be tightened to manufacturer torque specs.
  • Replace damaged parts: Replace any component showing signs of overheating or melting. Do not reuse burned connectors.

Because of fire risk, have a qualified technician inspect and repair any overheating issues.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

No-Fault Heater Assembly
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