Jacuzzi Overheating Electrical Component

Strong burning or electrical smell coming from the equipment bay.

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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 electrical connection arcing, Failing heater relay, Melted wire insulation

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power immediately and do not operate the spa until inspected.

  • Visual inspection: After cooling, open the equipment bay and look for discolored wires, melted insulation, or burn marks on the control board.
  • Check motor: Smell near the pump motors to see if the odor is strongest there, indicating overheating bearings or windings.

Any signs of burning or melted components require professional diagnosis and replacement of the affected parts.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Jet Pump 1
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