LA Spas
Ground Fault / Short Circuit
Spa trips the GFCI breaker immediately or within a few seconds of turning it on.
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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
Water intrusion in pump motor, Shorted heater element, Damaged ozone generator, Cracked or wet topside control cable
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Frequent breaker tripping indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Do not bypass the GFCI.
- Visual inspection: With power off, inspect the equipment bay for obvious water leaks onto electrical components.
- Isolate components (advanced): A technician can disconnect the heater, pumps, and ozone one at a time from the control board, then re‑energize to see which component causes the trip.
- Dry moisture: If you find water inside the control box or on motors, dry thoroughly and fix the leak before re‑energizing.
Because of shock risk, component isolation and replacement should be performed by a qualified spa technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heater Element
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