Aquacomfort Electrical Short / Overcurrent

Heater trips the household breaker or GFCI when it starts.

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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

Shorted blower motor, Shorted transformer, Water intrusion into electrical compartment, Damaged wiring insulation

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Turn off power and investigate.

  • Inspect for moisture: Open the electrical compartment and look for signs of water leaks or condensation. Dry thoroughly and correct any plumbing leaks above.
  • Check wiring: Look for burnt, pinched, or abraded wires touching metal surfaces. Repair or replace damaged wiring.
  • Isolate components (advanced): A technician can disconnect loads (blower, transformer, etc.) one at a time to identify the shorted component.
  • Professional repair: Because of shock and fire risk, have a qualified electrician or pool heater technician complete the diagnosis and repair.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Blower Motor Assembly
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