Jacuzzi Overcurrent / Electrical Short

Jacuzzi pool heater causes the circuit breaker to trip when it starts or shortly after.

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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 or control board, Incorrect breaker size, Damaged wiring insulation

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

Steps to diagnose tripping:

  • Verify breaker size: Confirm the breaker rating matches Jacuzzi’s installation manual for the heater model.
  • Inspect wiring: Look for pinched, burned, or exposed wires inside the heater cabinet.
  • Isolate components: A technician can disconnect the blower, transformer, or other loads one at a time to identify the shorted component.

Because this involves live electrical testing, contact a qualified electrician or Jacuzzi technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Jacuzzi Combustion Blower Motor / Control Board
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