Jandy
Electrical Short or Overload
Heater trips the electrical breaker when starting or during operation.
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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 igniter, Damaged wiring insulation, Faulty control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Leave the breaker off until the fault is found. Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker.
- Visual inspection: With power off, inspect wiring for burn marks, melted insulation, or loose connections.
- Component isolation: Disconnect suspect components (blower, igniter) one at a time and have a technician test resistance to identify a shorted part.
- Replace failed parts: Replace any component that shows a direct short or visible damage.
- Professional service: If no obvious cause is found, a technician should test the control board and internal wiring.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Blower Motor Assembly
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