Jacuzzi Overheating Motor (Pre-Overload)

Pump motor is very hot to the touch but still running.

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Possible Causes

High ambient temperature, Restricted ventilation, Overvoltage or undervoltage, Internal winding deterioration

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not touch the motor housing with bare hands if it appears extremely hot. Turn off power and allow it to cool.

Steps to mitigate:

  • Improve airflow: Clear vegetation and debris around the Jacuzzi motor. Provide shade if exposed to direct sun all day.
  • Check load: Ensure valves are not overly throttled and that the pump is not dead-heading against a closed valve.
  • Verify voltage: Have a technician measure supply voltage under load.
  • Monitor operation: If the motor continues to run excessively hot, plan for motor replacement before failure.

Consistent overheating shortens motor life and can lead to sudden failure.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Jacuzzi pump motor assembly
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