Hot Tub Repairs & Troubleshooting

Spa & Hot Tub Error Codes - FL, FLO, FLOW, LF

Today's post is about water flow trouble codes on your spa panel. These are usually presented as FL, FLO or FLOW on your display.

January 1, 2020

Troubleshooting Spa Topside Control Panels

Think of it as a remote control for your hot tub, wired into your spa controller, which is really the brains of the spa system. The spa-side control panel, it's just a convenient way to turn things on and off, and view equipment status lights and water temperature.

January 1, 2020

Replacing a Wet End on a Spa Pump

January 1, 2020

Hot Tub Circulation Pump Troubleshooting

Circulation pumps used in spas and hot tubs, also called circ pumps or hush pumps, are low-flow pumps that slowly circulate the water 24/7, to continuously filter, heat and chemically treat the water.

January 1, 2020

How to Fix Hot Tub Air Lock

Hot tub air lock happens when air gets trapped inside the plumbing, and the circulation pump is unable to prime. This keeps water from flowing through the water lines, preventing the pump(s), heater and jets from working normally.

January 1, 2020

Spa & Hot Tub Owner's Manuals

Here's an extensive reference sheet on where to find owner's manuals for a spa. Use these as guides for use, care and troubleshooting information.

January 1, 2020

Spa & Hot Tub Ozone Problems

January 1, 2020

Hot Tub Pump Problems

Spa pumps need to operate every day to maintain clean and hot spa water - so when your hot tub pump has problems, it's an emergency.

January 1, 2020

Help! My Spa Pump is Leaking!

A leaking spa pump is one of the most common problems spa owners face. That's because the pump shaft is spinning around at speeds of up to 3450 rpm, generating a ton of heat and friction.

January 1, 2020

Cost to Repair a Hot Tub

Many hot tub problems can be cheap to fix, but larger equipment purchases can be costly. Let's look at costs for some common spa repairs and equipment replacements.

January 1, 2020

Hot Tub Leak Repair Using Leak Sealer

In cases where there is no obvious puddle beneath an obvious drip, you may want to try a hot tub leak repair sealer. Leisure Time's Leak Seal is the product for you!

January 1, 2020

Hot Tub Pressure Switch Adjustments

The pressure switch on a hot tub or spa is a pressure sensor that is mounted onto the heater housing, or very close to the exit point of the heater.

January 1, 2020