Spa heater maintenance

Sometimes hot tub heaters that appear to be malfunctioning may not be entirely broken. It is possible, for instance, to take an extra long time to heat the water. In this case, the owner needs to decide whether it is time to research and purchase specific spa heater parts or a whole new element for thier hot tub. Sometimes a little simple maintenance will do the trick and cost a lot less!!

Several things can result in a slow heating situation. The first, and probably the most easily addressed, is that the filter has been allowed to become clogged with dirt and debris. The solution, in this case, would simply be to clean the filter.

If the timer is set to filter the water and run through the heating cycle each day, but the water is not warm enough, it may be that the cycle is simply not long enough. In this case, the time clock can easily be re-set.

Many hot tubs will not heat efficiently if the cover is damaged or missing. If so, a replacement cover should be ordered.

If the thermostat is malfunctioning or if the heater has burned out, buying a new spa heater is in order. In this circumstance, a decision must be made as to whether to simply purchase heaters or entire spa control packs and heaters.

Don't throw out that aging spa! It costs thousands of dollars to purchase a new hot tub, but only hundreds to repair an older spa. Control packs and heaters are typically the only items needed to repair a hot tub with aging mechanical and electronic components. These items tend to begin to break down at the same times, and the owner has 3 choices. He may opt to abandon the hot tub altogether, perhaps choosing to purchase a new one at a later date. He may choose to replace the various components one at a time, as they each actually burn out or break down. Or he may choose to purchase an entire package with all the items included, and simply replace them all at one time. This last choice is the most economical and practical. The work will be completed at one time and the owner can return to enjoying his spa every evening after work.

All the necessary items for hot tub repair can be purchased from Spa Care Center, and can be found in the Products section.