How do I know if my heating element is bad in my hot tub?

To test if a bad heater is causing your tripped breaker, you can disconnect the copper tabs (or wires) from the spa pack to the heater element. Once disconnected, turn the power back on. If the breaker stays on, you’ve determined that the heater is bad.

How much does a heating element for a spa cost?

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Heater in a Hot Tub? Hot tub heater replacement cost ranges from $225 to $650, including $150 to $500 for the heating element.

How do you check a hot tub heater element?

You test the element by using an Ohm meter, or any multi-meter will work also. Just place it on Ohms, at 1000, and place your test leads on each of the terminals (power to spa heater should be off). As mentioned above, a measurement of 9-12 Ohms of resistance usually indicates a good element.

Which is Balboa hot tub heater do you use?

M7 controls are intended to accommodate the most demanding new spa designs and advanced water temperature management into the new millennium. Our heaters are used in spas by noted manufacturers such as Caldera, Sundance, Cal Spas, Marquis, Coast, and more. Buy your heater replacement direct from Balboa and save!

What are the elements in a hot tub?

Hot Tub and Spa Heater Elements. Gecko, Balboa and Therm Products Hot Tub Heater Elements and Titanium Heater Elements. — Hot Tub Warehouse

Can a Balboa water group heater be replaced?

Balboa Water Group does not warranty any such replacements and any replacement voids the warranty of any Balboa Water Group component currently installed on the spa. SPA HEATER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT POSES A SAFETY RISK!

Where can I buy a hot tub heater?

Buy your heater replacement direct from Balboa and save! Balboa’s cutting-edge product design and commitment to the advancement in technology continues to make us the leader in the spa industry. Our M7 hot tub heaters are just another great example of our serious commitment to quality and innovative design.