We talk a lot about how energy efficient our air conditioners and heaters are in our home, and ultimately do everything in our power to get them to run at their most peak efficiency.  How about our spa heater?  We are going to take a look at just how efficient spa heaters really are.

 

Here are some basic spa heater troubleshooting tips.  Each spa system is different, so identifying your heating issues can be difficult.  The information below should help you identify the issue.  If heater replacement is necessary, you can use our HEATER LOCATOR to find the right spa heater for your system.  You can also browse our HEATERS along with our HEATER PARTS.

 

Choosing the right heater for your hot tub is extremely important.  Compatibility is also a significant factor.  Here are some tips on choosing the right spa heater and which heater you should be using.  Note that all Balboa spa heaters currently come with a one year manufacturer warranty.  All of our spa heaters can be found here:  SPA HEATERS.  If you are unaware of what heater you should be using for your hot tub.  You can use our HEATER LOCATOR to find the correct product.

Replacing your spa heater can be an easy process if you have the right information and know what spa heater you need.  We have developed a Heater Locator to assist in that process.  You can look up your heater by spa manufacturer, spa control system number, or make and model of your hot tub.

 

Replacing the spa heater can feel like a daunting task, but it’s often necessary to maintain the comfort and functionality of your spa. This guide will walk you through the basics of spa heater replacement, from identifying when it’s time to replace the heater to selecting the right one and ensuring proper installation.

 

Hot tub owners often face a variety of common issues that can affect performance and enjoyment. One of the most frequent problems is cloudy water. This can be caused by poor water balance, dirty filters, or a buildup of oils and lotions. To resolve this, check and adjust the pH, alkalinity, and sanitizer levels, clean or replace the filters, and use a clarifier or shock treatment to clear the water.

 

If you have a hot tub/spa, there will come a time when you will need to replace your spa heater. It is an inevitability with owning a hot tub. Generally speaking, this comes about every three to five years. This article assumes that you have already determined that the spa heater or spa element needs replacing. Generally this is the case when you have a "dry fire", where the heater is running and no water is flowing through it. That will generally kill the heating element (even if the thermostat and flow switches are working properly), and thus the need to read this article.

Finding the right heater for your system is imperative in properly repairing your spa control system.  Generally speaking, you can find the proper part number from the label located on your heater housing.  If it is a Balboa Water Group heater, which will be covered here on this page, the heater number will be on the label which should look something like the following:

Over the course of time, Balboa has had a tendency to like to discontinue products at an exceedingly accelerated rate. There are a significant number of Balboa heaters that have been discontinued and Balboa has not provided a replacement part number for any of them. If you are trying to replace one of the spa heaters on this list, and are having trouble locating it, you now know why. You may have come to this page through our Heater Locator, which lists all of the spa control systems made by Balboa Water Group over the last 25 years.