Fixing a Hot Tub for Just $33 Instead of $350! | 2026-10-02 - Video

Tonight I'm working on a new-to-me hot tub, and hopefully saving myself a few hundred dollars.
The hot tub had a bad heating element. Instead of replacing the entire Balboa heater assembly for around $350, I decided to replace just the heating element itself, which cost about $33.
Here's what I've done so far:
- Replaced the heating element.
- Fixed several water leaks.
- Removed most of the scale buildup.
- Filled the hot tub back up for testing.
One of the easiest ways to diagnose a bad heating element is if the hot tub immediately trips the breaker when power is applied. In many cases, that's a strong indication the heating element has failed.
Now it's time for the real test:
- Does the heater work?
- Do the jets run properly?
- And most importantly... did I fix all the leaks?
Sometimes repairing individual components instead of replacing entire assemblies can save a lot of money.

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