Cold Tub?
Let's Fix It.
Heaters, pumps, jets, leaks, control panels, and covers. I diagnose what actually failed on your spa, quote it before I start, and get you back in the water. Serving Vancouver, WA to Longview & Washougal.
What's Wrong With It
These are the calls I get most often. If your spa is doing one of these, it is almost always a repairable part rather than a dead tub.
Water Won't Heat
The tub runs but the water stays lukewarm, or the heater cuts out before it reaches your set temperature.
The Fix: Test the heater element, high-limit sensor, thermostat, and flow switch, then replace the failed part.
Leaking Water
Water on the pad, a level that keeps dropping, or damp insulation under the cabinet panels.
The Fix: Trace the leak to the union, pump seal, heater housing, jet body, or fitting and reseal or replace it.
Weak or Dead Jets
Jets that used to pound your shoulders now trickle, or one seat has no pressure at all.
The Fix: Clear airlocks, service the filter and intake, and rebuild or replace worn jet internals and diverters.
Error Codes on the Panel
FLO, DR, OH, SN, or a blinking display that shuts the tub down before it finishes a cycle.
The Fix: Read the code, confirm it against the real fault, and repair the sensor, circuit board, or topside panel.
Loud or Silent Pump
A grinding, humming, or screeching pump, or one that simply doesn't come on when it should.
The Fix: Check the motor, capacitor, and wet end, then rebuild or swap the pump with a matched replacement.
Tripping the GFCI
The breaker or GFCI kicks off as soon as the heater or a pump tries to start.
The Fix: Isolate the failing component at the equipment. Panel and circuit faults go to a licensed electrician.
What I Handle
Recent Spa Work
Photos from real jobs, taken on site.
Cracked Union Leak
A split 2" fitting spraying water inside the cabinet
Union Replacement
Old sealant cut away and the union pulled off the heater
Heater & Control Pack
Gecko control pack back together and holding temperature
How the Call Goes
Straight Diagnosis
I open the cabinet, test the equipment, and tell you what actually failed. If the tub isn't worth repairing, I'll say so instead of selling you parts.
Clear Price First
You get the parts cost and the labor estimate before I start. $75/hour with a one-hour minimum, and no surprise line items at the end.
Repair & Test
I make the repair, run the tub through a full heat and jet cycle, and confirm it holds temperature and stays dry before I pack up.
Straight Pricing
$75/hour with a one-hour minimum, plus parts at cost. Most hot tub repairs run $150-450 depending on the component, and you get that number before any work starts. The estimate is free.
If the repair costs more than the tub is worth, I'll tell you that too. With 5+ years of hands-on experience, I'd rather lose the job than sell you a pump for a spa that's done.
Where I Draw the Line
I service the spa's own equipment, plumbing, and components. New 240V circuits, subpanels, disconnect boxes, and other permit-required electrical work belong to a licensed electrician.
I'll tell you which one your job needs on the first call, before anyone schedules anything.
Hot Tub Questions
How much does hot tub repair cost?
Labor is $75/hour with a one-hour minimum, plus parts. Most common repairs land between $150 and $450 depending on the component. A heater element or topside panel is on the lower end; a full pump replacement runs higher. You get the number before I start.
What hot tub brands do you work on?
I work on most residential spas, including Jacuzzi, Sundance, Hot Spring, Caldera, Bullfrog, Marquis, Cal Spas, Master Spas, Coleman, Lifesmart, and the common Balboa and Gecko control systems that sit inside a lot of them.
Can you fix a hot tub leak?
Usually, yes. Most leaks come from a union, pump seal, heater housing, jet body, or a cracked fitting, and all of those are repairable. Leaks in the shell itself are a different story, and I'll tell you honestly if that's what you're dealing with.
Do you move or haul away hot tubs?
I handle spa relocation around a property and moves between homes in the service area, including disconnect and reconnect at the equipment. Tell me the access route and any stairs when you call so I can plan the crew and gear.
Do you do the electrical hookup?
I work on the spa's own equipment, wiring, and components. Installing a new 240V dedicated circuit, subpanel, or disconnect box is permit-required electrical work, so that goes to a licensed electrician. I'll tell you upfront which one your job needs.
How soon can you come out?
Most hot tub calls get scheduled within 24 to 48 hours. A cold tub in winter counts as urgent, so call and I'll do what I can to get there the same day.
Get Your Spa Running Again
Tell me the brand, the symptom, and any error code on the panel. I'll tell you what it likely is and what it'll cost to fix.