RE: Why won't the solar-powered hot tub come on?

Question:We have a solar-powered hot tub that seats four people. We have not used it as often lately as we did during the winter, more because of time constraints than anything else. We have had the water tested regularly, adjusted chemicals as needed, etc., but all of a sudden the motor that filters the water will not turn on. The jets will not work either. We have flipped the breaker, unplugged it and plugged it back in, and pressed the reset button on the power cord. Any suggestions? The previous homeowners put the hot tub in and are not available to ask anything right now. I'd love to avoid a service call.

Answers:
If you have a volt meter, check to see if you have power going to the motor. Sounds like it may be froze up. If you don't have a voltage meter, go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a "Non-Contact Voltage Detector". It costs about 10 bucks, looks like an ink pen, and all you have to do it hold it next to where the wires go into the pump and it will let you know if you have voltage there. If you do, then the motor is bad. If not, then check for voltage at the outlet the same way. If you don't have voltage there, then go to the breaker, turn it on, and put the voltage detector on the breaker. By doing this, you'll be able to figure out what is bad and then you'll know rather or not you can fix it yourself. Good Luck!