We have an American Standard whirlpool tub. It's probably about 20 years old and we haven't been able to find the model name or number. It's about 4' by 5'. Our problem: we don't know how to turn on the whirlpool! There's a flat switch on the rim that says "On-Off" (it's on the American Standard metal label) but nothing happens when we push it. Can you help us? Thank you very much!

This sounds like the air switch in the motor is not working properly. You will need to remove the pump from under the tub to access the air switch located in a housing on the motor.

Replacement Air Switch will cost you about $20

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You haven't given the exact model number of your set here. Just visit this site named'Electro-help' for more details. Check this link and select the site. Pull up older posts there.

In my case I took the motor out and used a screw driver to turn the impeller in the front of the pump and the fins inthe back. Put it back together and it worked. I then used 2 tablesoons of dishwashing detergent and 1/2 cup bleach and ran it for 20 minutes to clean and degrease the impellers

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This is normal very a short period of time. if is continues your motor may be going out.

some people use spray foam which you can add later

This tub should certainly still be under warranty if it is less than a year old. With my business, I offer a one year warranty that is standard with all of my installs. You may want to try your contractor first to see if he/she offers a warranty. If your contractor did not offer you a warranty, you may call American Standard @ 1-800-442-1902 mon-fri. from 8 am-6pm EST. If you have to go through them, the part should be under warranty, but you will be on your own for the labor portion. I would still check with my contractor first. I do not know any contractor that does not offer a one year warranty. Unless this was just a handyman and not a professional contractor.

Most of these jets turn to close. Check if you turn the nozzle. Hope it helps

check for power at plug in if power your vacume switch is probably out replace switch.

no manual. Sounds like the motor is no good. What model and brand of pump do you have?
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