Hot tub error codes help diagnose issues with a spa's heating, water flow, and electrical systems.
These codes vary by manufacturer but typically indicate problems related to sensors, pumps, or power supply. Below is a general guide to common hot tub error codes and their meanings by popular manufacturers.
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| pd | Power supply on battery backup |
| OH | Sensors reading 112-118° F |
| OHH | Overheat. One sensor has detected 118º F. Spa has shut down. |
| OHS | Overheat. One sensor has detected 110º F. Spa has shut down. |
| Flo | Improper flow/pressure switch error |
| Cool | Water temp 20° F below set point |
| ICE | Potential freeze condition |
| Sn1 | Hi-limit sensor failure |
| Sn3 | Temp sensor malfunction |
| Sna | Sensor plugged into jack A fail or not working. Spa has shut down |
| Snb | Sensor plugged into jack B fail or not working. Spa has shut down |
| SnS | Sensors out of balance. If alternating with temp, may be temporary condition causing the spa to shut down. |
| HFL | Substantial difference between temp sensors detected. Could indicate a flow problem |
| LF | Persistent low flow problems. (Displays on the 5th occurrence of "HFL" message with 24 hours). Heater is shut down, but other spa functions run normally. |
| dr | Inadequate flow in heater. |
| dry | Inadequate flow in heater. (Displays on third occurrence of "dr" message) |
| Pr | When spa is first actuated, it will go into Priming Mode |
| - - - | Unknown water temp. Normally displays when first powered up after a refill |
| Std | Spa operating in Standard Mode. |
| Ecn | Spa operating in Economy Mode. |
| SE | Spa operating in Standard-in-Economy Mode. |
| ILOC | Interlock failure - possible pump/ozone spike |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| CoLd | Temperature in the spa heater housing is below 40° F. Status of the heater element is unknown. The low speed pump or circ pump will operate continuously until the temperature rises above 45° F |
| OH | Over heat. The spa is at a temperature above 108° . Do not use spa when temperature is flashing or the OH message is displayed |
| HLoH | Hi Limit Over Heat. Hi limit sensor is disconnected or shorted or the spa temperature is above 112° F |
| SEoP | Sensor open or disconnected. Heater disabled but the spa is operational |
| SESH | Sensor short, nonfunctional. Heater disabled but the spa is operational |
| PSoC | Pressure switch open with circulating pump |
| PSoL | Pressure switch open with low pump |
| PSoH | Pressure switch open with high pump. |
| ToE | Time out error. Indicates that the system’s heartbeat is out of control and all devices will be shut down, making the spa is unusable. This message will rarely ever occur |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| thl/39 | tempprature probe problem |
| th2/current temp | temp probe problem |
| th3/39 | water temp below 39° F |
| OH | water over 112° F. System will restart when temp drops |
| hot | water over 112° F. System will restart when temp drops |
| HL | High limit switch tripped |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| OH | Temp exceeds 118° F |
| Fr | Freeze condition - temp below 40° F |
| FL | Pressure switch failure |
| EO | Shorted temp sensor |
| E1 | Open temp sensor |
| E2 | Shorted hi-limit sensor |
| E3 | Open hi-limit sensor |
| E4 | Shorted flow switch |
| E7 | Improper electrical connection |
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| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| OH | Overheat 108° F, spa is deactivated. |
| FL | Flow. Pressure switch not working |
| SN | Non functional high temperature sensor. Heater is deactivated |
| F2 | 4 hours daily filtration |
| F4 | 8 hours daily filtration |
| F6 | 12 hours daily filtration |
| FC | continuous filtration |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| C | Celsius |
| CL | Current Time of Day |
| ECdu | Econo Mode Duration |
| Econ | Econo Mode Turn On |
| F | Fahrenheight |
| Fldu | Filter Cycle Duration |
| Flon | FIlter Cycle Turn On |
| FLC | Pressure Switch Alarm |
| FLO | Pressure Switch Alarm |
| FrEE | Freeze Protection Alarm |
| HL | High Temperature Alarm |
| Loc | Panel / Keypad Locked |
| PrH | Temperature Sensors Alarm |
| Prr | Temperature Sensors Alarm |
| Tu | Temp Set |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| AOH | Temp in Equipment compartment too high |
| FLO | Pressure switch failure, switch open |
| FLC | Pressure switch failure, switch closed |
| FrE | Possible freeze condition. Can also make itself known through a Flashing Display, 3 Flashing Dots, or 3 Flashing Dots & LED. |
| HL | Sensor measuring 119F |
| Prr | Temp sensor failure |
| Prh | Hi-limit sensor failure |
| SP-HR | hardware error |
| SP-BR | breaker setting to low |
| SP-IN | Input voltage low |
| SP-F1,F2 or F3 | Fuse 1,2 or blown |
| SP-OT | Temp inside skirt high |
| SP-OH | Water temp over 112F |
| RH-HR | Heater Hardware error |
| RH-NH | Heat attempted & failed |
| RH-NF | No flow in heater |
| RH-NC | Comm error to Pack |
| RH-HL | Heater Hi Limit |
| P1, P2 or P3-ER | Pump 1,2 or 3 failure |
| CP-ER | Circ pump failure |
| BL-ER | Blower failure |
| O3-Er | Ozone error |
| A1/A2-ER | Aux. system error |
| FN-ER | Fan failure |
| FB-ER | Fiber optic failure |
| SC-ER | System learning failure |
| Sn1 | Nonfunctional high temp sensor. |
| Sn2 | Nonfunctional temp sensor. |
| FL1 | Water flow problem, pressure switch malfunction. Check for low water level and ensure pump is primed. Check for clogged filter |
| FL2 | Pressure switch problem. Switch closed while pump is deactivated |
| COL | Cool condition. If water temp drops 20ºF below set temp, low speed pump and heater activates to bring temp within 15º of set temp |
| ICE | Freeze condition. 55ºF detected. Low speed pump and heater will activate until spa reaches 65ºF |
| OH | High temperature condition, has reached 110ºF. Low speed pump (and air blower if equipped) will activate to lower temp |
| - - - | "Watchdog". Water temp has reached 118ºF. |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| OH | Overheat Protection (Heater is deactivated, pumps low speed is activated) |
| COOL | temp 20° F cooler than set point |
| FLO* | Flow Switch (heater is deactivated. Pump may also be deactivated) |
| FLO2 | Closed or shorted flow switch on system startup |
| Hold | Panel pressed too many times in a short period of time |
| HOT | Circuit Board temp exceeded acceptable limit |
| ICE | Freeze protection.No action is necessary |
| I CE2 | Freeze protection.No action is necessary |
| PnL | Communication error between the panel and circuit board |
| - - - - | "Watchdog" problem detected |
| Sn1 | Open/Shorted sensor |
| Sn3 | Open /shorted sensor |
| FLO2 | Closed/shorted flow switch at startup |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| OH | Spa temp exceeds acceptable limits |
| FLO | Flow problem |
| ICE | Freeze condition detected |
| SN1 | Hi-limit sensor failure |
| SN2 | Temp sensor failure |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| PS | Flow or pressure switch failure |
| SH | Shorted sensor |
| OP | Open Sensor |
| LO | Temp below 60° F - freeze |
| HL | Temp above 118° F |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| OH | Temperature has exceeded 110° F |
| SN | Sensor failure |
| FL | Flow/pressure switch stuck in closed position |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| err 1 (H20) | Prime Failed |
| err 3 | Stuck Button |
| err 4 | No Water Sensor |
| err 5 | Over temp |
| err 6 | Thermal Cut Out Tripped |
| err 7 | Stuck Relay |
| err 8 | No Temp Data |
| 01 | Stuck Button |
| 02 | No Controller Data |
| 03 | Temp Sensor |
| 04 | Water Sensor |
| 05 | Spa Over Temp |
| 06 | Heater Thermal Cut Out |
| 07 | Stuck Heater Relay |
| 09 | Water Prime Failed |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| C | Celsius |
| CL | Current Time of Day |
| ECdu | Economy Mode Duration |
| Econ | Economy Mode Turn On |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| Fldu | Filter Cycle Duration |
| Flon | Filter Cycle Turn On |
| FLC | Pressure Switch Alarm |
| FLO | Pressure Switch Alarm |
| FrEE | Freeze Protection Alarm |
| HL | High Temperature Alarm |
| Loc | Panel / Keypad Locked |
| PrH | Temperature Sensors Alarm |
| Prr | Temperature Sensors Alarm |
| Tu | Temperature Set Celsius |
| Tu | Temperature Set Fahrenheit |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| ILOC | Interlock failure - possible pump/ozone spike |
| FLO/FL1/FL2 | Flow/Pressure switch malfunction |
| Hold | Panel buttons pressed to many times/quickly |
| HOT | PCB temperature above acceptable limit - air blower on |
| ICE | Potential freeze condition |
| Pnl | Communication between PCB and panel interrupted |
| Sn1 | Hi-limit sensor failure |
| Sn3 | Temp sensor failure |
| - - - | "Watchdog" problem detected (possible temp /hi-limit error) |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| HiLi | Water tem over acceptable limit |
| BJ2P | Pump/Blower purge - normal condition |
| FP | Freeze protect mode - temp under acceptable condition |
| SS=0;SS=S;LS=O;LS=S | Multiple causes; open sensors, bad connection or voltage |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| OH | Temperature has exceeded 110° F |
| SN | Sensor failure |
| FL | Flow/pressure switch stuck in closed position |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| Sn1 | Nonfunctional high temperature sensor. Heater is deactivated. |
| Sn2 | Nonfunctional temperature sensor. Heater is deactivated. |
| FL1 | Water flow problem, inhibited or pressure switch malfunction. Check for proper spa water level and ensure pump is primed. Check for clogged filter. |
| FL2 | Pressure switch problem. Switch closed while pump is deactivated. |
| COL | Cool condition. If water temperature drops 20°F below set temperature, low speed pump and heater activates to bring temperature within 15° of set temperature. |
| ICE | Freeze condition. 55°F detected. Low speed pump and heater will activate until spa reaches 65°F. |
| OH | High temperature condition, has reached 110°F. Do not enter the spa. Low speed pump (and air blower if so equipped) will activate to assist in lowering temperature. |
| - - - | "Watchdog". Water temperature has reached 118°F. Entire system is disabled. Contact qualified service technician. |
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|
| HiLi | Water temp over acceptable limit |
| BJ2P | Pump/Blower purge - normal condition |
| FP | Freeze protect-temp under acceptable condition |
| SS=0; SS=S; LS=O; LS=S | Multiple causes; open sensors, bad connection to panel, improper voltage, etc. |
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