Dream Maker Spas
Dream Maker Spas Hot Tubs & Spas Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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COL
Display shows COL, and the heater does not run; the spa remains cool.
Cold protection or economy mode indication.
COOL
Display shows COOL, and the heater does not run even though the set temperature is higher.
Cool condition or sensor-based delay
dr
Display shows dr or DR, and the spa stops heating; this may occur after running for a short time.
Dry heater or low water flow detected.
dY
Display shows dY or DY after dr, and the spa may shut down heating.
Persistent dry heater condition or heater protection lockout.
EC
Display shows EC or ECO, and the spa does not heat continuously; the temperature drops between filter cycles.
Economy heating mode enabled.
FLC
The display shows FLC or FL2, the heater is disabled, and it sometimes occurs intermittently.
Flow Switch Closed When It Should Be Open (Flow Switch Stuck or Miswired)
FLO
The display shows FLO or FL1, and the heater will not turn on; sometimes the pump runs continuously.
Insufficient Water Flow or Flow Switch Open
HL
The display shows HL or HLo, and the spa stops heating; the pump may continue to run.
High-Limit Trip Due to Localized Overheating or Sensor Trip
ICE
Display shows ICE or IC, and pumps run periodically even when the spa is not in use.
Freeze protection mode active.
LOC
Display shows LOC or the keypad is unresponsive; buttons do not work.
Keypad lock or panel lockout enabled.
OH
The display shows OH or OHH, and the spa shuts down; pumps may run briefly then stop.
Overheat Condition Detected by High-Limit Sensor
PF
Display shows PF or PFL, and the spa shuts down unexpectedly; it may restart.
Power failure or low line voltage detected.
Prr
Display shows Prr or PR, and the spa may not heat or run normally.
Priming mode or pump prime error.
SE
Display shows SE or SEn, and the spa may behave erratically.
Sensor error or sensor out of sync.
SLP
Display shows SLP or SL, and spa only heats during filter cycles, often cooler than set point.
Sleep mode enabled
Sn1
The control panel displays Sn1, and the spa will not heat or shows an incorrect water temperature.
Primary Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
Sn2
The control panel displays Sn2, and the spa may shut down heating or pumps.
High-Limit Temperature Sensor Failure or Out-of-Range Reading
Sn3
The control panel displays Sn3, and the spa may not heat or may shut down.
Auxiliary or Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
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The display is blank or shows only dashes, and the spa is not responding.
Topside control communication failure.
Symptom
Air bubbles continuously enter spa from jets even when air controls are closed
Air induction leak or faulty air control valve
Symptom
Jets do not work; no water movement when the JETS button is pressed.
Jet pump not running
Symptom
LED lights in the spa do not work or some colors are missing
LED lighting system failure
Symptom
Ozone generator not working, no ozone bubbles visible at designated jet
Ozonator failure or blocked ozone line
Symptom
Slice (gate) valves around pump or heater are leaking or hard to operate
Worn or damaged slice valve seals
Symptom
Spa does not maintain programmed filtration cycles or runs pump at unexpected times
Filtration cycle programming issue
Symptom
Spa heats very slowly or cannot reach the set temperature, especially in cold weather.
Insufficient heating performance or heat loss
Symptom
Spa makes loud banging or knocking noises when pump starts or stops
Water hammer or loose plumbing
Symptom
Spa shell surface around jets or seats feels rough or sandpaper-like
Scale buildup on acrylic or rotomolded shell
Symptom
Spa water has a persistent musty or moldy odor
Biofilm and organic contamination in plumbing
Symptom
Spa water has a strong burning or electrical smell near the equipment bay
Overheating electrical component or wiring
Symptom
Spa water is cloudy or milky and does not clear with filtration
Suspended particles and poor water balance
Symptom
Spa water is foamy when jets are on
Excess surfactants and contaminants in water
Symptom
Spa will not heat; water stays cold even though pumps run and the set temperature is high.
Heater element failure
Symptom
The circulation pump is noisy, rattling, or whining during operation.
Worn circulation pump bearings or cavitation
Symptom
The pump runs, but jets are weak or some seats have little to no pressure.
Restricted jet flow or partially blocked plumbing
Symptom
The spa trips the GFCI breaker immediately or shortly after turning on.
Ground fault or short circuit in spa components
Symptom
Topside control buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work
Failed or water-damaged topside control panel
Symptom
Water leaking from around a specific jet in the spa shell.
Jet body or gasket leak
Symptom
Water leaking from under the spa cabinet or around the equipment bay.
Plumbing or component leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL |
Display shows COL, and the heater does not run; the spa remains cool.
|
Cold protection or economy mode indication. | View Details |
| COOL |
Display shows COOL, and the heater does not run even though the set temperature is higher.
|
Cool condition or sensor-based delay | View Details |
| dr |
Display shows dr or DR, and the spa stops heating; this may occur after running for a short time.
|
Dry heater or low water flow detected. | View Details |
| dY |
Display shows dY or DY after dr, and the spa may shut down heating.
|
Persistent dry heater condition or heater protection lockout. | View Details |
| EC |
Display shows EC or ECO, and the spa does not heat continuously; the temperature drops between filter cycles.
|
Economy heating mode enabled. | View Details |
| FLC |
The display shows FLC or FL2, the heater is disabled, and it sometimes occurs intermittently.
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Flow Switch Closed When It Should Be Open (Flow Switch Stuck or Miswired) | View Details |
| FLO |
The display shows FLO or FL1, and the heater will not turn on; sometimes the pump runs continuously.
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Insufficient Water Flow or Flow Switch Open | View Details |
| HL |
The display shows HL or HLo, and the spa stops heating; the pump may continue to run.
|
High-Limit Trip Due to Localized Overheating or Sensor Trip | View Details |
| ICE |
Display shows ICE or IC, and pumps run periodically even when the spa is not in use.
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Freeze protection mode active. | View Details |
| LOC |
Display shows LOC or the keypad is unresponsive; buttons do not work.
|
Keypad lock or panel lockout enabled. | View Details |
| OH |
The display shows OH or OHH, and the spa shuts down; pumps may run briefly then stop.
|
Overheat Condition Detected by High-Limit Sensor | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF or PFL, and the spa shuts down unexpectedly; it may restart.
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Power failure or low line voltage detected. | View Details |
| Prr |
Display shows Prr or PR, and the spa may not heat or run normally.
|
Priming mode or pump prime error. | View Details |
| SE |
Display shows SE or SEn, and the spa may behave erratically.
|
Sensor error or sensor out of sync. | View Details |
| SLP |
Display shows SLP or SL, and spa only heats during filter cycles, often cooler than set point.
|
Sleep mode enabled | View Details |
| Sn1 |
The control panel displays Sn1, and the spa will not heat or shows an incorrect water temperature.
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Primary Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| Sn2 |
The control panel displays Sn2, and the spa may shut down heating or pumps.
|
High-Limit Temperature Sensor Failure or Out-of-Range Reading | View Details |
| Sn3 |
The control panel displays Sn3, and the spa may not heat or may shut down.
|
Auxiliary or Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| — — |
The display is blank or shows only dashes, and the spa is not responding.
|
Topside control communication failure. | View Details |
| – |
Air bubbles continuously enter spa from jets even when air controls are closed
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Air induction leak or faulty air control valve | View Details |
| – |
Jets do not work; no water movement when the JETS button is pressed.
|
Jet pump not running | View Details |
| – |
LED lights in the spa do not work or some colors are missing
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LED lighting system failure | View Details |
| – |
Ozone generator not working, no ozone bubbles visible at designated jet
|
Ozonator failure or blocked ozone line | View Details |
| – |
Slice (gate) valves around pump or heater are leaking or hard to operate
|
Worn or damaged slice valve seals | View Details |
| – |
Spa does not maintain programmed filtration cycles or runs pump at unexpected times
|
Filtration cycle programming issue | View Details |
| – |
Spa heats very slowly or cannot reach the set temperature, especially in cold weather.
|
Insufficient heating performance or heat loss | View Details |
| – |
Spa makes loud banging or knocking noises when pump starts or stops
|
Water hammer or loose plumbing | View Details |
| – |
Spa shell surface around jets or seats feels rough or sandpaper-like
|
Scale buildup on acrylic or rotomolded shell | View Details |
| – |
Spa water has a persistent musty or moldy odor
|
Biofilm and organic contamination in plumbing | View Details |
| – |
Spa water has a strong burning or electrical smell near the equipment bay
|
Overheating electrical component or wiring | View Details |
| – |
Spa water is cloudy or milky and does not clear with filtration
|
Suspended particles and poor water balance | View Details |
| – |
Spa water is foamy when jets are on
|
Excess surfactants and contaminants in water | View Details |
| – |
Spa will not heat; water stays cold even though pumps run and the set temperature is high.
|
Heater element failure | View Details |
| – |
The circulation pump is noisy, rattling, or whining during operation.
|
Worn circulation pump bearings or cavitation | View Details |
| – |
The pump runs, but jets are weak or some seats have little to no pressure.
|
Restricted jet flow or partially blocked plumbing | View Details |
| – |
The spa trips the GFCI breaker immediately or shortly after turning on.
|
Ground fault or short circuit in spa components | View Details |
| – |
Topside control buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work
|
Failed or water-damaged topside control panel | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from around a specific jet in the spa shell.
|
Jet body or gasket leak | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from under the spa cabinet or around the equipment bay.
|
Plumbing or component leak | View Details |
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