Artesian Spas

Artesian 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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COOL
Display shows COOL and spa will not heat to set temperature immediately after refill or long standby
Cool Water Protection / Gradual Heat-Up Mode
dr
Display shows dr or DR and heater is disabled; spa may not reach set temperature
Dry Heater / Low Water in Heater Manifold
dy
Display shows dy or DY and spa shuts down heating cycle
Dry Fire Protection / Heater Over-Temperature Without Flow
Err
Display shows Err or ERROR and spa functions are disabled
General Control System Fault
FLC
Display shows FLC or FL2 and spa may heat erratically or shut down
Flow Switch Closed When It Should Be Open
FLO
Display shows FLO or FL1 and heater will not run; may show intermittent heating
Insufficient Water Flow / Flow Switch Open
HL
Display shows HL or HLo and spa shuts down or disables heater
High-Limit Trip / Localized Overheat
ICE
Display shows ICE or IC and pumps run automatically even when spa is not in use
Freeze Protection Mode Active
LOC
Display shows LOC or a lock icon and buttons do not respond
Control Panel Lock / Keypad Lockout
Lt
Display shows Lt or LITE error and spa lights do not work
Lighting Circuit Fault
O3
Display shows O3 or OZN error and ozone indicator does not light
Ozone Generator Fault
OH
Display shows OH or OHH and spa shuts down, pumps may run briefly then stop
Overheat Condition Detected
P1
Display shows P1 error and Pump 1 will not run or trips breaker
Pump 1 Overcurrent or Communication Fault
P2
Display shows P2 error and Pump 2 will not run or trips breaker
Pump 2 Overcurrent or Communication Fault
P3
Display shows P3 error and Pump 3 does not operate
Pump 3 Overcurrent or Control Output Fault
Prr
Display shows PRR or PR and pumps run in a sequence when power is applied
Priming Mode / Pump Priming Routine
PSoC
Display shows PSOC or PS and pumps will not start
Pressure Switch Open Circuit (for older pressure-switch systems)
Sn1
Control panel displays Sn1 and spa will not heat or shows dashes for temperature
Primary Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
Sn2
Control panel displays Sn2 and spa may not heat or may shut down
High-Limit Temperature Sensor Failure
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Display shows two dashes or blank temperature reading; spa may not heat
Temperature Not Available / Sensor Out of Range
Symptom
Circulation pump is not running; water at heater return is still and spa may show FLO/HL errors
Circulation Pump Failure
Symptom
Jets are weak or some seats have very low water pressure
Reduced Jet Flow / Hydraulic Restriction
Symptom
One or more pumps do not start; pressing Jets button only causes a click or hum
Pump Fails to Start / Seized Motor
Symptom
Some buttons on the topside control panel do not respond or activate wrong functions
Keypad Matrix Failure / Water-Damaged Membrane
Symptom
Spa cabinet or shell vibrates excessively when jets are on high speed
Excessive Vibration / Imbalanced Pump or Loose Structure
Symptom
Spa cover is excessively heavy and waterlogged; difficult to open and close
Waterlogged Spa Cover
Symptom
Spa is leaking water inside the equipment bay
Internal Plumbing or Component Leak
Symptom
Spa lights do not turn on, or only some LEDs work; no specific error code
LED Lighting Failure
Symptom
Spa makes loud banging or knocking noises when pumps run
Hydraulic Hammer / Cavitation / Loose Components
Symptom
Spa trips the GFCI breaker immediately or within a few seconds of turning on
Ground Fault or Short Circuit
Symptom
Spa water has a strong burnt plastic or electrical smell from the equipment area
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Spa water has a strong musty or moldy odor despite normal sanitizer levels
Biofilm and Contaminant Build-Up in Plumbing
Symptom
Spa will not heat; water stays cold even though pumps run and set temperature is higher than actual
No Heat Condition
Symptom
Topside control panel is blank or unreadable but spa has power
Topside Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Water is foamy even with normal sanitizer levels
Foaming Due to Contaminants
Symptom
Water is leaking from around one or more jets in the shell
Jet Body or Gasket Leak
Symptom
Water is not circulating through the filter area; surface remains still during filtration cycles
Filtration Flow Loss
Symptom
Water temperature overshoots setpoint by several degrees before heater shuts off
Temperature Overshoot / Sensor Calibration Drift
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