Display shows HL or HLo, spa stops heating and may shut down pumps intermittently.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before bleeding air or opening unions.
- Bleed air from heater and pump: Slightly loosen the unions on the heater and pump until water seeps out and air is released, then retighten. This removes trapped air that can cause hot spots.
- Clean filter and check water level: Ensure proper water level and a clean filter. Run the spa without the filter briefly to test.
- Verify circulation: Confirm that the circulation pump is running and that there is a steady stream from the circulation return jet.
- Reset high-limit (if manual): Press the reset button on the high-limit switch if your heater has one, after the water has cooled.
If HL recurs frequently, the circulation pump or high-limit sensor may need replacement, or the heater may be scaled internally and require professional descaling or replacement.
Repair Difficulty
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