Display shows OH or OHH and spa shuts down; water may feel very hot.
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: Turn off power at the GFCI. Do not use the spa until the cause is corrected.
- Remove cover and let spa cool: Open the spa cover to allow heat to escape. Wait until water temperature drops below 40°C (104°F).
- Check water level: Ensure water is above all jets and suction fittings. Low water can cause poor flow and localized overheating at the heater.
- Inspect filters: Remove the Canadian Spa Company filter cartridges and rinse thoroughly with a garden hose from inside out. Severely clogged filters can cause OH errors.
- Check for closed valves: At the equipment bay, verify that all slice valves or ball valves on the pump and heater plumbing are fully open.
- Bleed air locks: Loosen the pump union slightly (with power OFF) until water seeps out and air escapes, then retighten. This helps restore full flow through the heater.
- Restore power and test circulation: Turn GFCI back on, run the circulation pump and jets. Confirm strong flow from heater return jets.
- Monitor temperature rise: If temperature climbs rapidly with poor flow, shut power off and inspect the circulation pump for failure. If flow is good but OH recurs at normal temperatures, suspect a faulty hi-limit sensor or heater relay stuck on.
If OH persists after ensuring proper flow and cleaning filters, contact a spa technician to test the heater relay and hi-limit sensor on the Canadian Spa Company spa pack.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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