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 heater does not run, spa remains cool
Cold protection or economy mode indication
COOL
Display shows COOL and heater does not run even though set temperature is higher
Cool condition or sensor-based delay
dr
Display shows dr or DR and spa stops heating, may show after running for a short time
Dry heater or low water flow detected
dY
Display shows dY or DY after dr, spa may shut down heating
Persistent dry heater condition or heater protection lockout
EC
Display shows EC or ECO and spa does not heat continuously, temperature drops between filter cycles
Economy heating mode enabled
FLC
Display shows FLC or FL2, heater disabled, sometimes occurs intermittently
Flow switch closed when it should be open (flow switch stuck or miswired)
FLO
Display shows FLO or FL1 and heater will not turn on, sometimes pump runs continuously
Insufficient water flow or flow switch open
HL
Display shows HL or HLo and spa stops heating, 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 spa is not in use
Freeze protection mode active
LOC
Display shows LOC or keypad unresponsive, buttons do not work
Keypad lock or panel lockout enabled
OH
Display shows OH or OHH and spa shuts down, pumps may run briefly then stop
Overheat condition detected by high-limit sensor
PF
Display shows PF or PFL and spa shuts down unexpectedly, may restart
Power failure or low line voltage detected
Prr
Display shows Prr or PR and spa may not heat or run normally
Priming mode or pump prime error
SE
Display shows SE or SEn and 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
Control panel displays Sn1 and spa will not heat or shows incorrect water temperature
Primary water temperature sensor (thermistor) failure
Sn2
Control panel displays Sn2 and spa may shut down heating or pumps
High-limit temperature sensor failure or out-of-range reading
Sn3
Control panel displays Sn3 and spa may not heat or may shut down
Auxiliary or ambient temperature sensor failure
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Display is blank or shows only dashes, spa 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
Circulation pump is noisy, rattling, or whining during operation
Worn circulation pump bearings or cavitation
Symptom
Jets do not work, no water movement when 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
Pump runs but jets are weak or some seats have little to no pressure
Restricted jet flow or partially blocked plumbing
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 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 trips the GFCI breaker immediately or shortly after turning on
Ground fault or short circuit in spa components
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 set temperature is high
Heater element failure
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 equipment bay
Plumbing or component leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL |
Display shows COL and heater does not run, spa remains cool
|
Cold protection or economy mode indication | View Details |
| COOL |
Display shows COOL and heater does not run even though set temperature is higher
|
Cool condition or sensor-based delay | View Details |
| dr |
Display shows dr or DR and spa stops heating, may show after running for a short time
|
Dry heater or low water flow detected | View Details |
| dY |
Display shows dY or DY after dr, spa may shut down heating
|
Persistent dry heater condition or heater protection lockout | View Details |
| EC |
Display shows EC or ECO and spa does not heat continuously, temperature drops between filter cycles
|
Economy heating mode enabled | View Details |
| FLC |
Display shows FLC or FL2, heater disabled, sometimes occurs intermittently
|
Flow switch closed when it should be open (flow switch stuck or miswired) | View Details |
| FLO |
Display shows FLO or FL1 and heater will not turn on, sometimes pump runs continuously
|
Insufficient water flow or flow switch open | View Details |
| HL |
Display shows HL or HLo and spa stops heating, 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 spa is not in use
|
Freeze protection mode active | View Details |
| LOC |
Display shows LOC or keypad unresponsive, buttons do not work
|
Keypad lock or panel lockout enabled | View Details |
| OH |
Display shows OH or OHH and 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 spa shuts down unexpectedly, may restart
|
Power failure or low line voltage detected | View Details |
| Prr |
Display shows Prr or PR and spa may not heat or run normally
|
Priming mode or pump prime error | View Details |
| SE |
Display shows SE or SEn and 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 |
Control panel displays Sn1 and spa will not heat or shows incorrect water temperature
|
Primary water temperature sensor (thermistor) failure | View Details |
| Sn2 |
Control panel displays Sn2 and spa may shut down heating or pumps
|
High-limit temperature sensor failure or out-of-range reading | View Details |
| Sn3 |
Control panel displays Sn3 and spa may not heat or may shut down
|
Auxiliary or ambient temperature sensor failure | View Details |
| — — |
Display is blank or shows only dashes, spa not responding
|
Topside control communication failure | View Details |
| – |
Air bubbles continuously enter spa from jets even when air controls are closed
|
Air induction leak or faulty air control valve | View Details |
| – |
Circulation pump is noisy, rattling, or whining during operation
|
Worn circulation pump bearings or cavitation | View Details |
| – |
Jets do not work, no water movement when JETS button is pressed
|
Jet pump not running | View Details |
| – |
LED lights in the spa do not work or some colors are missing
|
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 |
| – |
Pump runs but jets are weak or some seats have little to no pressure
|
Restricted jet flow or partially blocked plumbing | 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 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 trips the GFCI breaker immediately or shortly after turning on
|
Ground fault or short circuit in spa components | 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 set temperature is high
|
Heater element failure | 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 equipment bay
|
Plumbing or component leak | View Details |
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