DRY
Hot Spring Dry Heater Detected

Display shows “DRY”; heater disabled, spa not heating.

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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.

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Possible Causes

Heater energized without water, Severe air lock, Flow switch stuck open, Empty or very low water level

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power immediately to prevent heater damage.

  • Verify water level: Fill the spa to the proper level above all jets and suctions.
  • Bleed air from heater: Loosen heater unions to purge air until water flows steadily, then retighten.
  • Reset any manual thermal cutouts: Some No-Fault heaters have a reset button; press it with power OFF.

If DRY returns, the flow switch or circulation pump may be faulty and should be tested and replaced as needed.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

No-Fault Heater Assembly
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