COL
Lifesmart Spas
Cold Water Protection / Freeze or Low-Temperature Condition
Display shows COL or COOL, heater does not run, spa indicates water is too cold to heat normally.
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Possible Causes
Water temperature below safe heating threshold, Faulty temperature sensor reading too low, Recently refilled spa with very cold water, Control pack in freeze-protection mode
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Ensure GFCI protection is working properly before leaving the spa powered in freezing conditions.
- Verify actual water temperature: Use an external thermometer to compare with the displayed temperature. If the display is far off, the sensor may be faulty.
- Allow water to warm gradually: If you just filled with very cold water, leave the cover on and allow the spa to run. The COL message should clear as the water warms.
- Check circulation: Confirm that the circulation pump is running and that water is moving through the heater. Poor circulation can prevent proper temperature sensing.
- Inspect temperature sensor: If the spa remains in COL mode despite warm water, inspect and, if necessary, replace the water temperature sensor.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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