OHH
QCA Spas Critical Overheat Lockout

Display shows OHH, spa immediately shuts down heater and often pumps, may not reset until power is cycled.

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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

Severely restricted water flow, High-limit sensor tripping prematurely, Heater relay stuck on, Control pack logic fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power at the breaker. Do not attempt to bypass safety sensors or relays.

  • Allow full cool-down: Leave the cover open and let the spa cool completely. Once water is below 95–100°F, restore power and see if the error clears.
  • Inspect heater tube: With power OFF, open the equipment bay and inspect the stainless heater tube on the QCA Spas control pack for discoloration, scorching, or melted insulation—signs of overheating.
  • Check for stuck heater relay: After restoring power, listen for the heater relay clicking on/off. If the heater indicator is on even when the set temperature is below water temperature, the relay may be stuck closed and the control board may need replacement.
  • Replace sensors if suspect: If OHH recurs despite good flow and normal operation, replace both the temperature and high-limit sensors on the heater manifold as a matched set.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Spa Control Pack (Heater Relay/Board)
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