Why is my Hot Springs hot tub not heating?

While having a piece of equipment fail like a heater, circulating pump, or part of the control system can be the cause of your hot tub not heating, they aren’t as common as you might think. The number one reason we see no heat calls is that there is a flow issue that can be easily fixed by the customer.

How do I reset my hot springs hot tub?

  1. Move the remote closer to the spa.
  2. Press the Jets button on the dock unit; if it’s necessary to reset the panel, press and hold the touchscreen in any blank area until it turns black.
  3. How do you reset the high limit switch on a hot springs spa?





    The hot tub high limit switch is sometimes triggered when you’re refilling your hot tub and can be reset by pressing the large red button on your spa pack.

    How do I reset my Watkins No Fault heater?

    Replace the filter cartridge and filter retainer, turning the filter retainer handle to the right, or clockwise, until secure, but not too tight. Replace the filter compartment cover, and then press the “Reset” button on the GFCI. The integrated pressure switch will reset itself as the water flows through the heater.

    Why is my lazy spa not heating up?

    Unplug the pump from the socket. Whilst the pump is unplugged press the thermal reset button in and hold for 5 seconds. Plug the pump back in to the socket. Set the pump to heat and allow for 5-6 hours of heating.

    How do you diagnose a hot tub problem?

    Troubleshooting Common Hot Tub Issues

    1. Heater Failure. If the water in your spa isn’t as warm as it should it, it may be an indication of heater failure. …
    2. Clogged Filter. …
    3. Air Lock. …
    4. Noisy Pump. …
    5. Tripped GFCI Breakers.





    Where is my spa heater reset button?

    Locate the spa’s high-limit reset. This is a red button found on many spa packs. It may be located on the heater and covered by a rubber nipple.

    Where is the high limit reset button?

    The High Limit Reset Button is located behind the gas valve.

    How do you unlock the temperature on a hot springs spa?

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    Quote from Youtube video: It's actually quite simple simply hold down the options and the light buttons. For about four to five seconds. You'll see the padlock on the display here will disappear.

    How do you get a hot tub out of lock mode?



    To deactivate the SPA LOCK, press the LIGHT minus (-) and TEMP minus (-) buttons at the same time and hold them down until the word SPA and the lock symbol are no longer illuminated on the display (approximately two seconds).

    How do I turn the temperature lock off on my hot tub?

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    Quote from Youtube video: These are very easy to access simply by hitting the Settings button to activate or deactivate them you'll actually press and hold the on or off button for four seconds.

    How do I get my hot tub out of summer mode?

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    Quote from Youtube video: And then we have various settings here and you can see that summer timer is way on the bottom. Right now it is off. And you can just press on and off again with this one.

    What is summer timer on Hot Springs spa?



    If your Hot Spring spa is equipped with a circulation pump, the Summer Mode option on the control panel allows you to take advantage of the warmer air temperature and save on summer electricity bills. In Summer Mode, your spa’s heater and circulation pump turn off for 8 hours to save electricity.

    How long does it take for a hot springs spa to heat up?

    With a Hot Spring or Caldera hot tub, it will take between 8-10 hours to heat up initially, but will remain it’s set temperature for the whole fill. Our spas are very smart and know when the heater should kick on and when it is okay to power down.

    What temperature should my hot tub be in the summer?

    between 97-99 degrees

    Setting Hot Tub Water Temperature in the Summer



    As a rule of thumb, many users keep their hot tub set at temperatures ranging between 97-99 degrees.

    Where is the temperature sensor on a hot tub?



    On most hot tubs, this sensor is located just inside of the filter housing. The temperature probe should be pushed down securely into the thermowell, and the capillary should not have any kinks.

    Is 30 degrees too cold for a hot tub?

    Most hot tubs can be set as low as 26°C, but this would only be appropriate if it is a hot summers day and you want to use your tub to cool off. The maximum safe recommended hot tub temperature is 40°C, as anything higher than this can be dangerous, posing serious health risks to users.