Stuck in Sleep mode? Then this article is for you!
Like the economy mode, the SL mode or sleep mode is a smart option if you want to save energy, especially when going on a holiday vacation or will not use a hot tub for a long time. But if you have accidentally put your hot tub in sleep mode, you might struggle with waking it up and getting its heater and spa pump to work.
But don’t worry, we’ll help you through that. Tune in to this article until the end to learn more about Sleep mode and how to get your hot tub out of this mode.
3 Ways To Get Hot Tub Out Of Sleep Mode
While the sleep mode on your hot tub might save you time and be handy, knowing how to wake it up can also be confusing. Especially to get the jets, compressors, and heater to start working again.
One of the challenges in giving clients advice on how to wake up their hot tubs is that doing so typically involves following a procedure unique to each manufacturer. Typically, hitting a few buttons on the control system is necessary, like the following options.
Press The Control Keys
This specifically works for a Balboa hot tub. When exiting the sleep mode, press the TEMP button, and afterward, repeatedly press the LIGHT button until you can see the term MODE in the LCD panel.
Next is to change modes between READY and REST by pressing temp. Remember that these terms may vary on the kind of spa that you have.
Once done, press the light, or you can wait for 10 seconds to be directed to the main screen of the control systems.
Press Control Keys With No Mode Button
If your spa does not have a Mode button and the way above does not work in your spa, then you should try this
Normally, hot tubs would have a mode button that you can use to switch between the SL or sleep mode, ST or standard mode, and EC of Economy mode. But in the absence of a mode button, press and release the temp button and then press the light button immediately.
You will have to repeat the process until choices appear in the control box to display the previous mode and change the mode to your liking.
Turn Off The Power
Another quick and easy way to get your spa out of sleep mode is to turn off the power supply. Since exiting sleep mode is unit-specific, power cycle the unit and turn off the power at the disconnect. You must wait a few minutes until the power goes back on, and your spa should be in regular and standard mode.
What Is Sleep Mode?
Manufacturers of hot tubs long ago realized that consumers would benefit from making a setting or mode between ON and OFF. After all, it might take up to 24-48 hours for a hot tub to heat up, depending on the outside temperature, which is a very long period for an unscheduled hot tub visit.
As a result, sleep mode will maintain the water in your hot tub at a water temperature that can be quickly increased rather than keeping it constantly ready for use.
Like economy mode, rest mode is regarded as a vacation heater setting and will maintain your spa water for the least amount of money.
These are among the functions of a rest mode in a hot tub.
- Only while you are using the filtration cycle will the hot tub heat.
- Drops the water temperature 20 degrees down to your desired temperature. It will function in all climates and prevent the hot tub from freezing.
- Compared to regular mode, tests reveal an energy consumption reduction of 50% or more.
When Is The Right Time To Use Hot Tub Sleep Mode?
Sleep mode can be helpful when you leave on vacation or don’t expect to use your hot tub over several days. This is the perfect time to put your hot tub in sleep mode.
Some hot tub models even can be pre-programmed to go into rest mode at specific times of the day. This is a fantastic technique to save energy while maintaining a hot tub almost ready for use.
When you don’t use your hot tub for a while, you can click the temp down button a few dozen times, but you also have to repeat the procedure to increase the temperature. You can avoid having to perform this monotonous task by using sleep mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions to guide you in getting out of hot tub sleep mode.
Why Is Hot Tub in Sleep Mode?
The hot tub is in sleep mode to conserve energy. In this setting, the filtering cycles will cause your hot tub to heat the water to the desired temperature. Each filter cycle can be programmed to run between 30 minutes and 6 hours in intervals of 30 minutes.
Why Does My Hot Tub Say SLP?
The spa is functioning in the sleep heating mode if the SLP or SL signal is ON solid and not flashing on display. However, there is no water temperature because the spa is between filter cycles.
How Do I Get My Hot Tub Out Of Summer Mode?
If your hot tub has a circulation pump, you can use the Summer Mode setting on the control panel to benefit from the warmer air and reduce your summer electricity costs. The circulation pump and heater in your spa turn off for eight hours during summer mode to conserve electricity.
Conclusion.
The sleep mode on your hot tub is a practical approach to save energy while also maintaining a water temperature that will be simple to warm up once the hot tub exits sleep mode and switches to a conventional mode of operation. Keep up with spa maintenance, and if you ever experience trouble waking up your spa from sleep mode, use the instructions listed above.
