Jacuzzi
Water Quality / Sanitation Problem
Jacuzzi spa water is cloudy, foamy, or has a strong chemical or musty odor.
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Possible Causes
Insufficient sanitizer (chlorine/bromine), High dissolved solids, Dirty filter, Biofilm in plumbing
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Avoid using the spa until water chemistry is corrected.
- Test water: Use a test strip or kit to check sanitizer, pH, alkalinity, and hardness.
- Shock treatment: Add a Jacuzzi-approved spa shock to oxidize contaminants.
- Clean filter: Remove and deep-clean the filter cartridge or replace if old.
- Drain and refill: If water is very old or TDS is high, drain the spa, clean the shell, and refill with fresh water.
Persistent odor or slime may indicate biofilm; use a plumbing line purge product before draining.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Filter Cartridge
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