LA Spas Biofilm and Contaminant Buildup in Plumbing

Spa water has a persistent musty or moldy odor despite chemical treatment.

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Possible Causes

Inadequate sanitizer levels, Old water not changed regularly, Biofilm in plumbing lines, Dirty filter cartridge

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Handle spa chemicals with gloves and eye protection. Follow label directions.

  • Shock the spa: Add a non‑chlorine or chlorine shock treatment at the recommended dose to oxidize organics.
  • Clean or replace filter: Remove the filter and clean thoroughly or replace if over 1 year old.
  • Use a plumbing line cleaner: Add a spa system flush product and run all pumps and jets per product instructions to remove biofilm from LA Spas plumbing.
  • Drain and refill: After flushing, drain the spa completely, wipe the shell, refill with fresh water, and balance chemicals.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Filter Cartridge
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