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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