Hot tub filters are built to last 1.5 to 2 years.
Getting a full life from a filter is quite simple - rinse it once a week and do a deeper clean when changing your water.
Weekly Rinse:
When doing your weekly chemical maintenance:
Remove any objects inside the tub (feeder, toys, etc). Remove the filter.
Using a low pressure sprayer (kitchen, shower, garden sprayer), spray inside the filter sleeve first to push out debris, then gently spray the outside at a 45 degree angle in a downward motion to fully remove debris.
Put the filter back in the tub. Ensure it is locked in place (or properly threaded).
Deeper Clean:
When doing a water change and tub clean - or every 3 months:
Remove any objects inside the tub (feeders, toys, etc). Remove the filter.
Fill a bucket with warm water and add a Filter Cleaner product.
Soak filter for 2 to 3 hours.
Rinse with a low pressure sprayer and place on a clean surface.
Put the filter back into the tub once it is full again and ready to turn on.
Filter FAQ's:
Q: My filter is less than a year old and already discolored.
A: Some discoloration is normal. The bright white of a new filter will off-color (greyish) over time. Severe discolorations may indicate a water problem.
red or rust color:- add a metal-free spa treatment to your water. Discard filter and start with a fresh one.
green or slime build-up:- can indicate a biofilm or other algae / bacterial growth in the pipes. Your tub and cover will need to be **treated for biofilm, then flushed and refilled. Affected filter should be discarded.
Q: How do I know when to change my filter?
A: Filters should be changed every 1.5 to 2 years, depending on wear condition. If your filter is breaking apart, or interfering with water flow - it should be changed, regardless of age.
** Biofilm and algae do not respond to sanitizers, hot tub shock / oxidizer, nor hot tub flush products. These are already well grown inside pipes before you see them in the water and require a special routine to remove. If you suspect biofilm, call us for direction and do not use your hot tub until the contamination has been successfully treated.
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