Get Spa Services To Find Out Why Your Spa Has Cloudy Water

Have you noticed a change in the appearance of the water in your spa? One of the most common issues that homeowners report about their spas is cloudy water. Determining the exact nature of the murky appearance usually requires professional spa services. There are a number of products on the market that make claims of being able to make cloudy water clear again. When these products fail, it is usually because they are not designed to correct the issue. The following points identify a few things that might be causing cloudy water in your spa.

Clogged Spa Filter

You might be surprised to learn what substances can get trapped in a spa's filter. Hygiene and beauty products can get trapped in the filter. Lotion and body oils are known substances that can rinse off of the body and clog filters. If you or others use soap or shampoo in the spa, the residual film from the products can get stuck in your spa's filter. You can expect your filter to last a while if you do not use your spa often. However, you need to clean the filter to avoid cloudy water. Sometimes water will remain cloudy after cleaning a filter. This can mean that another issue exists or that the filter needs to be replaced. 

Oversalting

The type of spa system you have installed might be contributing to the murky water. Salt systems require owners to add salt to their spas. The water may appear cloudy until the salt solution dissolves. Adding too much can take longer and result in cloudy water. You might also experience this phenomenon if you use too much salt. A spa services technician can show you how to test your chlorine levels and the amount of salt to add to your system. A balance between the chlorine level and salt solution is required to ensure clear water.

High Mineral Content from the Water Source

If you have hard water flowing into your home, you might have seen limescale on the surfaces of your plumbing fixtures. Spa owners who have hard water and do not have a whole-house water filtration system experience a variety of inconveniences. The hard water stick to key components of spas. Limescale deposits can negatively impact the performance of spas. Cloudy water issues that are mineral-related usually have excess calcium.

A spa service technician is a good resource to use to inspect your spa make a repair. Sometimes cloudy water has several contributing factors and each must be addressed to make the water flow clear again. There are also issues such as a malfunctioning spa pump that can cause murky water. These issues may require a spa services repair or replacement. 

Contact a spa services company for more information.