Rinse
A quick hose-down clears light debris and extends the life of a filter that's still in good shape — part of routine maintenance visits.
Rinse. Deep clean. Replace. We tell you which one.
Hot Tub Filter Cleaning & Replacement
A tired filter is one of the most common — and most overlooked — reasons water won't stay clear. We identify your exact filter, clean what still has life in it, and source the correct replacement when it doesn't. No universal-fit guessing.
Three levels of care
Not every dirty filter needs to be replaced.
Deep clean
A real soak-and-clean cycle for a filter that's visibly dirty or graying but still structurally sound — pulls oils and fine debris a rinse can't touch. Included in every Drain & Clean.
Replace
For a filter that's past saving — torn pleats, permanent gray color, or restricted flow that cleaning doesn't fix. We identify the correct replacement and source it; no guessing.
How to know it's time
What a failing filter actually looks like.
- Reduced jet pressure or slow water flow.
- Water that stays cloudy even after fresh chemistry.
- Pleats that are torn, collapsed, or won't come clean.
- A filter that stays gray or dingy no matter how long you soak it.
- A filter that's simply outside its typical service life.
If you're seeing cloudy water and aren't sure whether the filter is the cause, our Problem Water Recovery page covers the broader picture.
Getting the fit right
We identify your filter — you don't have to.
Filter cartridges vary by brand, size, pleat count, and thread pattern, and a filter that "looks close" often isn't a real fit. Rather than ask you to decode a part number over the phone, we pull and inspect the filter on site, confirm the exact match, and source it correctly. If you already have a model number or a photo, sending it ahead of time helps us come prepared. Serving filter service across the South Sound, including Tacoma.
The fast way to start
Text a photo, and we'll take it from there.
Send a photo of the filter itself, and the printed model number if it's visible, to 253-468-2888. It's often enough to point us in the right direction before we ever see the tub in person — and we always confirm the exact fit on site before ordering anything.
All major brands, one process
We service filters across the brands we work on every week.
We work on hot tubs across all major brands, and filter types along with them — pleated paper cartridges, reusable mesh cartridges, and brand-specific cartridge systems including the Strong Spas line we now carry as an authorized dealer. Whatever brand your spa is, the process is the same: identify, assess, and either clean or replace with the correct part.
See real filter and water-clarity results in our before & after gallery.
How you get the part
Filters are delivered with your service visit.
A filter deep-clean is included at no extra charge in every Drain & Clean visit. If your filter needs replacing, we source and deliver the correct one as part of a scheduled visit — filters are not currently sold as a standalone shipped product; see our products page for what's available and how it's delivered. If you want filter service on its own, outside of a scheduled Drain & Clean or maintenance visit, call or text 253-468-2888 and we'll quote it based on your specific spa and filter — we don't have a one-size-fits-all price for a filter-only stop because filters themselves aren't one-size-fits-all.
Also need chemicals delivered? See Chemical Delivery & Setup.
The one promise we won't make
We will never sell you a "universal" filter.
If a filter doesn't seal or seat correctly, it doesn't filter correctly — full stop. We don't stock or offer a one-size-fits-all cartridge, and we won't recommend one just to close a sale faster. Every replacement filter we deliver is matched to your specific spa.
Common questions
Asked before booking, answered straight.
How do I know if my filter needs a rinse, a deep clean, or a replacement?
Rinsing handles light debris between deeper cleans. A deep clean is for a filter that's visibly dirty or graying but still structurally sound. Replacement is for torn pleats, persistent gray color after cleaning, or reduced water flow that cleaning doesn't fix — we assess yours on site and tell you which category it's in.
I don't know what filter my hot tub uses. Can you still help?
Yes — text a photo of the filter and, if visible, any model number printed on it, and we can usually narrow it down before we arrive. We confirm the exact fit on site rather than guess.
Do you carry a universal filter that fits any hot tub?
No. Filter sizes and types vary by brand and model, and a wrong-size filter can restrict flow or fail to seal. We identify your specific filter and source the correct match — no universal-fit claims, no wrong-size returns.
How much does filter cleaning or replacement cost?
A filter deep-clean is included in every Drain & Clean visit at no extra charge. A standalone filter-only visit or a replacement filter's cost depends on your spa's specific filter — call or text 253-468-2888 for a quote based on your model.
Clean water starts at the filter