How often do we change water filter

Replace the Warter line

The cloudiness could be suspended particles or algae. Use an algae k i l l er as recommended, then a flocculant (water clarifier) as recommended, then vacuum the pool bottom and run the filter overnight.

After that check the ph, alkali level, chlorine level, and adjust as needed. That should do it.

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Using filter water of course helps keep things clean and so forth. To help solve this algae problem when you descale and clean machine use vinegar and that should help from algae building up. Thanks Mike

dead algae is made up of microscopic particles. Most sand filters have trouble filtering out particles that small. I would recommend using a flocculent that will force the particles to settle to the bottom, you can then set the multiport valve to the "waste" setting and vacuum as much of the debris as possible. You can use an additive like fiberclear to help the filter clear the water up quicker.

WOW! I'd say that the filter is definately due for replacement.

The manufacturer recommends the filter be changed every 6-8 months, as with ice and water dispensers in the door, folks tend to use the chilled water and ice more often, hence you get alot of gallons of water thru the fridge each month.

Once you replace the filter, you'll need to flush out the lines, (see the instructions with the new filter) to get rid of any loose carbon in the filter element, but once you done this, you should also notice better water flow and better tasting water and ice cubes too.

I tend to change my ice/water filter on my fridge every year when I change my smoke detector batteries. That way, I don't forget, sort of like my personal "once-a-year" house task list to change batteries, filters, resetting timers, etc., etc.

It's a good idea to change these smaller filters at a minimum of once a year, as they are no longer providing the filtration you want, and can actually be letting some of the contaminents fow out and into your water and cubes.

Hope you find this Very Helpful and best regards!

DE filter? If so then you need to give the filter an acid bath to purge the dead alge from the filter (Fingers, Grids or Discs). Go with 1part muriatic acid to 3 part water. Let soak overnight. The water should turn almost neon green.Rinse off and reassemble. SHould be Good to go. DE and Cartridge filters should be given an acid bath once a year.

There can be a couple of different reasons for this issue to happen. The first thing to know is if you have had an algae issue. If you have had an algae issue, all of the chemicals will not kill the algae inside the filter itself. You will need to comletely empty the filter of sand, wet/dry vac works best, take the internal parts out of the filter and soak them in bleach water, then replace the drain plug and put bleach water in the tank. Scrub the bottom and sides of the tank, a long handled brush works well, and then drain that water out. Rinse out the tank with a hose, reassemble the parts in the tank- MAKE sure that the laterals are in tightly. IF you have laterals with "slots" on one side and solid plastic on the other, the slots MUST GO DOWNWARD, or you will be pouring sand right into the pool.

IF you have not had an algae issue, you may have "packed" sand in the filter. You will need to open the filter up and mix that sand around, being areful not to break a lateral on the bottom.

If there is sand returning to the pool, you may have a broken lateral that needs to be replaced. For an Owner's Manual on the Sand Dollar, use the following link:

http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/SandDollarOM.pdf

Hope this helps!

SORRY TO SAY THIS BUT IT SOUND LIKE YOU HAVE BLACK ALGEA IN YOU WATER SYS WHICH IS GOING TO REQUIRE A TECH TO REPLACE ALL THE TUBING IN YOUR WATER INLET SYS TO GET RID OF IT. GOOD LUCK AND CONTACT APPLIANCE SERVICE CO. P.S. DON'T DRINK THE WATER OR USE THE ICE IT WILL CAUSE MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS

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If you are running water through at a great rate algae wont have time to grow.

Try cleaning it out with bleach to kill the exsisting algae.
Change your filter, this would contaminate it and you don't want to be spreading that in the air you breath,
Then adjust so that more humidity is needed. This way it should run through water faster and spend less time sitting with still water in it.

Good Luck.

First of all the white build up is hard water residue. If you haven't replaced the filter in 3 and a half years you NEED to replace it. They have a safety switch may not be satisfied because of your filter.