Inspect and clean salt cell
Why it matters
Calcium scale on cell plates reduces chlorine output by 50% or more; cell replacement costs $400–$900. Regular cleaning extends cell life to 5–7 years.
Stop forgetting to do this.
Hearth generates a personalized maintenance schedule so you never miss another inspect and clean salt cell.
How to do it
- 1
Turn off the salt chlorine generator at the control panel.
- 2
Locate the salt cell housing and turn the union bolts counterclockwise.
- 3
Slide the cell cartridge out and inspect plates for white calcium buildup.
- 4
If scale is visible, soak cell in a 1:1 dilute muriatic acid solution for 15 minutes.
- 5
Rinse cell thoroughly with fresh water to remove acid and loosened scale.
- 6
Reinsert cell, tighten union bolts, and restart generator.