Filter Cleanings & Sand Changes
Filter Cleanings & Sand Changes
The importance of a clean pool filter cannot be overemphasized. Your pool filter is a vital part of your swimming pool’s function. It exists to remove particulate in the water, including dirt, algae, and debris. While regular backwashing or hosing off cartridges can often clean the interior filter elements sufficiently, sometimes filters can become so saturated with grime, that these usual techniques are not enough to restore proper function.
If this happens, water circulation in the pool can decrease, impacting water clarity and preventing chemicals from being dispersed properly to maintain adequate balance and sanitization. This may result in algae blooms and bacteria build up, creating an unsafe swimming environment. Poor water circulation can also cause pool heaters to shut down, pool cleaners to stop moving, and pool pumps to run dry or even burn out. The cost of clearing a green pool, replacing a pump, or becoming ill from water-borne pathogens are much more stressful and expensive than the regular maintenance and cleaning of your pool filter.
What causes a pool filter to get clogged?
- Pollen
- Body oils
- Beauty products
- Sunscreen
- Algae
- Dirt
- Microorganisms
- Tree and yard debris
How can we help?
When regular backwashing or hosing off cartridges does not restore proper filtration, a chemical-based deep cleaning may be needed. We can provide this service for DE and cartridge filters, as well as sand changes for sand filters, and we will inspect the internal elements to see if they need repair or replacement. Scheduling a deep-cleaning on an annual basis for DE and cartridge filters, and sand changes every 5-7 years for sand filters, can extend the lifespan of this vital part of your pool system. Our goal is to keep your pool filter operating the way it should be so you can focus on enjoying your swimming pool!
Does your pool filter need cleaning?