Filter Service & Repair
Your filter is what turns water into clear water. When pressure climbs, flow drops, or clarity slips, you have a filter problem — and most pool stores will sell you chemicals that don't address the actual cause. We service all three major filter types (cartridge, DE, sand), do strip-down deep cleans, replace media and grids, and tell you honestly when a filter is past saving and a replacement is the move.
What's Included
- Cartridge filter chemical soak + rinse (full strip-down)
- DE filter grid replacement, manifold inspection, full DE recharge
- Sand filter media replacement (full bed change)
- Pressure gauge replacement and air-relief valve service
- Multi-port valve rebuild (sand/DE only)
- Backwash hose + valve seat replacement
- Filter health audit with photos of internal components
- Recommendations — repair, replace media, or replace filter
The Hidden Pains Pool Owners Face
If any of these describe your situation, you’re not alone — and you\'re not stuck.
Filter pressure climbed and the water got cloudy
When pressure rises 8–10 PSI above clean, your filter is choked. Cartridge that was due for a hose-down two months ago. DE grids torn. Sand bed channeled. All routine stuff, all neglected — all fixable in one visit.
Water is clear but the chemistry won't hold
Most homeowners blame chemistry when the real culprit is poor filtration. If the filter isn't doing its job, no amount of chlorine and shock will fix it. You're treating the symptom, not the cause.
You've never opened the filter
Cartridges that haven't been cleaned in over a year are usually dead. DE grids that have never been inspected may have torn months ago. We'll show you what's inside before we replace anything.
DE blowing back into the pool
White cloud in the pool after backwash means a torn grid or manifold. Easy fix if caught early. Ignored, the DE compacts in the lateral piping and you're rebuilding the filter system from scratch.
Why Choose This Service
Clear water that holds — without dumping more chemicals
Lower chemical costs because the filter is doing its job
Catches torn grids / manifolds before they wreck the system
Honest assessment — repair vs replace
Gets pump pressure back where it should be (= longer pump life)
Our Process
How we deliver exceptional results, every time.
Pressure + flow check
I'll record clean pressure, current pressure, and flow rate. That tells us the % of restriction we're dealing with before I open anything up.
Open + inspect
Pull the cartridges or grids, photograph everything. You'll see what I see — including the parts most service guys never show you.
Service or replace
Most cartridges and DE grids respond to a deep clean. I'll only recommend new media if the existing media is genuinely dead.
Reassemble, prime, document
Filter back online, pressure verified, photos and notes added to your service record.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I clean my cartridge filter?
Every 3–4 months in Sacramento, more often during heavy bather load or wildfire smoke season. Cartridges last 2–4 seasons depending on chemistry and care.
How often should DE grids be replaced?
Every 3–5 years on average. Earlier if you see cloudy water in the pool after backwash (torn grid) or if the manifold has cracked.
Should I switch from sand to cartridge?
Sometimes worth it — cartridge filters use less water (no backwashing) and filter finer particles. But if your sand filter is sized correctly and the bed is in good shape, switching isn't always the financial win it sounds like.
What pressure means my filter is dirty?
8–10 PSI above clean pressure = clean it. Clean pressure varies by filter (most are 12–18 PSI) — we record yours during the first visit so you have a baseline.
Is filter replacement included in weekly service?
No — filter deep cleans (cartridge soak, DE strip) are billed separately because they take 1–3 hours and use specific chemicals/parts. Most pools need this 2–4 times a year.
