Pool filter cleaning in Houston
Pool filter cleaning in Houston keeps water clear and protects your pump. We clean cartridge, sand and DE filters, check for damage and tell you when it is time to replace parts. Pressure and flow go back to normal.
Signs your filter needs cleaning
- Pressure gauge is 8 to 10 psi above clean
- Weak return jets
- Water stays cloudy after chemicals
- Pump is loud
- Filter has not been cleaned in months
- Debris after a storm
- Pool turns green quickly
How filter cleaning works
- 1Check pressureWe note filter pressure and flow.
- 2Clean the mediaCartridges are hosed and soaked. DE and sand filters are backwashed and checked.
- 3Inspect partsWe check O-rings, grids and cartridges for wear.
- 4RestartWe restart the system and record new pressure.
Filter cleaning costs in Houston
Includes soak and inspection.
Backwash, grid cleaning and recharge.
Backwash and check.
Depends on filter size.
Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.
What changes the price
- Filter type and size.
- Condition of the filter.
- DE powder or new media needed.
- Access to the equipment pad.
- Replacement parts.
Good to know in Houston
Houston pools run hard in summer, and pollen, leaves and storm debris load filters quickly. Many pools need a filter clean twice a year, and more if trees are close.
Never drain or backwash pool water into the street or a storm drain. Water goes to the sanitary sewer with permission, or onto the lawn after it is dechlorinated.
Questions about filter cleaning
How often should I clean my filter?
Most pools need it once or twice a year. Clean it when pressure rises.
Can I clean it myself?
Cartridge filters are easy to rinse. DE filters are messier.
Where does the backwash water go?
Not into the street or storm drain. Follow local rules.
When do cartridges need replacing?
When they are torn, flat or still dirty after cleaning, often every 2 to 3 years.