Yes, we perform complete inspections with a written report. If the installation needs updating to comply with current REBT regulations, we will advise you with a detailed quote. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. The necessary documentation to register a new installation with Iberdrola, which is the distributor in this area, has its own timelines and requirements. Our electricians are familiar with the process and can manage the paperwork.

The circulation pump is the component most prone to breakdowns due to intensive use. Standard 0.75 horsepower pumps are sized for 4-6 hours of daily operation and typically last between 5 and 8 years of normal service. Typical breakdowns include worn bearings (the pump makes excessive noise on startup and during operation) and a faulty start capacitor (the pump hums but doesn't start). We also see internal impellers damaged by aspirated grit (reduced flow despite nominal pressure) and motors burnt out due to thermal overload (the pump simply doesn't work). In each case, it's necessary to evaluate whether repair or replacement is more cost-effective. A swimming pool’s purification system has three main components: circulation pump, filter, and multiport valve. Any of these can fail, and when one fails, the entire system stops working correctly, leading to chemical degradation of the pool within a few days. The sand filter is the second most frequent point of failure. The filter sand compacts and becomes saturated over time, ceasing to filter correctly. The typical sign is increasing operating pressure (when it exceeds 1.5 bars, it's time for backwashing or replacement). Sand replacement is done every 5-7 years with normal use. This is a full day's operation: emptying the filter, removing the old sand (usually 80-120 kg for a standard domestic filter), and vacuuming the collector bed. This is followed by filling with new sand of suitable granulometry, adjusting the multiport valve, pressure testing, and startup.

New pump or purifier with 2-3 year official manufacturer's warranty, plus 30 days on installation. If the purifier is more than 15 years old, several components are aged simultaneously, and minor repairs become uneconomical. In such cases, we recommend complete replacement of the group: new filter, pump, and multiport valve, installed in the existing housing. A new, quality group with a high-efficiency pump consumes up to 40% less electricity than old pumps. For a pool in full annual use, this translates into significant economic savings over 5-10 years. Furthermore, simultaneous replacement of all components provides an official manufacturer's warranty for the entire set and resets the durability clock. The filter's multiport valve distributes water flow between filtration, backwash, recirculation, drainage, and closed modes. Its internal mechanism wears down over the years, leading to internal leaks between ports (filtered water returning to the dirty pool, incomplete backwash). Replacing the multiport valve costs less than changing the entire filter and restores the system to optimal operation.

The price for breakdown repair in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat typically ranges from 58 to 873 euros. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time. We always provide a fixed price quote before starting any work. “They changed the entire electrical panel in half a day. Very professional, and the price was fair. As with all our services, the quote is free and provided before any work begins. For reference, changing a standard electrical panel in a two-bedroom apartment usually takes between 3 and 6 hours of work plus materials. Installing a new socket in a wall with a chase takes between 1 and 2 hours. A complete installation inspection with a written report usually takes half a day.