The sand filter is the second most common point of breakdown. Filter sand compacts and saturates over time, losing its filtering efficiency. The typical sign is increasing working pressure (when it exceeds 1.5 bar, it's time for a backwash or change). Sand replacement is done every 5-7 years with normal use. It's a full-day operation. It involves emptying the filter, removing the old sand (usually around 80-120 kg for a standard domestic filter), and cleaning the collector bed. Then, refilling with new sand of the correct grit size, adjusting the multiport valve, pressure testing, and commissioning. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Every 5-7 years in normal use. The sign is increasing pressure that doesn't drop with backwashing and reduced filtration efficiency.

A popular upgrade on the Costa Blanca is converting a traditional chlorine pool to a saltwater chlorination system. The idea is to add common salt to the pool water and an electrolytic cell that continuously and automatically converts it into chlorine. The water is much gentler on skin and eyes, without the chemical chlorine smell, no manual chlorine addition is needed, and the chemistry is more stable. The initial cost is reasonable (around €1,700 installed for standard pools), and the investment pays for itself in 3-4 years through savings on continuous chlorine purchases. The circulation pump is the component with the most failures due to intensive use. Standard 0.75 HP pumps are designed for 4-6 hours of daily operation and last between 5 and 8 years of normal service. Typical failures include worn bearings (the pump makes excessive noise on start-up and running) and a faulty start capacitor (the pump hums but doesn't start). We also see damaged internal impellers from gravel intake (reduced flow despite nominal pressure) and burnt-out motors due to thermal overload (the pump simply doesn't run). A pool's filtration system has three main components: the circulation pump, the filter, and the multiport valve. Any of these can fail, and when one fails, the entire system stops working correctly, leading to rapid chemical degradation of the pool water.

If the filtration system is over 15 years old, several components are likely aged simultaneously, making individual repairs uneconomical. In such cases, we recommend a complete system replacement: new filter, pump, and multiport valve, installed in the existing housing. A new, high-quality system with a high-efficiency pump consumes up to 40% less electricity than older pumps, which translates into significant long-term savings for pools used year-round. Furthermore, replacing all components at once provides official manufacturer warranty for the entire setup and resets the lifespan clock. New pump or filtration system with 2-3 years official manufacturer warranty. Plus 30 days on installation. 5-8 years in normal use with 4-6 hours daily. Premium pumps last 10-12 years. Variable speed pumps: 8-12 years with lower electricity consumption.

The price for tile replacement in Progrés typically ranges from €230 to €5,220. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials used, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Yes, during the repair (1-3 hours for a pump, 1 day for a filter). For scheduled maintenance, we coordinate with your actual usage to minimise disruption. For villas with large pools (over 60 cubic meters) or pools with special features like waterfalls and water jets, we recommend variable speed pumps that automatically adjust flow rate as needed. They consume up to 70% less energy than fixed-speed pumps to achieve the same filtering effect. The initial investment is higher, but it pays for itself within 3-5 years of continuous use.