We install and service an extensive line of pool, spa heaters.
Choosing the right pool heater for your pool can be complicated but it doesn’t have to be. When you call VI Pools & Spas Inc, and let us help you walk through the options so that we can figure out the best option for your unique situation. With our variety of options we can fit not only your needs but your budget as well!
When considering a pool heater installation, there are many things to consider; location of heater, gas lines, electric, plumbing and timetable. That’s why it’s vital to go with a professional that is familiar with the various makes, models and types of pool heaters. With a pool heater installed by VI Pools & Spas Inc, we can get you swimming earlier and keep you swimming later in the season while saving you money! We’d be happy to recommend and install the perfect pool heater for your size and style of pool.
Extend Your Swim Season With a Pool Heater!
Installing a pool heater can help swimming pool owners extend their swim season into the cooler months.
However, they can be costly to operate and require regular maintenance to ensure proper operation.
That’s why it’s important to choose a professional that is experienced servicing various types of energy
efficient gas and electric heaters and parts.
Whether you are a residential customer or a commercial one, we can recommend and install a wide
array of pool and spa heaters designed for extensive run times and higher flow rates. We also know
how frustrating it can be when your equipment isn’t functioning properly which is why we service all
of the equipment we install.
Pool Filter Installation
The quality and appearance of the water at your pool depends on a properly working filter system as well as regular filter inspections and maintenance. If your pool appears cloudy it might be time to service the filter or install a new one. We carry a complete line of all major brand name parts for upgrades. Let us consult with you and provide all the information you need before installing a new filter system.
There are three basic choices when it comes to swimming pool filters: sand, cartridge and diatomaceous earth. Each type of filter has its benefits and drawbacks, and each is effective. To choose the best swimming pool filter for your situation, it helps to understand how each works and their advantages and disadvantages.
Sand Filters
Sand filters are very common, easy to understand and use and inexpensive. They are considered the least effective type of filter and will not filter your pool water to the lowest possible micron, but are still incredibly popular. The swimming pool filter is filled with sand. Pool water is pulled into the filter and pressed through the sand. The sand filters out particles from the water.
After the water has passed through the sand filter, it flows back into the pool. Swimming pool filters containing sand can be cleaned by backwashing the sand, or, if the sand becomes exceptionally dirty, by replacing the sand in the filter, which is relatively inexpensive. The main drawback of the sand filter is that it allows some particles through the sand, back into the water. Sand filters also use more water over time due to repeated backwashing being necessary.
Cartridge Filters
Cartridge filters are another type of filter. These swimming pool filters clean as the pool water filters through the filtering material. The filtering material captures particles and releases the cleaned water back into the pool. Cartridge filters are a very popular choice for many pool owners. Cartridge filters also are the preferred filter for a saltwater pool as they do not require backwashing therefore no saltwater is backwashed into your backyard landscaping. Cartridge filters also filter the water to a much smaller micron than sand filters resulting in much clearer pool water.
If you choose a cartridge filter, it will require some maintenance. When the filter becomes full of debris, it becomes much less effective. You should plan to remove the filter and gently spray it clean with a water hose at least twice over the course of each swimming pool season. VI Pools & Spas Inc, recommends that the filters be cleaned regularly for optimum performance and can gladly perform this service for you.
DE Filters
Diatomaceous earth, or DE, swimming pool filters are the final type of pool filter. Diatomaceous earth is the exoskeletons of diatoms that have become fossilized. This material is mined from the earth. DE swimming pool filters are considered the highest quality filter because they filter to the finest micron.
DE water filters contain grids inside the filter housing. The diatomaceous earth is poured into the housing, where it coats the grids. The fossilized diatoms act as tiny sieves, filtering out microscopic particles. Diatomaceous earth can filter out debris as tiny as 5 microns, or 5/1,000 of a millimeter.
VI Pools & Spas Pool Service Can Install or Repair Your Pool Pump
While often underrated, a pool pump is the most important part of your swimming pool. It can labor to keep the pool circulating, pulling water from the skimmer & main drain, then pushing water into the filter and through the heater (and up to the roof if you have solar) and finally sending it back through the pool returns to circulate chemicals, keeping the water safe to swim in. The pump essentially runs the pool, so when your pool pump is running ineffectively or not at all, it can take your pool from relaxing to stressful. Not only can an inefficient or failed pool pump keep you out of the pool, it can cost you money. VI Pools & Spas Inc, specializes in Variable Speed Pool Pump Installation and Repair. If you are looking to replace a faulty piece of pool equipment or repair an existing unit – give us a call for a free estimate or fill out an online form.
Why Upgrade To A Variable Speed Pump?
Upgrading your old equipment to a new & efficient variable speed pump can literally save you thousands of dollars a year. They are one the most equipment upgrade we are asked to perform at Vi Pools & Spas Pool Service because consumers have become so well educated on the cost savings that a variable speed pump can provide.
1.) A variable speed pump will save you alot of money.
2.) Quieter to operate in the backyard.
3.) Longer lifespan than single or dual speed pumps.
4.) In California they are now required by law!