Filter size depends on your pool volume (gallons) and how often you want to run the pump. Larger filters can handle more water with less run time. As a general rule: 13" filters work for smaller pools (up to 15'), 16"-19" for mid-size pools (15'-24'), and 25" for larger pools. Our team can help you match the right filter to your specific pool.

Both work well for above ground pools. Sand filters use a backwash cycle to clean themselves — turn a valve, run water in reverse, done. You replace the sand every 3-5 years. Cartridge filters trap particles in a removable cartridge that you hose off periodically and replace every 1-2 years. Cartridge filters don't waste water on backwashing. It comes down to preference — stop by and we'll walk you through both.

If you want to swim in May and September — not just July and August — a heat pump makes a real difference. Inverter heat pumps like the MooV adjust their output based on the temperature gap, so they don't run up your electric bill the way older units do. For families that want to get the most out of their pool season, it pays for itself in swim days.