The next biggest enjoyment to using your above ground swimming pool is filtering it. This is because, when you filter your pool efficiently, you ensure that your next pool experience is a positive one. In this article, we will discuss the differences between the main types of pool filters you can purchase and install, and the benefits associated with each filter.

There is no wrong type of filter. Each filter choice depends on your needs, wants, and considerations to efficiency and budget. Each following filter produces different levels of efficiency, and at different price points.

The Benefits of Sand Pool Filters

Sand filters are great for cleaning your pool of debris. Debris can include anything from sand, dirt, leaves, and more. Fans of recycling will enjoy the fact that sand pool filters recycle cleaned water back into your above ground swimming pool, after removing dirt and debris, of course.

These filters only need to be changed every 5 years or so, depending on how much you use the pool. They are also simple to understand and operate, allowing pool owners with limited filtering knowledge to clean their pool water easily. Another option is to hire a pool cleaning professional, or cleaning service if you do not have the time to switch your filters yourself.

Sand pool filters are also the most affordable type of pool filter that you can purchase. If up-front cost is an issue for you, this is the type of filter to purchase.

The Benefits of Cartridge Pool Filters

The main benefit of cartridge pool filters is that they are much, much more efficient than sand pool filters. This increased filtration efficiency, of course, increases the price of cartridge filters. Cartridge filters are very energy-efficient, as well, by reducing the energy costs you will need to pay to operate them.

However, with every benefit is a downside (not all downsides are necessarily negative though). Cartridge filters may need to be replaced more frequently (every few years or so) than sand pool filters, depending on how much you use your pool.

While cartridge pool filters are more expensive than sand pool filters (although with increased filtering efficiency), they are also cheaper than the next filter we will discuss. If you are ok with more efficiency with a slightly more expensive price, this is the filter to consider for your above ground swimming pool.

The Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters

Diatomaceous (or DE for short) pool filters are a third type of popular pool filter. DE filters are more expensive than sand or cartridge filters, but they are much more efficient. You can filter so much more fine material out of your pool, using a DE filter.

If you value the cleanliness of your pool, bar none, DE filters are the way to go. They also operate at a lower power level, which reduces your environmental footprint and utility bills. You get increased efficiency at a better price over time, although these types of pool filters are the most-expensive up front. You are simply trading higher short-term costs for lower long-term costs.

If filtration is the top priority for your above ground swimming pool, DE filters are the way to go.

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Regardless of the type of pool filter choice you use, any option is a good one. The main priority is to have a clean pool, at a good price. Now you just have to decide how clean you want your pool to be, and at what price.

Interpools can help you select the best pool filters for your above ground swimming pool. Whether you need swimming pool installation help, equipment, or supplies, Interpools has what you need.

We proudly serve pool owners throughout Ontario in and around Toronto, Barrie, London, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Thornhill, and the GTA. If you have any questions at all, please contact us today!

• Sand filters are cheaper than cartridge pool filters.
• Cartridge filters provide additional efficiency over sand filters. But that added efficiency comes at a price.
• DE filters are the most expensive, but provide the best long-term savings.