POOL EQUIPMENT UPGRADES • ,
Pool Equipment Upgrades in ,
Empire Pools upgrades outdated pool equipment in — from pumps, filters, and heaters
to salt systems, automation, and LED lighting. We design upgrades around your pool, your power bill, and how you
actually use the backyard in , so everything works together and stays easy to operate.
In , we commonly see equipment pads that are aging out after years of hard seasonal use — noisy single-speed pumps,
undersized or restrictive filters, and older heaters that struggle to keep up when you want consistent water temps. During your consult we
look at the full system (plumbing layout, return sizes, suction lines, valves, electrical feed, and gas line routing if you heat the pool)
so we can recommend upgrades that make sense as a complete package — not just “swap a part and hope.”
Because many homes in sit close to major corridors like Old Country Road, Post Avenue,
and the Northern State Parkway, we can often schedule installs efficiently and keep your project moving. Neighborhoods around
Old Country Road, Post Avenue, Carman Avenue, Maple Avenue, Hempstead Turnpike (NY-24), and nearby side streets frequently have side-yard pads and tighter equipment corners,
so we plan for clean, service-friendly layouts with unions, labeling, and valve access that makes future service fast and straightforward.
The goal is simple: a quieter, cleaner-running pool that’s easier to manage — with properly sized equipment, smarter controls, and a setup you can
understand at a glance. We’ll walk you through how to run your new system before we leave, and we’ll set your schedules/speeds so you’re not guessing
on day one.
What to Expect
Smarter, Quieter, More Efficient Pool Equipment
Old equipment wastes energy, runs loud, and makes your pool harder to own — and in , we see that pain show up fast
with heavy summer use and debris load from mature trees in established neighborhoods. On each upgrade consult we
evaluate your entire pad — pump, filter, heater, plumbing, and controls — then recommend the right path based on how you
actually run the pool (daily run time, heating habits, and bather load). We size upgrades correctly for your pool and plumbing
so you’re not stuck with an oversized pump, a restrictive filter, or a heater that short-cycles.
pads are often tucked along side yards and tight equipment corners, so we rework the layout for a clean, service-friendly
footprint with unions, valves, and labeling that make everything easy to understand. Many of our routes run right off
the main corridors like Old Country Road and nearby access via Northern State Parkway, so we can schedule upgrades
efficiently and keep your timeline tight.
Options commonly discussed include variable-speed pumps, larger cartridge or DE filters, modern gas heaters or heat pumps, salt
chlorine generators, automation controls, and LED lighting. We don’t just swap equipment — we build a system that works together,
test it, program run times, and show you exactly how to run your new setup before we leave.
What’s Included
- On-site review of your current pump, filter, heater, plumbing, and controls.
- Discussion of goals: lower electric bills, easier maintenance, better heat, or salt conversion.
- Recommendations for variable-speed pumps sized for your pool and filter.
- Options for upgraded filters (cartridge, DE, or sand) for better clarity and easier cleaning.
- Heater or heat pump upgrade paths for faster warm-up and improved efficiency.
- Salt system, UV, or automation controller recommendations where they make sense.
- Pad re-plumbing and layout cleanup so valves, unions, and equipment are easy to access.
- Programming of new equipment (timers, speeds, temperature, schedules) before we leave.
- Labeled valves and basic “how to run your new system” walk-through at the pad.
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Note: Every upgrade package is custom. Pool Equipment Upgrades start at $699 + tax
and pricing scales based on the equipment you choose and how much re-plumbing is required.
Why Choose Empire Pools
- Decades of experience upgrading equipment pads — we know what holds up in local conditions.
- We design systems, not just swap single pieces — everything is sized to work together.
- Clear side-by-side options: repair existing vs. upgrade, with honest pros and cons.
- Experience with variable-speed pumps, salt systems, and automation for easier ownership.
- Clean, organized equipment pads — unions, labels, and neat plumbing runs.
- Upgrades planned around your yard: access, line layout, and how you entertain outside.
- Goal: a quieter, more efficient, easier-to-manage pool for the next decade, not just one season.
Starting at $699 + tax
What Upgrade Customers Say
★★★★★
“We’re in and they swapped our old pump for a variable-speed and re-plumbed the pad cleanly. It’s quiet and our filter pressure is perfect.” — T. Giordano,
★★★★★
“They upgraded our cartridge filter and labeled everything. The water looks better, and maintenance is actually simple now.” — N. Weissman,
★★★★★
“Automation was installed and programmed the right way. They walked us through the app and set schedules so we weren’t guessing.” — E. Romano,
★★★★★
“Heater upgrade was clean, professional work. No sloppy shortcuts—everything was tested and the system runs smoother than ever.” — H. Patel,
★★★★★
“We did a salt system upgrade and they explained salt levels, runtime, and what to watch for. Super straightforward.” — J. Montano,
Pool Equipment Upgrades — FAQs
What equipment upgrade gives the biggest “day one” improvement in ?
A properly sized variable-speed pump is usually the biggest immediate win: quieter operation, better control over circulation, and better filtration when speeds and run-times are set correctly for your plumbing.
Do I need to upgrade my filter if I upgrade my pump?
Not always, but it’s common. If your current filter is undersized or restrictive, a pump upgrade can expose that bottleneck. We check filter area, pressure trends, and plumbing restriction to decide whether keeping it is smart or if a filter upgrade will make ownership easier.
Can you modernize a tight side-yard equipment pad in without making it bigger?
Yes. Most pads can be cleaned up without expanding the footprint. We rework plumbing runs, add unions, improve valve access, and label lines so it stays service-friendly even in a tight corner.
How do I know if a heater upgrade is worth it?
If your heater is unreliable, slow to heat, or short-cycling, an upgrade can be worth it. We look at heater age, gas line sizing/routing, venting, and how you actually use heat (weekends vs daily) to recommend the right option.
What’s the real benefit of automation for Westbury pools?
Automation turns “guessing” into simple control: pump speeds, heater setpoints, schedules, and salt output can all be managed in one place. It also helps protect equipment by preventing improper run-times and making seasonal adjustments easy.
Do you handle programming and walk-through after installation?
Yes. We test the system, set schedules/speeds/temps, confirm automation settings if included, and do a quick walk-through so you know what’s normal and how to make basic adjustments confidently.
