10 Best Tips For A Worry-Free Pool
After 30 years in the pool service and repair business, some consistent problems with pools that customers call us about.
Whether you use a professional pool service or prefer to maintain your pool yourself, I trust you will find this a useful guide.
10 Best Tips For A Worry-Free Pool 1) Weekly Pool Service: You can do it yourself, but having a professional pool service allows them to take care of your pool and without you spending more time working on it.
Plus, they will have all the proper tools and equipment to make repairs and adjustments.
2) Control System: The control system has a timer to circulate the chemicals in the pool consistently everyday.
Circulation is essential to proper filtration and proper mixing of the chemicals.
3) Chemicals: Checking the chemicals on a weekly basis will make sure the pool is always properly balanced, avoiding any problems with algae and deterioration of the pool surface (liner or plaster).
This not only helps the pool liner or plaster, but also prolongs the life of your pool equipment and reduces maintenance costs.
4) Check and clean skimmer and pump baskets: By cleaning the skimmer and pump baskets, you are not only making sure the system works the way it should but also avoiding any problems.
That having clogged baskets can cause problems like melting plumbing and pump seals to go bad and possibly even burning up the pumps.
5) Filter: A clean filter is essential to having a clean and worry-free pool.
If the filter is not clean, the circulation can be restricted.
Proper circulation is necessary to distribute the chemicals and turn over the water in the pool as many times as it needs in an 8-hour period.
6) Vacuum: Vacuuming the pool is necessary to keep dirt and leaves out of pool.
This also helps the pool chemistry by reducing fluctuations in pH and alkalinity levels.
Vacuums now run automatically 24 hours a day to keep your pool clean.
7) Pool Deck: Keep the pool deck clean and free of debris.
By keeping the deck clean there will be less debris that can blow into the water causing contamination.
This reduces the need for vacuuming, skimming and additional chemicals.
This may seem like a simple tip, but keeping you pool deck clean, especially in the fall and spring, is essential.
8) Pumps: Check the pumps for leaks regularly.
If you detect leaks early, you can prevent problems with pump seals, motor and impeller.
Undetected leaks can lead to pump failure.
Replacing a pump can be expensive and should be done by a professional.
9) Water level: Check water level in pool because the water level is important for circulation, keeping the skimmer working properly, and not starving the pump for water.
Letting the water level drop can starve the pump which can damage or ruin the pump.
10) Valves: Check all the valves on the pool to ensure they open and close easily and are not restricted or leaking in any way.
Properly operating, clean valves with help ensure the effectiveness of your pumps and filtration system.
With these tips, I trust you will have an enjoyable time with your pool and avoid many common pool repair problems.
Whether you use a professional pool service or prefer to maintain your pool yourself, I trust you will find this a useful guide.
10 Best Tips For A Worry-Free Pool 1) Weekly Pool Service: You can do it yourself, but having a professional pool service allows them to take care of your pool and without you spending more time working on it.
Plus, they will have all the proper tools and equipment to make repairs and adjustments.
2) Control System: The control system has a timer to circulate the chemicals in the pool consistently everyday.
Circulation is essential to proper filtration and proper mixing of the chemicals.
3) Chemicals: Checking the chemicals on a weekly basis will make sure the pool is always properly balanced, avoiding any problems with algae and deterioration of the pool surface (liner or plaster).
This not only helps the pool liner or plaster, but also prolongs the life of your pool equipment and reduces maintenance costs.
4) Check and clean skimmer and pump baskets: By cleaning the skimmer and pump baskets, you are not only making sure the system works the way it should but also avoiding any problems.
That having clogged baskets can cause problems like melting plumbing and pump seals to go bad and possibly even burning up the pumps.
5) Filter: A clean filter is essential to having a clean and worry-free pool.
If the filter is not clean, the circulation can be restricted.
Proper circulation is necessary to distribute the chemicals and turn over the water in the pool as many times as it needs in an 8-hour period.
6) Vacuum: Vacuuming the pool is necessary to keep dirt and leaves out of pool.
This also helps the pool chemistry by reducing fluctuations in pH and alkalinity levels.
Vacuums now run automatically 24 hours a day to keep your pool clean.
7) Pool Deck: Keep the pool deck clean and free of debris.
By keeping the deck clean there will be less debris that can blow into the water causing contamination.
This reduces the need for vacuuming, skimming and additional chemicals.
This may seem like a simple tip, but keeping you pool deck clean, especially in the fall and spring, is essential.
8) Pumps: Check the pumps for leaks regularly.
If you detect leaks early, you can prevent problems with pump seals, motor and impeller.
Undetected leaks can lead to pump failure.
Replacing a pump can be expensive and should be done by a professional.
9) Water level: Check water level in pool because the water level is important for circulation, keeping the skimmer working properly, and not starving the pump for water.
Letting the water level drop can starve the pump which can damage or ruin the pump.
10) Valves: Check all the valves on the pool to ensure they open and close easily and are not restricted or leaking in any way.
Properly operating, clean valves with help ensure the effectiveness of your pumps and filtration system.
With these tips, I trust you will have an enjoyable time with your pool and avoid many common pool repair problems.
