Covering Your Pool for Winter

December 17th, 2013 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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Unless you live in a very warm climate, closing your pool in the winter may be the only reasonable option. Choosing a pool cover is an important part of full pool closure for the season, and there are a variety of options on the market.

Solid Safety Covers

Pool owners who opt for solid safety covers can completely close their pool and reduce winter maintenance dramatically. With a solid cover, you can shut off the pump and motor, blow out and plug pool lines, treat the water and keep the pool completely free of falling winter debris. These covers can also help to prevent children and pets from falling into you closed pool, thus reducing a hazard on your property during the winter months.

Mesh Pool Covers

Choosing to cover your swimming pool for winter with a mesh cover can keep some debris from settling into the water, but the pool will still require some routine maintenance throughout the winter. You’ll need to treat water with additional chemicals in order to prevent algae growth, and open the pool earlier in the spring before the water has a chance to become too warm. Checking the pool throughout the winter to ensure that no algae growth is occurring, in order to prevent stains and ongoing issues upon pool re-opening.

Retractable Safety Covers

If you have a heated pool, a retractable pool cover can allow you to extend the pool season quite a bit by acting as an insulator. Because retractable covers are also considered an acceptable alternative to fences and barriers, they can also be an important safety feature.

Working with a professional pool maintenance service to discuss the best winterization covering option for your pool is a great way to determine which cover is right for your property.

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Salt Water Swimming Pool Conversion

December 17th, 2013 Posted in Pool Service
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More and more swimming pool owners are exploring chlorine alternatives and converting to salt water systems in favor of traditional chlorine chemical treatments. In the absence of harsh chemicals, you and your family will be able to enjoy a refreshing swim without pulling all the moisture from your skin and hair. No more irritated skin, no more discolored and damaged hair. If you’re considering a salt water pool conversion, it’s wise to learn a bit more about the maintenance and upkeep before taking the plunge.

It’s not uncommon to discover sizable savings on monthly chemicals after a conversion to salt water systems, but the corrosive nature of salt can wreak a bit of havoc with component functionality if a conversion is improperly completed. Working with an experienced and reputable swimming pool service technician to discuss your conversion options is wise, as you may need to replace some components with materials known to withstand the effects of salt saturation.

Salt water pools tend to be lower maintenance than their chlorine-controlled brethren, but you will need to make an informed decision regarding salt water conversion before committing. This is why it’s so important to work with an experienced professional to discuss the matter carefully. While a salt water pool may require a different kind of maintenance and a dedication to protecting your decking and pool components, you may find the investment to be worthwhile.

Salt water generators and sanitizing systems come with their own benefits and drawbacks. Determining whether or not these systems are well-suited to your needs will require careful research, and working closely with a professional pool service technician.

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Pool Liner Replacement

December 17th, 2013 Posted in Pool Repairs
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If your swimming pool features a vinyl pool liner, there will come a time when it will need to be replaced. Even the most durable and high-quality liner will degrade over time, as exposure to ultraviolet rays and harsh pool chemicals negatively affect their structural integrity.

When it’s time to replace your pool liner, you may be surprised by the wide array of options available on today’s commercial market. Professional swimming pool technicians will custom-order your new liner to fit the unique dimensions of your pool. From an aesthetic standpoint, you’ll find that you can dramatically change the visual impact of your pool with a new liner. Mosaics and interesting pattern prints bring a new dimension to your existing swimming pool. Even if your existing liner is in serviceable condition, you can give your entire pool area a major face lift by springing for a new liner to spruce things up a bit.

Replacing your pool liner will require measurement and evaluation by a professional swimming pool repair technician, as will installation. While a vinyl pool liner is unlikely to tear or be punctured after it’s installed, it can be damaged during the installation process if it’s improperly handled. Rather than tackling the big job of measuring for and installing a new pool liner on your own, contact a reputable and established technician in your area to ensure proper installation the first time.

By working with a professional, you may also find that your liner can be patched for extended use, thus putting off the necessity of replacing the entire liner immediately. If you think your pool liner is in need of repair or replacement, work with a professional to determine the best and most efficient course of action.

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Winterizing Your Pool

December 17th, 2013 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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During the summer months, a swimming pool is an attractive oasis providing a break from the seasonal heat. When the cold weather rolls in and pool season ends for another year, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your swimming pool.

Water left inside a pool pump can cause the equipment to break, should it freeze and expand. Water volume increases by nine percent when it freezes, so breakage is a very real concern if your live in an area where freezing is a possibility. It’s important to ensure correct winterization of your pool before deep cold sets in, to protect your investment for enjoyment during many active seasons to come.

A professional pool maintenance company will force all the water from lines and pipes, then plug them to prevent water from seeping back inside over the course of the winter. They may then add chemicals to inhibit algae growth through the winter and spring seasons. Depending upon the style of cover you’ve chosen, a professional pool technician will then install either a mesh cover or one of the solid variety.

Customers who live in areas where freezing is intermittent, you may choose to winterize without fully closing your pool. In these cases, it’s wise to consider a pump with freeze protection to prevent damage from freezing water. If your pump doesn’t have automatic freeze protection, you should make a point of activating the pump when temperatures begin to drop closer to the freezing point.

Winterizing your pool is a task some homeowners choose to take on themselves, but a professional pool service will guarantee their work throughout the winter season. The cost of professional winterization can be significantly less than expensive repairs down the road, so working with a professional technician is a smart investment.

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Year-Round Pool Maintenance

December 17th, 2013 Posted in Pool Service
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Swimming pool owners living in warmer climes may have the option of leaving their pools uncovered and operational throughout the winter months. Even if the water temperature is too low to enjoy a refreshing dip, you can still entertain poolside during crisp days and enjoy your outdoor amenities around the pool without an unsightly cover in the way.

Opting for year-round pool maintenance, rather than closing and covering your pool, will require a bit of special attention. If your swimming pool is surrounded by a large number of trees, for instance, you will need to work with a professional swimming pool service to create a feasible plan of action for keeping the water free of fallen leaves and other autumn or winter debris.

Time is money in today’s fast-paced world, which means that most homeowners who choose year-round pool maintenance decide to establish a maintenance schedule with an established and reputable professional pool service. This includes routine filter cleaning, inspections for leaks and deterioration, and balancing chemical levels. Because algae growth may be possible even during the winter months, you’ll also want to make sure your pool is carefully cleaned and the interior is regularly brushed.

Working with a professional pool service technician to determine the needs of your particular property and the feasibility of maintaining an open pool year-round in your region. The long-term health and safety of your pool will depend upon how well it’s maintained during periods of dramatically reduced usage, such as the dormant winter months. Even if you’re not swimming in December, your pool will require the continued attention of a swimming pool technician on a regular basis if it’s to remain open throughout the year.

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