Options for Keeping Your Pool Energy Efficient

January 23rd, 2019 Posted in Pool Management
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One of the downfalls of owning a pool is the big water and energy bills that occur during the swimming season. While the cost may be worth the many benefits of owning a pool, everyone likes to save money. There are ways to make your pool more energy efficient, reducing your energy bill and helping conserve natural resources. Here are some of the top ways to make your pool energy efficient.

  • Use your pool cover. Pool covers not only help keep your pool clean, they also can help insulate your pool. This can reduce the energy needed for heating your pool and decrease the amount of evaporation. Use your pool cover whenever your pool is not in use.
  • Keep your filters clean. A clean pool filter helps improve the flow and circulation of the pool, putting less strain on your pool pump.
  • Efficient pump. Talk to your local pool service about energy-efficient pool pumps that can use less energy. Also, running your cycles on off-peak hours can help reduce energy costs.
  • Check your thermostat. Are you warming up your water more than needed? Set your thermostat for your pool heater to decrease heating when not in use. Also, keeping your pool water cooler can help reduce algae growth while reducing your energy costs.
  • Keep up with pool maintenance. A well-maintained pool will run more efficiently. Makes sure your pump and other equipment get regular service and that the pool is kept clean for improved efficiency.

Keeping up with pool maintenance, cleaning and proactive efforts to use less energy can make your pool more affordable. Ask your local pool service for more tips on how to save money on your pool energy costs.

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Somar Pool Service & Repairs
4581 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 840-8544

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Winterizing Your Swimming Pool

September 20th, 2018 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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If you do not use your pool during the winter months, it is best to winterize and cover it to keep it in good condition. Taking the time to clean and close it up will make it easier to get it started up again in the spring. Here are a few basics to close-up your pool and get it ready for winter.

  • Clean pool and lower water level. Clean the pool, skimmers and filters thoroughly. Drain pool below the skimmer level. Use an air compressor to blow out all the water from the pool equipment and lines through the skimmer. Remove all drain plugs and add antifreeze if appropriate for your area.
  • Remove all pool toys and safety equipment. Before you start preparing your pool for winter, pull out all the toys, floats, ladders and other equipment and put it away in your storage area. You don’t want anything that will make it difficult to seal and cover the pool.
  • Treat your pool water. Shocking your pool and adding winterizing chemicals can prevent algae growth and make it easier to clean your pool in the spring.
  • Install your winter cover. Covering your pool with a winter cover will keep out debris and help keep it sealed to prevent algae growth. You may want to add a leaf net if not all the leaves have fallen so you can remove them easily off your cover.

Winterizing your pool can keep it safe and prevent damage during the winter. You can save time and make sure your pool is ready for winter by calling your local pool company for a winterizing service.

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Somar Pool Service & Repairs
4581 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 840-8544

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Simple Ways to Reduce Water Loss in Your Pool

September 4th, 2018 Posted in Pool Maintenance
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Water loss is inevitable in your swimming pool. Warm weather causes evaporation and water is lost whenever you and your family go in and out of the pool. However, you can cut down on water loss and reduce your water bill by implementing a few conversation methods. Here are some simple ways to prevent water loss and conserve water in your pool.

  • Use a pool cover. Covering your pool when it is not in use helps reduce evaporation. It also improves safety and keeps debris out of the pool. Talk to your pool service about installing a quality pool cover.
  • Turn down the temperature. Warmer water evaporates quicker. Keep the heater turned down to the lowest level in cooler times of the year and turn it off altogether turning the summer to reduce water waste.
  • Minimize the use of water features. Waterfalls and other water features cause more water loss. Consider turning these features off when you are not at home, at night and other times when they are not being appreciated to conserve water.
  • Check for leaks. Are your conservation tips not reducing water loss? You could have a small leak. Do the bucket test to check to make sure you do not have a leak. If you do, call your pool service immediately for a leak repair.
  • Keep up with pool maintenance. A well-maintained pool uses less water for backwashing and to regulate the PH balance. Hire a pool professional to keep your pool maintained.

These few simple steps can help reduce the amount of water you use in your pool, helping lower water bills and conserve on water.

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Premier Pool Enterprises
3502 Sixes Road, #108
Canton, GA 30114
(494) 496-5579

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Top 3 Pool Safety Tips for Kids

September 4th, 2018 Posted in Pool Safety
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Owning a swimming pool is wonderful for relaxing and getting exercise at your home. However, it can have risks. Drowning, especially for small children, is a serious threat when you have a pool. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that two children under the age of 14 die every day from accidental drowning. You want to keep your pool a source of fun and fitness, not a hazard. Here are some pool safety tips to protect the young ones in your family.

  1. No unsupervised swims. There should always be an adult present when kids are swimming. Small children should wear life vests as a precaution. It only takes a few minutes for an accident to happen. Make sure the supervising adult is paying attention.
  2. Add a pool fence and cover. The pool should not be easily accessible for kids. A pool fence can keep kids out – both your own and kids from the neighborhood. A pool cover is another way to add safety and keep your pool clean. Talk to your pool service about adding a cover to your pool.
  3. Teach kids to swim. Knowing how to swim from an early age is one of the best deterrents for drowning. This does not negate the other safety precautions, especially for visiting kids, but will help give your children the tools they need to stay safe in the water.

On top of prevention of accidental drowning for kids, you want to keep your pool safe for everyone. Make sure you stay on top of pool maintenance to prevent waterborne illnesses. Your local pool service can help you ensure your pool is clean and safe for a healthy, happy swimming season.

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Somar Pools, LLC
6538 Collins Ave, #42
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 767-7755

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Importance of Investing in an Automatic Pool Cover

October 28th, 2015 Posted in Pool Repairs
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Are you still living without an automatic cover for your pool? While these covers are an extra expense, they can pay for themselves by providing protection for your pool and property. Here are some very good reasons to invest in an automatic pool cover.

  • Debris protection. As summer comes to an end, so does the busiest months of swimming in your backyard pool. It also means that the leaves and needles will begin to turn color and fall, making a big mess in your pool. A quality pool cover can help minimize the amount of debris that ends up in your pool and clogging your equipment. This can save on cleaning and reduce the chance of expensive damage caused by debris in your pump and other equipment.
  • Safety. Pool covers provide safety for your pool area, even when you are not around. Accidental drownings are the biggest danger when owning a pool. Automatic pool covers can help prevent small children and animals from accidentally falling into your pool. According to the CDC, over 3,000 people drown each year in the U.S.; children under the age of four are the largest group and most drownings for this age group happens in pools.
  • Energy efficiency. Pool covers help reduce the energy used to maintain your pool. Using a pool cover when the pool is not in use reduces the amount of energy needed to heat the pool, reduces water loss and lowers CO2 consumption.

These are all valid and excellent reasons to invest in an automatic pool cover this fall. Talk to your local pool service provider to discuss which pool cover would be best suited for your needs.

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Premier Pool Enterprises
Canton, GA
(494) 496-5579

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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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