With the holiday season approaching, you may be looking forward to your break away in the sun for a week or two. If you are a pool owner, then you know that good maintenance is vital. But, people often underestimate what is required to keep the water clean and safe. The holiday is here and it’s time once again for your beautiful pool to be used often after a long winter’s rest. Once you’ve opened up your pool, it’s now time for you to undergo regular pool maintenance to ensure that the water is always sparkling clean and always smooth to the feel.
1. Run your pump and filter during off-peak times – You’ll wonder why you didn’t think of this before! It will make a significant difference to your energy bill - just make sure the noise from your plant room doesn’t disturb you or the neighbors at night.
2. Maintain your chemicals at the right level - Remember, it is more than the just pH levels, that you need to keep an eye on to keep your pool clean, hygienic and ‘swim-ready’. Undertaking proper, weekly checks is more cost-effective and convenient than having to make expensive corrections.
3. Install a pre-filter unit – This is a great way to save money right across the board! With a pre-filter unit, you reduce the frequency and time spent backwashing. It also reduces chemical use and heating demand as well as the amount of water that needs replacing.
4. Use a solar cover – This might come as a surprise! As well as giving the pump, filter and skimmer basket a break and preventing dirt from getting into the pool, a solar cover can increase the water temperature by up to 8°C!
5. Look after your equipment – Regular servicing and maintenance are excellent preventative measures that extend the life of the pool and equipment. Emergency repairs always cost more!
To keep your swimming pool sparkling clean and ready to swim in, Contemporary Pools recommends weekly cleaning and checks on chemicals and equipment. Offering a range of pool maintenance packages and pool services in Southwest Florida to keep your pool running smoothly and cost-effectively. Contemporary Pools is an elite pool company in Southwest Florida. Keep your pool looking good and well-maintained by calling us at 239-237-3338 or visiting our website at https://www.contemporarypools.com.