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Serving New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Kerrville, Comfort, Fredericksburg, and more, we offer comprehensive solutions for all your pool care needs:
Weekly and Seasonal Pool Maintenance
Chemical Balancing: Most pool chemicals should be checked at least once a week. During hot summer months or after heavy rain, check them every 2–4 days. If you’re unsure about your water chemistry, bring a water sample to a professional for testing. Maintaining a stabilizer level of 40ppm is essential for optimal pool health.
Skimmer Basket Cleaning: Empty skimmer baskets regularly, as frequently as daily during high leaf drop seasons. Proper maintenance helps prevent clogs in your pool equipment.
Pool Cleaning and Debris Removal
Brush Pool Surfaces: Brush pool benches, steps, and tiles weekly to minimize algae growth and keep surfaces smooth.
Vacuuming: Use a pool vacuum to clean debris as needed. Ensure your automatic pool cleaner is functioning efficiently by regularly checking its mesh bag and wheel alignment.
Equipment Checks and Maintenance
Filter Pressure Monitoring: Backwash your filter when the pressure gauge reads 10psi above normal. This varies depending on weather, pool usage, and debris levels.
Pump and Heater Maintenance: Inspect pump pot baskets weekly to prevent motor damage. Test your heater monthly to keep burner tubes clear and ready for use during colder months or special occasions.
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Expert technicians with years of experience in swimming pool care
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Essential Tips for Pool Maintenance & Equipment Care
Most chemicals should be checked at least one time a week-minimum. In the hot summer months, check every 2-4 days and after every heavy rain. Should you have any concerns about your water chemistry, don’t hesitate to take a water sample from your pool to a retail pool store for a more extensive water test. Ideal stabilizer is 40ppm (parts per million) and should be checked professionally every 6 months. High Stabilizer could etch plaster.
Skimmer baskets should be emptied weekly or daily depending on the time of year and the tree canopy near your pool or hot tub. Also, check the pump pot basket in each of your pumps and empty when needed. Make sure that when you’re re-installing the top of your pump, that it’s properly sealed. Turn on pumps to ensure a snug, non-leaking fit. This will help prevent damage to pump motor and loss of prime.
Pool benches and steps must be brushed a minimum of 1 time weekly and the entire surface of the pool water line (tile) should be brushed every 2 weeks. This helps to keep algae to a minimum and keeps the plaster smooth. Also, your pool cleaner will be able to pick up debris that has been brushed from hard to reach areas.
Check the pressure on your filter weekly. Most filters come with a gauge that tells you when to backwash your pump. As a general rule, it is recommended that back washing be done when the pressure is 10psi above your normal operating PSI. For example: If your normal operating PSI is 30psi and your pressure gauge is reading 40psi, it’s time to backwash. The time between backwashes may vary due to the following circumstances: Heavy rain, large numbers of swimmers, large foliage drop, etc. Pool may need to be backwashed even more frequently if your pets are swimmers. Excessive pet hair may result in a clogged impeller at the pump and will not be covered by warranty.
Vacuuming should be done on an “as needed” basis. Your pool cleaner (Polaris) will pickup most of the debris. However, the spa may need to be vacuumed more often if it’s not being vacuumed by your cleaner.
The mesh bag on your cleaner should be checked often and emptied. The bag will tear if it gets too full of debris or leaves and sticks. Also, be sure to check that the wheels of the cleaner spin together.
It’s always a good idea to turn on your heater every month-even when not in use. This is a good way to maintain the burner tubes in the heater to keep them free of insects and other creatures that may decide to make a home inside. This will ensure that your heater is in good working condition when it’s time for that big party! If you have a propane tank that’s fueling your heater, be sure to have enough gas going into the winter months.
Frequently Asked Pool Maintenance Questions
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It’s recommended to check pool chemicals at least once a week. During hot summer months or after heavy rain, testing every 2–4 days ensures your water stays balanced. For more detailed analysis, take a water sample to a retail pool store.
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Stabilizer helps maintain chlorine levels in your pool, with an ideal level of 40ppm. Stabilizer should be checked professionally every six months, as high levels can damage plaster.
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Empty your skimmer baskets at least once a week, or daily during times of heavy foliage or debris. Regular cleaning helps prevent clogs in your pool system.
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Yes, brushing your pool benches, steps, and tiles at least once a week minimizes algae growth and keeps surfaces smooth. The waterline should be brushed every two weeks for best results.
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Backwash your filter when the pressure gauge reads 10psi above your normal operating pressure. This frequency may increase after heavy rain, high swimmer activity, or during peak leaf drop seasons.
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Turning on your pool heater monthly helps maintain the burner tubes, preventing insects or debris from causing blockages. This simple step ensures your heater works efficiently when needed.
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Regularly check and empty the mesh bag on your cleaner to prevent tears from debris buildup. Ensure the cleaner’s wheels spin together to keep it functioning properly.
