A Satisfying Pool Experience
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good hot shower on a cold and rainy day, especially when you know the water bill won’t go through the roof. But, let’s be honest, the water isn’t going to be hot or last as long as it would have if it was coming out of your main water pipe. It is for these reasons that you must have a backup, in the form of a pool heater. Here are 3 swimming pool repair and maintenance tips from a pool contractor:
Be careful with electricity.
Every piece of pool equipment is hard-wired into an electric panel. If you observed anything strange going on with your electronics or even if you’re inspecting your own equipment it’s always a best practice to turn the power off at the breaker. You will not regret doing it, and if you find yourself getting shocked, you’ll certainly wish you had!
Pool heaters need to be turned on regularly.
Pool heaters don’t respond well to just sitting unused. We recommend running your pool heater for 30 minutes per week every week. This helps to avoid parts wearing out due to dry rot, and also discourages insects and animals that sometimes like to take residence in heaters that haven’t been used in a long time!
A working pool filter is critical.
Filter cleanings and regularly changing the filter media (DE grids, cartridges, or sand) are an absolute must if your pool is going to stay green and functional. At certain times of the year, the most common problems all stem from high filter pressure and left unchecked this will also cause other leaks and expensive problems. Every pool filter manufacturer recommends cleaning the filter as often as possible, or at least every time the filter pressure goes up by more than 5-8 PSI.
If you need to maintain or repair the pool on your property in Palm Desert, CA, you’re in the right place. Turn to Superior pro pools for exceptional pool repair services! To schedule an appointment, call us at (760) 705-3508.