Why Pool Maintenance is Important
Pools are a lot of work, as any pool owner can attest to. But proper and routine maintenance is essential if you want to enjoy a clean, comfortable pool. Here are five reasons why pool maintenance is important for your pool.
Maintain balanced pool water
Regular maintenance is critical to keeping your pool water chemistry in check, which is vital for the health and longevity of your pool. When the water gets off balance, it can cause damage to pool equipment, reduce the life of your pool liner, irritate skin and eyes and cause other issues. Maintenance includes testing your pool water’s chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium levels, stabilizer levels, and salt levels, if the swimming pool has a salt system.
Keep debris from building up
It is impossible to keep natural debris from getting into an outdoor pool. Leaves, branches and little critters will find their way in somehow, and regular maintenance is key to keeping debris build up under check. Aside from making a more pleasant swimming experience for you and your family, regular debris removal will help keep bigger problems at bay. A dirty pool is a breeding ground for algae, bacteria and mold, which can clog the filter of a pool and lead to mechanical issues as well as health issues for your family.
Catch and prevent mechanical failures
Keeping on top of the maintenance of filters, pumps and heating elements is important for keeping a pool running efficiently. Filters need to be cleaned regularly and pumps and heating equipment should be inspected routinely for any damaged parts, and all pool repairs should be made as soon as possible. Maintenance of these elements is important because it helps you catch and prevent issues before they arise.
Prevent and protect against leaks
The level in your pool is likely to fluctuate on a hot day or when the kids have been jumping in and out all afternoon. But sometimes you may find yourself adding more water to the pool than normal, and that’s a sign your pool is not watertight. Pool maintenance is extremely useful for detecting leaks. Keeping an eye on the pool will help you notice if the water level seems off and lead to a faster response time if a leak is found.
Extend life of your pool
Regular maintenance of a pool can keep costs down in the long run, as maintenance technicians will not only keep up with cleaning the pool but with the pumps and filter systems as well. It’s much easier and much cheaper to catch small issues as they arise than to let them build up into a big, expensive mess. Additionally, allowing issues to pile up over time can not only cause more costly repairs but shorten the life of your pool—and no one wants that.
Let us take care of your pool maintenance
Taking care of a pool is a time consuming process. From cleaning to skimming to servicing the various parts and pieces, it’s a lot for any homeowner to take on. That’s why having your pool maintained by professionals is so important: it takes the pressure and responsibility away from you, so all you need to do is enjoy your pool. Call Pinnacle Pool Services today to start your pool maintenance! 770-945-6360
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