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What to Expect from a Swimming Pool Chemical Maintenance Service

debbie • August 6, 2019

Swimming pools are great. Crystal clear blue water on a hot summer day, laid back, relaxing in your own personal paradise. But as any pool owner knows, it can take a lot of work to keep your pool pristine. Although chemical maintenance can be a real hassle sometimes, it’s essential to keeping your water clear and safe. But which chemicals? And how much? Don’t waste the summer trying to get your chemicals properly balanced. Pinnacle Pools has swimming pool maintenance services to help!

Without chemicals in the water, your pool would quickly begin to turn green and cloudy. It’s important to maintain correct chemical levels to keep the water sanitary and prevent damage to the pool itself. Water with pH that’s too high can cause opaque water and scaly deposits, while low pH levels can etch pool surfaces and equipment, and lead to corrosion of any metal parts. Meanwhile, too much chlorine can irritate eyes and skin, but levels that are too low make it possible for algae and bacteria to grow. And do you know if you have hard or soft water? Hard water has more calcium in it, which can also lead to scale deposits and cloudiness in your pool.

When you hire a pool maintenance company, chemical balance is one of the first things technicians will check, so if levels are too high or too low they can be quickly corrected. Surface skimming, vacuuming, and removal of bottom debris are included maintenance services that will help extend the life of pool chemicals and keep your water cleaner and clearer for longer. Also included, cleaning the pool tiles, ladders and stairs, as well as decks or equipment areas helps minimize the amount of debris inside the pool, making chemicals more efficient. Other services you can expect in a regularly-scheduled pool maintenance plan involve cleaning and inspecting equipment, filtration systems, and filters to address any potential issues early.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pool Maintenance

Is pool maintenance tax deductible?

Unless your pool is required for medical reasons or used for business purposes, you most likely won’t be able to deduct the cost of regular pool maintenance. A properly installed and maintained pool may be classified as a capital improvement however, which can add value to your home. Keep good records and receipts in case you’d like to factor it into an appraisal one day.

What tools are needed for pool maintenance?

Daily and weekly pool maintenance requires a good telescoping pole, a pool net for skimming surface debris, vacuum heads and hoses, pool brushes for scrubbing the floor and walls, multi-purpose surface cleaner, chemical testing kit, and chemicals. Chlorine, Cyanuric Acid, and Algaecides may be required, depending on the test levels.

How much do pool maintenance services cost?

The cost of pool maintenance is based on the size of the pool and the size of the problem. At Pinnacle Pools, most standard pool maintenance services are surprisingly affordable, with weekly maintenance running at $67 and bi-weekly services at $77. There may be additional costs for opening or closing a maintenance plan, as well as for repairs, utilities, and filter replacements.

Nobody likes cloudy pool water, or the creeping green tinge of algae. If you’ve held off on installing a pool because the maintenance seems overwhelming, or if you’re a pool owner tired of the weekly hassle, hire the number one local Alpharetta pool chemical maintenance company and get great results fast!

Call Pinnacle Pools today to schedule a maintenance plan! 770-945-6360