Why You Should Never Skip A Pool Maintenance Service

Summertime can get pretty busy. The kids are out of school, you’ve got more mouths to feed, and everyone is tired of being stuck inside. While you plan out a weekly itinerary for your family, don’t forget about your pool! It’s great to not have to drive anywhere to go swimming, and you should do everything you can to make sure your pool stays safe and clean. If you’re trying to save a quick buck by skipping regular pool maintenance, you might want to think twice.

Things start to grow that have no business growing.

The first week after cancelling with your pool service technician, you’ll see natural debris in your pool, like leaves and twigs. After week two, the water in your pool will start to turn green from algae. If the algae is left alone, it will breed to its heart’s desire and create some really harmful bacteria like E-Coli.

As all of these natural reactions happen with the algae, it sets the stage for the perfect growing conditions for mold. With all of these thick, slimy solids in your pool, your filter is bound to get clogged. This will make all of the bacteria breed and grow even more.

The Repair Costs!

One thing about your pool that helps algae grow so well is unbalanced chemical levels. If you have a fiberglass pool, it can become etched, pitted, and delaminated when these levels are left unchecked. Any metal in your pool like ladders and lights will corrode. Even your pool liner and tiles are at risk of cracking. Repairing any of these things can be costly, especially if you have to undo the damage that was done from letting algae run wild and free.

Are you paying close attention to your pool?

After choosing to stay on top of your pool maintenance, it’s good to watch out for signs that something could be wrong. If the water is really cold, you might need to check on your pool’s heating equipment. Also, keep an eye on your pool’s drain and filter. Your pool service technician will perform regular checkups on these as well when they carry out their scheduled maintenance, but it’s good to stay on top of these things so that you can avoid any surprise repairs down the road.

How often should I schedule pool maintenance?

In Atlanta, it’s recommended that you get your pool cleaned on a weekly basis. At Pinnacle Pools, we offer weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly pool maintenance packages to fit your budget.

Is pool maintenance expensive?

Most pool maintenance costs will range between $100-$150 for weekly and bi-weekly services, and $80-$150 for monthly occurrences. There is also an additional cost for opening and closing your maintenance plan, as well as for repairs, utilities, and filter replacements.

What does pool maintenance include?

Pinnacle Pools’ scheduled maintenance services include: vacuuming the pool’s bottom, netting the surface, cleaning the pool tiles, blowing the deck, emptying baskets, balancing chemicals, emptying the pool cleaner, backwashing the filter, brushing the walls, and cleaning the equipment area.