4 Swimming Pool Problems You Should Never Ignore

Swimming pools are a great way to cool off during the summer and provide hours of fun for kids and adults. But like any other part of your house, swimming pools need maintenance in order to stay clean, safe, and healthy. Here are three common problems you should never ignore when it comes to your pool.

Green Water

If you have a swimming pool, there are very few things worse than coming home to find it’s turned green. You can use an algaecide to clear up the water, but the fact remains that there’s now an imbalance in your pool’s chemistry. To fix this problem—and prevent it from happening again—you should contact a pool service company for further advice and an evaluation of your system. Remember, there is a difference between an algaecide and phosphate remover. Algaecides kill existing algae in the water. Phosphate removers remove phosphates from the water that allow algae to grow. So using a phosphate remover when you already have algae will not work.

Cracks and Leaks

Every pool has natural wear and tear, but some problems indicate a larger issue. If you find cracks or leaks in the pool’s shell, call a pool repair service to come to evaluate your system. A small crack or two may not be too disastrous—especially if it’s still on the upper end of the shell—but large cracks could be indicative of problems that will only worsen without pool repair.

Faulty Filters

Filters are key to pool maintenance because they keep the water clean and free of debris. If a filter is malfunctioning, proper circulation cannot occur, and pool repair will be necessary to get it working again. Sometimes pool filters just need cleaning. However, if that doesn’t fix the problem, or you can see visible signs of damage to the pool filter, call a pool repair service to come to evaluate your system.

Pool Drain Problems

One very common pool problem is clogged pool drains. You can try to clear the drain yourself, but this should only be done when other pool problems are absent. It’s much safer to contact a pool repair service in this case.

In the United States, there are around 5.8 million hot tubs, accounting for 5% of all homes. As one out of 18 households owns a pool or spa, there is no doubt that pool repair services are needed. If you are one of those pool owners, call us for pool repair services. We are here to help.