What’s more important in the careof a pool, summer or winter service? The answer is both are important, but winter service is key to prevent long term damage to a pool.
- The greatest threat to your pool equipment is restricted circulation. When trees are losing their leaves, a skimmer basket can fill up in less than a day and significantly reduce water flow to your pumps. The result can be a pump with expensive damage.
- Pine needles, leaves, and other organic debris carry a lot of bacteria into your pool water. Bacteria consume the chlorine in the water leaving the pool vulnerable to algae growth. Add the occasional warm winter day and you have the perfect recipe for an algae bloom. As a rule of thumb, greater chemical attention is required during winter months than during summer months.
- Ignoring that full cleaner bag can result in stains on your plaster. Debris will accumulate on the bottom of your pool increasing the risk of significant and permanent staining. The best way to reduce this risk and avoid the expense of re-plastering is to have the bag emptied and debris removed weekly.
- Filter cleanings, especially after the leaves have fallen, are critical to proper circulation and extending the life of internal components. Sufficient circulation to your pumps and pool cleaner will reduce the risk of algae issues, plaster stains, and equipment damage. The summer months see the most use of the pool but proper maintenance during winter months is important for the long-term health of your pool – and your wallet.
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