The swimming pool contractors from Advanced Pools, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee say they see a myriad of swimming pool problems — many the result of a DIY pool owner or simply because chemical balancing is difficult. What are common swimming pool issues? They say there are a few that always seem to rise to the top.
Swimming pool owners want to make certain if they have a pool it is available and ready for swimming when they want to swim. Right now, if you’re confined to your home, you truly want to make sure the pool water is clean and swimmable and that there is no bacteria.
Maintaining a swimming pool is a major undertaking. It takes time, effort and skill to understand the chemistry of the pool water. If one chemical gets out of balance, it can throw all of the others out of balance. If you don’t know what you’re doing you may spend many hours adding a bit of this then a bit of that and hoping that the chemical blend you’re putting in will keep the water free of bacteria. It requires skill and expertise to get the chemistry just right.
What are common swimming pool issues?
What are the most common pool issues? One of the biggest water issues is cloudy water and here are a few of the reasons:
- Water chemistry. As mentioned above, water chemistry is the hub of all issues that could potentially arise in the pool. Test the water. Make note of what chemicals are out of balance and add chemistry to counterbalance that. If you’re not sure which chemicals you need to add to address the imbalance, call a service professional.
- Water circulation. The water could look cloudy or murky if the filter is dirty or not working at its peak efficiency. When the filter isn’t working correctly it is circulating dirty water right back into the pool. Clean the filter. Replace it if necessary.
- Skimmer basket. Is the skimmer basket empty? If you haven’t checked it recently (you should do it daily) then that could lead to dirty water because if the basket is clogged with debris, it isn’t skimming properly.
- Algae could be the reason the water is cloudy. When algae is starting to take hold it can make the water look murky then black or green or even yellow. If the water has algae you may need to call on the services of a swimming pool service contractor in Memphis, Tennessee to clear it out — it is a major undertaking.
- Pool cleaning. When is the last time the pool was cleaned? Did you clean it thoroughly? If you cannot remember when it was last vacuumed and cleaned you need to do so immediately. The pool water chemistry and pool cleaning and vacuuming needs to be done on a regular schedule. We recommend writing down a pool service schedule and stick to it.
Pool owners have found it less expensive to hire a pool service contractor — in many cases — simply because a pool contractor will clean the pool and balance the chemistry and it will save you time. More importantly, a pool contractor understands the nuances of water chemistry and is experienced in adding what needs to be added to keep the water crystal clear.
