Pool Care

Seasonal Maintenance Reminders

Winter (November-February)

• Lower water temperatures = less chlorine demand, less run time on your pump
• Lower water temperatures = most salts cells no longer produce chlorine. Know your brand’s specifications. Chlorine tabs may be required to maintain proper chlorine levels.
• If you have a heater, a solar blanket will save you energy and chemical costs.
• pH control is very important during the winter – most staining occurs during this time due to relaxed maintenance. Heater exchangers are damaged by pH being out of range.
• Use Stain Control and Algae Prevention products.
• Double check your safety equipment
• If you have a portable spa, drain, clean cartridges and change your Nature 2 spa stick.

Spring (March-April)

• DE filter cleanings
• Clean your salt cell
• Check and clean your cartridges. Do they need to be replaced?
• Sand filters with sand substitutes (ie Zeobest, etc.), use product for ammonia removal.
• Pull out those solar blankets! They will extend your swimming season!
• Get your water tested for Hardness, Phosphates, Stabilizer, as well as chlorine and pH. If you have a salt generator, now is the time to get your salt level checked, as well.
• This is the time to consider an acid wash. Must be done before ambient temperatures reach 85 degrees. Removes calcium stains and brightens the pool surface.
• Get a professional checkup on your swimming pool equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Stock up on chlorine tabs! Summers coming!!
• Check over your maintenance equipment (nets, poles, brushes, etc.)
• Double check your safety equipment (fence latches, life poles/hooks, safety rings, etc.)
• If you have a portable spa, drain, clean cartridges and change your Nature 2 spa stick.

Summer (May-October)

• Take off the solar blanket. Proper storage increases the life of the cover.
• Higher water temperatures + swimmer load = increased chlorine demand and regular super-chlorination to maintain healthy water.
• Check your water at least weekly to maintain a healthy, sanitized water environment.
• Come into your local AquaValue dealer to get the latest and greatest in pool toys for the kids!
• Double check your safety equipment.
• Clean your salt cell
• If you have a portable spa, drain, clean cartridges and change your Nature 2 spa stick.

Fall (October 15-November 15th)

• Solar blankets back on – extend your swimming season.
• Double check your safety equipment
• Clean your salt cell
• Time to start thinking about remodeling. Tile cleaning, acid washing, re-plastering, etc.
• Fire up your heater! Have a professional inspection of your heater.