The Pool Guy

  The Pool Guy offers winter swimming pool maintenance and repair to the Richland County area. Last month, we discussed how to properly take care of your hot tub for the winter season; But what about your pool? Is winter maintenance necessary for pools, too? Our answer is yes . In order to protect your pool equipment, regular maintenance in all seasons is necessary. To help you out this winter, we’ve put together some helpful information to keep in mind:  Pool covers are necessary for the winter To maintain your pool’s health, you’ll need to keep it covered. Doing so protects water from dangerous contaminants, debris, leaves, and snow and ice. In addition to using a pool cover, you’ll also want to regularly clean debris off of the cover. Too much weight on the pool cover can tear it or cause it to become detached, resulting in unclean water.  Watch out for freezing weather  Weather below 32 degrees Fahrenheit can potentially cause major plumbing issues and damage to ...

Hot tub service means a clean, relaxing pastime for your 2022 Do these cold months have you missing warm summer days in the pool, floating on a raft with the sun on your face? Call the Pool Guy at (419) 544-2881! We can start preparing your pool for opening in the spring, so you can get the most out of those sunnier months. In the meantime, enjoy your hot tub! Now’s the time to relax, and nothing says relaxation like the chill of winter on your back while warm water soaks into your sore, cold muscles. Hot tubs can be a great way to prevent muscle injuries during a hard day’s work, sweat out harmful toxins, and reduce cold symptoms. In order to enjoy those benefits, follow these tips:  Keep your water warm!  Jets are everyone’s favorite hot tub function, but use them for too long, and you’ll reduce the overall water temperature. For additional protection, invest in a quality covering that traps heat inside your tub, and regularly wipe it clean of snow.   Regulate water flo...