The Pool Guy

Early spring is the best time to open your pool! It's time to peel back your pool cover and get ready for summer! Because algae thrive in temperatures of 65 degrees+, March is the best month to open your pool. So, how can you take care of your pool this spring? Here are seven steps:  1. Check the pool for signs of damage.  Even if your pool was covered in the winter, it's possible that severe weather could have caused cracks or other significant wear and tear. Also, check your pool pump for damages.  Contact a repair pro  as needed. 2. Clean your pool cover  One of the main purposes of a pool cover is to keep your pool free from any contaminants and debris. That debris could still be sitting on top, so rinse with a hose, and suck up any excess water with a pool cover pump.  3. Use your pool skimmer  Once you've cleaned, removed, and safely stored your pool cover, the next step is to remove floating debris. 4. Brush your pool's walls Pool walls should b...

  The Summer is here! That means you're going to be spending more time in your hot tub looking out at the stars with a cool drink in your hand. Sometimes though, hot tubs can be as hard to maintain as pools! Do you know when it's time to get your hot tub serviced by The Pool Guy ? Here are some signs to look for! Algae Buildups One easy sign that it's time to get your hot tub serviced is algae buildup. There could be a couple reasons why this is happening. First, your hot tub may not be filtering and cycling water properly. On the other hand, you may just need to switch up some chemicals and help kill the algae. If you notice green water, this is a sure sign of algae buildups. Low Water Temperature When you take off the cover on a cool night with a breeze only to step into cold or lukewarm water, it can be a real downer! If you notice that your hot tub isn't heating properly or losing heat when you're in the tub, this could be a sign of a heater gone bad. Don't...