The Pool Guy

      It's that time of year again when the nights are starting to get cooler, the days are getting shorter, and it is harder to keep the temperature of your pool up. What you may not know, however, is that it isn't time to pack up your swim gear and close down the pool for the season just yet.      One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a pool owner is closing your pool too early. This is because the chemicals that you use to help preserve your pool over the winter are not meant to get hot. If there are still hot days on the forecast then the chemicals in your pool will be consumed much earlier causing issues when you go to reopen your pool next season. Because your chemicals have run their course faster than needed your pool can be susceptible to algae growth and staining. Not to mention it can make opening your pool next year a lengthy process due to the clean up it needs.      The trick to closing your pool is waiting until the ...

     There are many companies that can prepare a pool for the winter. The concept seems simple, placing some sort of cover over the pool, but that's not the only thing to do. The process starts becoming complicated very quickly, and I trust someone that does this on a very regular basis in The Pool Guy in Mansfield, Ohio. Their crew takes the time to make sure every piece is right and ready before the pool is closed. From winterizing each piece of the pool to placing the cover on the area and making sure it is fully secure for the Ohio weather.      I trust The Pool Guy to do the right job the first time. I trust them to ensure that the water is cleaned properly and that pipes have been taken care of so I do not need to replace them later. They do the entire process, this allows me to place my focus elsewhere and I no longer need to worry about my pool for the rest of winter. I am fully comfortable with having them do the job because they do this so regula...

Caring for your pool in the winter might seem silly, but it’s 100% necessary. After a long winter, you don’t want to open your pool to realize it’s damaged due to lack of care. You want to be able to take a dip on that first hot, summer day and enjoy yourself. We have some suggestions to make this your reality! Check out these winter tips to make sure that your pool is in tip-top shape for when the warmer weather returns. Winter pool care tips that will set you up for success!  Remove all water from your pool, ideally before freezing temperatures arrive. If there is any excess water left in the pool during the harsh winter months, the pipes could crack. You certainly do not want to have to deal with cracked pipes. We recommend using a shop vac or a sump pump. Taking preventative steps here is worth the time and money to save time and money in the long run.  Find a properly fitted safety cover for your pool. You want a quality cover that is created for the pool of the...