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Having a backyard pool is a great way to beat the heat. But before you and your family gear up for lots of swimming during the summer break from school, make sure your pool is ready. Maui Pool Supplies in Kihei, HI, offers high-quality swimming pool repairs and upkeep to restore yours to top condition. To determine whether your pool needs fixing, look for a few clues.

3 Signs You Need Pool Repair

1. Discolored Grout or Loose Tiles

Pool repair Kihei HIOne drawback of having a concrete pool is water seepage behind the tiles that can cause them to loosen or pop off. Discolored grout also is a common problem. You should replace missing tiles immediately and address dirty grout with an acid wash to bring back its gleaming white appearance.

2. Algae & Debris Buildup

A pool shaded by trees has a nice ambiance, but it comes with an increased chance of leaves, twigs, and other outdoor debris getting into the drains and blocking them. The environment also could be more conducive to algae buildup. You can solve a minor tinge of green by washing the walls, but major growth might require more serious action like a chlorine shock treatment from a pool maintenance company. 

3. Water Loss

Water loss often is a result of evaporation, but you can tell if it’s dropping faster than it should by doing a simple bucket test. Fill a bucket close to the top and mark the water line on the inside. Set it on a step in your pool and mark the pool water level on the outside of the bucket. Wait a few days, then check the levels. If the water in the bucket goes down slower than the water in the pool around it, you might have a leak that requires professional pool repairs.

If you’re ready to give your pool a tuneup, call Maui Pool Supplies at (808) 879-6081 to schedule an appointment for repairs or maintenance. Visit their website for more information about how they’ll keep your backyard oasis beautiful, including pool cleaning and hot tub repair. Like them on Facebook for more tips and news from their pool repair team. 

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