While it can still be a bit too cool to use your pool in the springtime, the plumbers at Carolina Plumbing & Water Systems in Mebane, NC, recommend opening it up again during this season. Waiting until the temperatures get warmer can make the dark places inside the pool ideal for algae growth. This makes it much more difficult to get your pool clean and impacts its life span. Below are some additional tips to get your swimming hole up and running.

3 Tips to Prepare Your Pool for Spring

1. Drain & Clean the Pool Cover

When you use a pool cover, you’ll need to fully get any water off and clean any debris before removing it. You can use a cover pump to quickly and safely suck up all the water. Then use a leaf blower to clear away any remaining leaves or other detritus. According to these plumbers who regularly work on pools, this helps you remove the cover without letting these items fall in and making it harder to clean.

2.  Turn on the Filter & Pump System

After you get the cover off the pool, you might notice the water has turned a light or dark green color. To get it back to a clear state, start the filter and pump system immediately and leave it running. Once the fog has cleared up, you can decrease the number of hours the pump has to run each day.

3. Test the Water

Before you add cleaning products to the pool, you need to know what you are treating. To do this, you’ll need a water sample and a test kit. Plumbers recommend filling the test kit with water that is located about 12 to 18 inches deep and performing the test in the morning hours to limit UV rays.

If you are a new pool owner or don’t want to spend hours getting your pool up and running, contact the professionals at Carolina Plumbing & Water Systems. These plumbers provide maintenance and repair services, such as pool pump repair and replacement, to residents in Mebane and the surrounding areas. When you want to keep your pool in top shape, call (919) 563-3709. Visit their website to learn more about their services.