Swimming pools always offer warning signs when repairs are necessary, but they’re often easy to miss. If your pool is exhibiting any of these symptoms, contact a repair professional before the problem worsens.

How to Tell Your Pool Needs Professional Attention

1. Stinging Eyes After a Swim

A pool’s water should be treated to avoid all forms of irritation. If your eyes burn or sting or your skin itches after you take a swim, the pH level is probably off. A repair specialist can use a pH reducer or add sodium carbonate depending on your water’s test results.

2. Cracks

Improper pool installation often causes leakages and structural damage, such as cracks in the walls and deck. In addition to being unsightly, these cracks pose a tripping hazard. A pool contractor can refinish deck and interior surfaces to remedy structural damage.

3. Dirty Water

If your filter is running but your pool’s water is still dirty, the likely culprit is blocked pipework or a malfunctioning filtration system. 

4. Lowering Water Levels

A leak isn’t always obvious, and sometimes a pool will slowly lose water over weeks. Sometimes evaporation is to blame, but if the water loss is significant, your pool probably has a leak that needs to be found and repaired. 

5. Cracked or Wrinkled Liner

Pool liners must be replaced every decade or so, and signs it’s time for a replacement include cracking, stains, wrinkling, and fading. Compromised liners result in leaks, which can contribute to soil erosion and damage the pool wall.

Whether you want or already have a pool in Troy, MO, rely on The Pool Guys for quality in-ground or above-ground swimming pool installation, service, or repairs. Specializing in renovations, their team can also help you open or close your pool. Call (636) 462-7665, or visit their website to learn more about their services.