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Now that summer is just around the corner, swimming pool owners are excited about opening for the season. Even if you have a reliable system in place to clean and treat your pool for the warmer months, mistakes can still happen. Here are a few opening issues, as well as steps you can take to avoid them. 

How to Prevent Common Mistakes People Make When Opening a Pool

1. Clean Your Deck First

You don’t want to clean your pool before its opening only to have dirt and debris left on the deck make their way into the water. Sweeping twigs, leaves, and other debris that have accumulated on your deck throughout winter is a must before even taking the pool cover off. That way, you won’t need to worry about skimming your pool or recalibrating water quality after the initial opening. 

2. Clean Your Pool Cover

swimming poolBefore removing the cover, brush away any larger debris. Once it’s off, hose down the cover to get rid of lingering bacteria or other contaminants. Fold up the cover and store it somewhere safe, where it won’t be subject to damage from rodents or other pests. 

3. Check the Filter Before Using It

Your swimming pool’s filter serves an essential purpose, so when it breaks down, the issue should be addressed immediately. Unfortunately, harsh winter weather can take a toll on the filter, which will impact its function come summer. Much like it’s recommended you check the filter once per week when the pool is in use, you should also check it at the beginning of the season. Running a faulty filter not only lowers water quality, but it can also affect other equipment, such as increasing wear and tear on the pump. 

 

Opening a swimming pool before summer can be a hassle, which is why it’s a task best left to the professionals. In Loveland, OH, Aquarian Pools & Spas provides a wide range of services to local pool owners. Along with pool openings, they also perform pump repair and replacement, concrete decking, installation of pool lights, liner replacement, and winterizing. They even offer free water testing. Check out their complete list of services online or call (513) 576-9771 for more information. 

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