Most people aren’t pool cleaning experts and people make mistakes. We often receive calls from customers asking about the issues that arose from incorrect DIY pool maintenance. To help you avoid making these costly mistakes, we have put together a list of common pool maintenance mistakes and how to avoid them.
Not Measuring Chemical Levels Consistently
The main issue with pool maintenance is consistency. Above all else, make sure that you have a routine with your pool cleaning. Be sure to set days and times for measuring your pool’s chemical levels. If you add chemicals and measure chemical levels at a different time every day, you’ll always be adding too much or too little.
Not Having a Pool Cleaning Routine
Not only should your pool cleaning routine be consistent, but it should include all of the correct steps. Don’t add chemicals but skip brushing. Don’t keep brushing but skip cleaning your filter.
Using Too Much or Too Little Chemicals
Every pool is different and requires different chemicals in different amounts. When you install your pool, be sure to ask about the specific chemical levels and write them down. The issue with adding chemicals is that if you add too much once, then you have to add too little next time.
Not Having a Pool Maintenance Schedule
When you buy a pool, you should create an owner’s maintenance schedule. Be sure to set specific dates, not general times and mark when certain parts will be replaced or need inspection. Having a consistent maintenance schedule insures you from having a problem that costs more than the pool itself to fix.
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