How to put your pool in order for the holidays
With family on their way, you would not want to be left with a green pool. And when the weather changes, one can be hard put to know what to do with the equipment. We are here to ease any of those concerns before the holiday rush sets in.
Yummy Pools is your local option in the Cumming, GA area and throughout Metro Atlanta. What we do is ensure that a homeowner has a properly cared for pool no matter the circumstances. A call to (470) 703-6894 is all it takes for some direction.
For a Georgia pool owner this time of year is peculiar. The cooler weather means less time in the water and it is understandable to put maintenance aside for travel and entertaining. But should you let up now, come spring that will have cost you. There is no need to make keeping your pool in shape a chore.
Why you should be on top of your pool over the holidays
The elements, the temperature and leaves will have their way with your water regardless of whether the pool is being used or not. In these mild Metro Atlanta winters chemistry can become unbalanced and algae makes its appearance. Two weeks of inattention and you may have to deal with stained surfaces and water that is far from clear.
Add to that the season’s demands: visitors making use of the hot tub, leaves piling up and cold snaps for your pipes. A little forethought goes a long way to avoid trouble and expense later on.
Some easy maintenance for your pool
Here are a few basics to keep you ahead of things for the holidays:
- Skim off leaves and debris as a matter of course so they do not sink in and leave a mark.
- Check that the pump and skimmer baskets are clear for the sake of good circulation.
- Put a brush to the floor and walls; with little traffic algae does not take long to put down roots.
- Cold water is particular about its chemical balance, so make sure of it.
- Run the pump every day to do its job of filtering and moving the water.
- If there has been a freeze or rain, check the level of the water.
- Inspect the equipment for any issues before a cold spell.
Be consistent. Ten minutes now and then will make the pool more manageable than to wait until it is a worry.
Equipment in the cold
Georgia may not have the harshest of winters but a night of freezing can see a pump or pipe develop a crack. When a hard freeze is in the forecast, set your system to let the pump run during the coldest hours to keep ice from the lines.
And if you are in any doubt about your equipment, we can have a look. Yummy Pools has an in house repair department to see to any problems, no referrals necessary.
Closing up the pool?
Not planning on using the pool till spring? Then by all means close it for the season. Do it right and you will have balanced water and protected surfaces for the off-season. Do it in a hurry and it is worse for the pool. We handle opening and closing and supply the standard chemicals so you can rest assured it is done correctly.
Leave it to us
There is enough company and shopping and cooking to go around at the holidays without having to think about pool work, yet the problems will present themselves. If you would rather we took care of it, we will.
In a busy season we provide:
- Licensed and insured service.
- Our 10 Step Cleaning Process for thoroughness.
- Standard chemicals with each visit.
- Technicians who are vetted and background checked employees.
- No contracts.
- Our Done Right Guarantee which comes with a 100% promise of satisfaction.
Give us a ring at (470) 703-6894. We are in the office 8:30 to 5 Monday through Friday and can put a quote together for you in a day or less. Financing and free estimates are available.
Don’t let your pool be a project in the spring. Contact Yummy Pools and we will have it clean and ready.