Pool Care Mistakes to Avoid

Although having your own backyard pool comes with numerous benefits, it’s undoubtedly a big responsibility too. If your pool isn’t properly cared for, it can become dirty, unsanitary, and just generally unpleasant to swim in – not what you want with summer right around the corner. 

Regular pool care is essential if you want to keep your water crystal clear for the swim season, and those looking to save a few bucks might be thinking about trying their hand at their own pool maintenance.

However, correctly maintaining a pool is more complex than it looks, and without the right experience and knowledge, you might actually leave your pool in a worse condition than before. So what are the big pool care mistakes that you should avoid? The team at Miller Pools is here to help with our pool care tips.

Irregular water testing

The chemical makeup of your pool is incredibly delicate, and it’s important to ensure that your pool water is correctly balanced at all times. You should test your pool water at least once a week to make sure everything is as it should be, checking the alkalinity, pH, calcium hardness levels, and more.

Failing to test your pool water regularly means that small issues might escape your notice and eventually turn into serious problems that make your pool unsafe and unsanitary. Here at Miller Pools, we can test your pool water for you to identify what (if anything) needs to change and adjust the levels accordingly.

Adding the wrong chemicals

Testing your pool water is only half the battle; you’ll also need to add the necessary chemicals to balance it properly. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the different types of pool care chemicals, then you may add incorrect chemicals that make the situation worse, causing persistent imbalances that take much longer to resolve.

Neglecting cleaning

Given the amount that you’ll be using your pool over the summer, it’s only natural that you might notice some grime or debris appearing. To prevent stains, stop algae, and ensure your pool remains a nice place to spend time, it’s essential to have a consistent cleaning routine in place. At Miller Pools, we use top-of-the-line equipment, including pool vacuums, to keep your pool clean and free of debris.

Improper winterization

Even though we’re lucky enough to experience milder winters than most here in Texas, it’s expected that you’ll be using your pool a lot less than during the summer. Therefore, it’s important to properly prepare and close your pool – this process is called winterization.

Winterization will protect your pool from the elements and prevent your pool equipment from freezing, avoiding costly damage. This also makes the process of opening your pool back up in the spring much simpler, as you shouldn’t need to replace any equipment or fix any damage; simply remove the cover, restart the pump and filtration system, test the water, and enjoy! 

As you can see, winterizing your pool is an incredibly important process, so it’s important it’s done by an expert; otherwise, you might find your pool unswimmable by the time the warmer weather rolls around.

Ignoring issues

Have you noticed there’s something not quite right with your pool? While it can be tempting to put this to the back of your mind, failing to resolve pool problems straight away can lead to costly damage in the future. Avoid the need for expensive repairs and get in touch with a trusted pool professional, like Miller Pools, at the first sign of trouble – we’ll be able to find the cause in no time.

Failing to invest in weekly maintenance

Pool maintenance isn’t a ‘one and done’ kind of thing and it requires continuous effort to keep your pool in good condition; in fact, it’s recommended that you carry out maintenance every week. However, with our busy lives, it’s all too easy to forget about this; that’s why we offer a weekly pool maintenance service to customers across Humble, Pasadena, Atascocita, and beyond. We’ll tackle all the pool care for you – all you need to do is dive in and enjoy!

With more than 30 years of experience, we’re one of the leading pool care companies in Texas and our friendly team will help to keep your pool in top condition. If you’d like to schedule your pool maintenance or learn more about how to take care of a pool, get in touch with the experts at Miller Pools today.