Pool Winterizing

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Living Spaces, Pool, Tips

When closing your pool for the season, coat all accessible o-rings, rubber fittings, and gaskets with a silicone O-ring lube to keep them from drying out.

Pool Chemicals

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Living Spaces, Pool, Tips

Store your pool chemicals out of direct sunlight to prevent breakdown by UV rays.

Pool Inspection

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Living Spaces, Pool, Tips

If you are buying a house that includes a swimming pool, plan to have the pool inspected separately by a pool specialist, not by your home inspector.

Pool Prep

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Living Spaces, Pool, Tips

When reopening your pool for a new season, make sure your pump and filter are working properly before adding chemicals to the water.

Leaf Net Cleaning

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Living Spaces, Pool, Tips

When cleaning the surface of your pool with a leaf net, work your way around the sides first, then clean from the middle of the pool to the sides.

Pool Efficiency

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Living Spaces, Pool, Tips

If you use your pool only on weekends, reduce your heater thermostats settings by eight to ten degrees during the week. Furthermore, when leaving for vacation for more than a week, turn off the pool heater, including the pilot light.