Tuesday, October 9, 2018

What To Expect From Residential Pool Maintenance And Service Woodbridge VA

By Joyce Jackson


In the hottest days of a Virginia summer, few things are as refreshing as a dip in the pool. Public pools are usually quite crowded, making it hard to really enjoy the water. Getting your own is the best thing, but they do require upkeep. Instead of doing all that upkeep yourself, you can rely on a Residential Pool Maintenance and Service Woodbridge VA to do all of that hard work for you instead.

When the cold winds of winter hit, you will no longer want to go swimming. However, when winter is over, you will need to get some basic maintenance done in order to ensure that the water is safe to go back into.

This basic maintenance is called an opening or reopening service, and it involves several different processes. The walls are inspected to make sure there are no cracks or anything else that is worrisome. They are then brushed or vacuumed to get any dirt or debris off for a clean and inviting appearance. All equipment such as pipes, drains, and filters are inspected for damage and to make sure that they are in great working condition.

A few days after this initial opening service, they will return to check on the pH balance of the water and look for any other potential issues. If all is well, then you and your family will get the go-ahead to jump in and cool off.

For the entirety of the summer, you should have regular visits to keep things serviced. This means adding chemicals if needed to clean or rebalance the water. The equipment is checked each time to make sure nothing has gone wrong since the last visit. Also, any pesky leaves, sticks or other debris that may have fallen in will be filtered out so that the water is clean and inviting for you and any guests.

To keep these visits regular, you can sign up in advance to ensure they do not get interrupted. The schedule depends entirely on what is open and convenient for you, and how many visits you require. Multiweekly, bi-weekly, weekly and even monthly are available.

When fall descends upon you, then it is time to prepare for the colder weather. This service is called a pool closing. Winterizing chemicals are added to the water to keep it from blooming while not in use. The water level is taken down in case it freezes. Filters are emptied and a cover is placed over the entire length. Any equipment is put in storage to keep it out of harm's way.

Occasional maintenance even when the pool is covered is still a very good idea. This could go a long way towards ensuring nothing is damaged. More chemicals may be added, and all drains and filters are checked. Better to be safe than sorry, especially when being sorry means a potentially costly repair bill that could have been easily avoided with just a few winter visits. Schedule them now and you and your wallet will not have to be sorry later.




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