Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Tips On Pool Maintenance Costs

By Dora Kate


For newbies, this article will provide you with a brief introduction to the basics of above-ground pool maintenance. The costs of pool maintenance tend to be extremely high, and with prices all but skyrocketing, more and more pool owners have difficulties living up to the costs. Pool maintenance really isn't all that much of a hassle if several money-saving factors are taken into account, unfortunately, not a lot of people know this. There are basically two types of pools - the inground and aboveground types, with the former being associated with the upper class while the latter is thought of as very common.

Fortunately, technology comes to the rescue in the form of automatic pre-programmed cleaners and filters which prevents the production and eventual accumulation of dirt.There are means to lessen the pool maintenance costs however, with very few easy pointers which will be detailed in this article. Maintaining a pool involves taking into account several factors, namely: the type of the pool, the materials used for construction, the tools or machinery at hand, etc. At its most basic, care and maintenance begins by ensuring that the pool is constructed properly, as most problems begin and worsen when pools are poorly designed. A routine check of the pool's tiles, grout, and any other possible damages every six months or so will help you save hundreds of dollars' worth repairs by solving any possible problem before it becomes worse. While it is a given that your pool be cleaned regularly, opting to do it yourself instead of hiring some help can also save you money.

Just like maintenance needed to keep in-ground pools in great shape, above-pool maintenance revolves around nearly the same methods and protocols to keep a pool clean and trouble-free.Cleaning the sides of the pool with a specially designed long-handled brush and some detergent helps remove any gunk sticking to the sides. Since some debris falls to the bottom during clean-up, draining the pool and cleaning the bottom should round it all up. While it seems to be a very difficult thing to accomplish, with a little effort you'll actually be saving a hundred or so dollars for pool maintenance costs since you ditched hiring some help.

Ensuring that the water remains in excellent quality is yet another way to cut down on pool maintenance costs. An unsanitary pool is more of an expense than a clean one, besides some disinfectants like chlorine (if used properly) are relatively cheap. In cases of hard water, investing in a good water softener or purchasing chemicals to add to your pool water helps you save money by preventing calcified buildup. Investing in a pool cover, though costly can greatly improve your chances of lessening pool maintenance costs, as it helps prevent leaves, dust and other particles from falling into the pool and sullying the water.

Chloramines and not chlorine are responsible for the weird smell which is due to chloramines mixing with dirt, oil, sweat and other particulates. Little savings go a long way if you regularly check the status of your pool accessories thereby increasing their capacity to function as well s their efficiency, although you might want to do more manual cleaning if you can to save on electricity bills too. Careful spending and undertaking labor wisely are great ways to reduce pool maintenance costs.




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  1. Thanks for this blog. I really want to know on how to do a pool equipment repair. Because we have a swimming pool so that I will not hire a pool equipment service that was so expensive. I found this site on the web and I'm sure this will help me.

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