Thursday, October 11, 2018

What To Expect From Residential Pool Maintenance And Service Woodbridge VA

By Joyce Jackson


There are many ways to stay cool in the unforgivingly hot summers of Virginia. Some people eat popsicles, use hats and umbrellas to keep the sun off, and others go just stay indoors in the air conditioning. It would be a shame to stay inside all summer, which is why you can keep cool and enjoy the fresh air by installing a swimming pool in your yard. After installation, you will need to procure the services of a Residential Pool Maintenance and Service Woodbridge VA.

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.

Commonly called a pool opening, the service person from your chosen maintenance business will take the winterizing cover off and reassemble any parts that were disassembled for the cold weather, such as the filtration system. They will remove any winter plugs and look for anything that may have cracked or been damaged over the winter. They will often brush the walls to remove any dirt and even vacuum it so it is thoroughly clean.

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.

Even during the winter, you should schedule occasional visits for cold weather maintenance. They may add more chemicals as needed, and check for damage due to winter storms. This prevents bigger problems in the future, so it is a good idea to schedule everything now, rather than later.




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