The pool pump is the heart of the pool system. It pumps water from the pool through the pool equipment and back to the returns in the swimming pool. You can count on some type of pool pump repair every 5 to 10 years. Let's go over 4 of the most common pool pump repair issues we encounter.Loud Pool PumpPool Pump LeakingMotor not workingPump won't primeLoud…
Yellow pool algae can be very stubborn and hard to keep out. Here are 5 items that we constantly battle to prevent yellow pool algaeWarm water, pool covers, and/or high useHigh pH and alkalinityDirty pool filter/bad parts insideHigh pool conditionerHigh phosphates1. Yellow Pool Algae Loves Warm Water, Pool Covers, and/or High UseIn our experience, the easiest way to invite yellow pool algae is to not add enough…
Pool water testing is always important, but when the pool water starts warming up, it is critical! The 5 most important pool water testing goals for us at Pool Heaven are:Pool Conditioner (50 to 80 ppm)Chlorine (2 to 4 ppm)pH (7.2 - 7.6)Carbonate Alkalinity (80 to 120 ppm)Phosphates (0-300 ppb)Pool ConditionerThe #1 item we focus on is the chlorine level as chlorine sanitizes the pool water…
April showers bring May flowers and June heat is around the corner! The time is ripe for pool yard spring cleaning and summer pool start up. Our Pool Heaven Pool Service customers don't have to worry about their pool or spa as their pool water chemistry and pool equipment are well maintained, but we always get calls from new customers with pool water and pool equipment…
Pool heaters are not what they were 20 years ago. Pool heaters used to be pretty simple before automation and digital technology. Pool heater troubleshooting involved gas, a few mechanical switches and sensors, and fire. When the thermostat failed, someone could get scalded as the heater would not stop heating. When the pump stopped circulating water, the copper pipe exchanger in the pool heater would get…
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