With temperatures already climbing above 90 degrees in Tucson, you might be ready to take a dip in your pool and be looking forward to a summer of fun in the water. Spring pool prep in AZ is essential for ensuring that your pool is up and running all summer long. Cimarron Circle Construction offers our expert guidance for your spring pool maintenance below, and you can always call us for professional pool cleaning and maintenance throughout the greater Tucson area. With our pros caring for your pool, you can enjoy endless fun in the sun without any stress or hard work.
Check Your Equipment
Winter can take a toll on your pool equipment, so you should inspect the pool pump, filter, and heating system for cracks, corrosion, and other signs of damage. Check the filter for debris or obstructions. It’s not uncommon for winter storms to kick up winds that can blow leaves, twigs, or even rocks into the pool, and you won’t want these materials clogging your filter or getting sucked into the pump.
Along with filtration and heating equipment, you should test your pool lights and check all safety equipment surrounding your pool. Make sure the lights turn on and check any steps or railings for instability or excessive wear. Finally, inspect the pool fence for any damage and make sure that the gate to your pool is functioning properly and latches securely.
Look for Signs of Leaks
Spring is a good time to check your pool for leaks because you won’t yet have anyone getting in and out of the pool, so you can get an accurate look at the water levels. Water levels in the pool can vary due to evaporation, rain, and other conditions. So, you’ll need to know what signs to look for. Signs of leaks include wet spots around the yard, strange sounds coming from your pool equipment, or pooling water under the equipment.
If you suspect a leak, a good test is to place an empty bucket on a pool step and then fill the bucket to match the current water level of your pool. Mark the inside and outside of the bucket to note where the water line is. Turn off your pool filtration system and wait 24 hours. If the water level is higher in the bucket than the pool, you probably have a leak and should call for a professional inspection and repairs.
Clean and Balance the Water
Tucson’s winter rain may have thrown off your pool’s chemistry, so you should test and balance the water before taking a dip. You may need to skim and vacuum the pool to get the water completely clean first. Then, use a testing kit to measure the water’s pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and chlorine levels. If these levels are significantly off or your pool water looks cloudy, you may need to shock the pool with a large dose of chlorine. Otherwise, you can simply make small adjustments to get the water back into balance.
If you’re wondering how to open your pool in the spring, Cimarron Circle Construction can help with professional pool cleaning and maintenance in Tucson, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and the surrounding areas. Our pros can do all the heavy lifting with your spring pool maintenance and provide you with tips on keeping your pool fresh and clean between our maintenance visits. Maintenance appointments are filling up fast, so give us a call today to get on the schedule.