Pool Care Blog
Technical guides, maintenance tips, and expert insights to help you understand your pool. Written by pool professionals, not content farms.
Pool Leak Detection: How to Tell If Your Pool Is Leaking
Learn how to identify pool leaks, perform a bucket test, and understand when to call a professional for leak detection in Phoenix.
When and How to Drain Your Pool in Phoenix
Everything you need to know about draining your pool in Phoenix — when to do it, seasonal timing, city permits, and why TDS matters.
Pool Tile Blasting & Cleaning: What You Need to Know
Learn about pool tile cleaning methods including glass bead blasting, soda blasting, and manual cleaning. When to clean tile and what to expect.
Pool Acid Wash: What Is It & Does Your Pool Need One?
Learn what a pool acid wash is, when your pool needs one, the process involved, and key cost and timing considerations for Phoenix pool owners.
Pool Inspection 101: What Is It & When To Schedule One?
Understand what a pool inspection covers, when to schedule one, and what the inspection report includes — essential knowledge for Phoenix homeowners and buyers.
Pool Cleaning Explained: Everything You Need To Know
A comprehensive guide to pool cleaning — types of cleaning, frequency, DIY vs. professional service, and what it takes to keep a Phoenix pool clean year-round.
Heat Pump vs. Natural Gas Pool Heaters
Compare heat pump and natural gas pool heaters — efficiency, operating cost, heating speed, lifespan, and which makes more sense for Phoenix pool owners.
How to Set an Analog Pool Timer
Step-by-step instructions for setting an analog pool timer, including tripper pin placement, on/off configuration, and common mistakes to avoid.
Is My Pool Leaking? How to Tell and What To Do
Learn how to determine if your pool is leaking or just losing water to evaporation, perform a bucket test, and know when to call a leak detection professional.
Why Is My Pool Green but the Chlorine Is High?
Your pool is green despite high chlorine readings? Learn about CYA lock, metal staining, phosphates, and filtration issues that cause green pool water in Phoenix.
The 10 Best Pool Pump Repair Companies in Phoenix
What to look for when choosing a pool pump repair company in Phoenix — licensing, experience, warranties, and the criteria that separate good from great.
What Is The Recommended Frequency For Pool Filter Cleaning
How often to clean your pool filter depends on filter type, usage, and Phoenix's unique dust and debris conditions. Learn the right schedule for cartridge, DE, and sand filters.
Adjusting Pool Pump Schedules in the Winter
Why and how to reduce pool pump run time in winter, recommended hours for Phoenix pools, freeze protection tips, and the energy savings you can expect.
What to Do If Your Pool Has Too Much Salt
Pool salt level too high? Learn the causes, symptoms, how to test accurately, and the dilution methods to bring your saltwater pool back into proper range.
Why is My Pool Foamy?
Pool water foaming up? Learn the most common causes — from algaecide and body oils to high TDS and detergents — and how to fix and prevent foamy pool water.
