There is more to cleaning a pool than what meets the eye. It goes beyond cleaning the surface and using chemicals. The equipment like the pump, filter, and pool heater ensures that the pool is working effectively, and you have a spot in your home to relax and exercise the whole year.

Whether you keep an eye on them yourself or hire professional pool builders to check the equipment, maintaining pool equipment extends the lifespan of your pool.

Use a Filter Comb for the Pool Filter

Cleaning the pool filter regularly is an essential part of maintain your swimming pool. Pool filters are the main components to that keeps your pool clean by screening out the small debris floating in the pool. With time dirt starts to collect in the filter and it makes perfect sense to clean your filter. A dirty filter will make for a dirty pool. With regular cleaning a filter cartridge can last up to five years before replacing it.

Refer to the manufacturer’s manual or your pool builders to properly remove the cartridge from the filter tank. Use a filter comb to deep clean the cartridge. The comb will remove all kinds of debris and dirt without damaging the equipment. If the cartridge is damaged, contact pool contractors to replace it.

Spray the Coil of the Pool Heater

The swimming pool heater is an important investment if you want to extend your swimming season. The heater will maintain perfect temperatures during all seasons. It is equally important to maintain the cleanliness of your heater to avoid the shock of diving in cold water.

The best way is to keep it in top shape is to call your pool contractors or builders once a year for a regular check-up. If the heater is located in a dusty environment, then you need to clean the coil frequently. The dirt and water can cause algae to grow on the coil. This hinders the working of the heater.

First, turn off the power of the heater and use fresh water to clean the coil. There is no need for detergents or cleaners. Then spray the coil to prevent any algal growth, then wash it off after 10 minutes. Contact your local pool contractors to replace the pool heater if the coil gets damaged.

Vacuum Hose for the Pool Pump

Running your pool pump every day regulates the circulation system of your swimming pool. The swimming pool or your spa cannot function properly without the pool pump. The primary purpose of the pump is to circulate the swimming pool water through the filter to maintain its cleanliness. If you notice your water has turned green due to algae or the sound of the motor is strained, or your filter pressure is running low than usual; then your pool pump has stopped working.

Cleaning the pump is a demanding job. The pump contains several parts, from the strainer basket to the impeller that requires a thorough cleaning. Switch off the pump and disassemble it. Clean the strainer basket with a vacuum hose and leave it to dry.  You can remove the debris from the impeller using bent wire.

The process might seem easy at first, but cleaning the pump is not for the faint of heart. It is wise to hire professional pool contractors to clean the pump and to replace the damaged parts if necessary.

Perfect Pools offer top-of-the-line services to replace and clean your pool equipment. Their swimming pool builders and designers will build and renovate your pool area at an affordable price.

Contact them to build a pool that meets your standards.