Having a pool always sounds so amazing, and you’ll probably imagine warm days, relaxed weekends, having some friends round, and so on. All good things to look forward to. However, if you want to have all that, there are some mistakes you’ll want to avoid (although they’re easy to fall into), and with that in mind, here are some of the pool mistakes most homeowners make. 

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Assuming It Will Take Care Of Itself 

It’s surprising how many people think a pool is fairly low maintenance once it’s installed, but in reality, water chemistry changes all the time, leaves can fall in (and bugs), filters get clogged up, and algae can very easily grow without much help. 

Just skipping a week here and there might not seem like much of a big deal, but it definitely adds up very quickly, and by the time the water looks cloudy, the issue has usually been there for a while and it will take a while to fix it again. 

Ignoring The Water Balance 

Clear water might look nice and fresh, but just because it’s clear that doesn’t necessarily mean the water’s healthy. To make sure, you’ll need to regularly check the pH levels, chlorine, and alkalinity because if they’re even slightly off, going in the pool might irritate the skin, damage pool surfaces, and wear down your equipment. 

Waiting Too Long To Call In Help

There’s nothing wrong with handling basic maintenance yourself, but sometimes people wait too long before asking for help with the bigger things or things they’ve not got the time to do themselves. 

That’s why knowing a reliable pool cleaning service who can take over regular maintenance or step in when things start going wrong is a wise move – it’s usually a lot easier to prevent problems than to correct them once they’ve happened. 

Underestimating Seasonal Changes 

Pools behave quite differently depending on the weather. For example, heavy rain can actually dilute chemicals, and hot spells can mean you get a lot of algae growth. Then there’s cold weather where you need proper closing procedures to prevent damage. 

If you miss any of these seasonal (or just weather-related) adjustments, things can become very problematic, but it’s a mistake that a lot of pool owners make, especially in the first year when they’ve not experienced it before. 

Forgetting About The Filter System

The filter in your pool works really hard, but despite the fact that it’s constantly working, it’s easy to forget about it until there’s a problem. However, a dirty or blocked filter can make the whole system have to work harder, which can shorten the life of pumps and various other components. 

Some routine cleaning and checks is what’s going to keep everything running more smoothly, and it tends to cost less than buying new equipment because the old things have broken. 

Final Thoughts 

Owning a pool really can be great, but it’s not a hands-off kind of thing, and most mistakes come from thinking it is. The more effort you put in, and the more you learn about taking care of a pool, the more fun it’s going to be.