The most common problems of having a swimming pool are related to a poor maintenance and equipment failure. Algae formation, poor water quality, bad water chemistry, inadequate water sanitizing, mineral deposits, leaking, improper filtration, cracking or chipping of pool deck, and malfunctioning equipment are counted among the most common problems of having a swimming pool.

By performing a weekly maintenance you can avoid these problems, save money and have a safe and sparkling swimming pool. Make this regular maintenance a weekly cleaning ritual. If you find this task a burden, hire a professional like Idalan Pool Service to do the job. Idalan Pool Service guarantees your pool will never go green. Our preventive program includes skim, vacuum, clean, and chlorinate you pool on a regular basis, besides monitoring the functioning of equipment and filtering system to prevent further problems.

Check what causes these swimming pool problems and how we manage to fix them.

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Algae

Green pool

The most common algae found in swimming pools are the green/yellow variety. Although algae are not harmful, they can be a sign of bacteria presence.

The pH balance of the water affects the growth of algae in the pool, as well as impacts surface corrosion and chlorine effectiveness.The pH scale is a measurement of acidity or alkalinity that runs from 0 to 14. A reading between 7.2 and 7.8 is ideal; this range is safe for swimmers and helps sanitizes work at top efficiency. It is important to have your pool’s pH checked and balanced on a weekly basis.

Cloudy Water

Cloudy water

Cloudy water is a very common problem associated with the quality of water and can be caused by several conditions.

Cloudiness can be the result of suspended insoluble particles, dead algae, organic debris, organic wastes, body oils, cosmetic residues, poor or inadequate filtration, inadequate sanitation, poor water chemistry, poor source water quality, etc. Fortunately, there are available chemical products, some non-chemical, and devices that help to restore the pool water clarity to crystal clear. Pool clarity must be tested and corrected on a weekly basis.

Water Testing

Water testing

Water testing is the key for determining which chemicals are required to correct and optimize chemical concentrations.

pH and Chlorine level must be monitored constantly. Inadequate pool water sanitizing may cause bacterial infections associated with rashes and irritations. For example, a high concentration of Chlorine may cause red-eye, skin irritation or rashes, although these conditions may also be associated with individual sensitiveness. Other tests such as chlorine stabilizer, total alkalinity and calcium hardness must be performed monthly and presence of metals and total dissolved solids on a occasional basis. We maintain a proper pool water balancing to help minimizing problems, assuring optimum water quality and maximizing the ownership experience.

Calcium Scale Deposits

Calcium scaling

Calcium hardness chemistry is one of the important pool water parameters that most be controlled to avoid problems such as corrosive water, scaling and water clarity conditions.

Calcium hardness concentration must be kept within certain parameters in order to avoid such problems. The preferred ranges vary according to the type of swimming pool and the presence of other minerals. We select the proper combination of products that will reduce and eliminate scale formation while maintaining the calcium hardness to the optimum levels.

Leak Detection

Leaking pool

Water loss can be related to a leaking pool.  However, it may also be due to evaporation, splashes out or back-washing. If the water loss is more that 1/4″ to 1/2″ per day it must be investigated.

Leaks may be the result of wear and tear, accidents, weather conditions or carelessness. If there is a leak we will locate it and determine what the best solution is to seal it. Our professional partners are trained to repair your pool using the best methods and product on the market.

Equipment Inspection

The typical components of a swimming pool includes a basin, pump, water filters, chemical feeder, drains, returns, and PVC piping to connect everything. The whole idea is to continuously pump water…

The whole idea is to continuously pump water from the pool to the filtering and chemical treatment systems and back to the pool again, in order to keep the water free of dirt, debris and bacteria. Some pools includes other equipment such as heaters and  timers to keep the water at certain temperature and schedule certain tasks automatically. If any of the components fails, the rest may fail too over the time by overloading their normally capacity to perform their regular tasks. During our regular maintenance schedule we inspect every component to ensure it is working properly or if it needs a repair or to be replaced.

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