How To Take Care Of Pool Equipment?

Your pool equipment gets a lot more useful than you might realize. Just each season alone, your pump, filter, and heater process hundreds of thousands of gallons of water.

That’s a lot of wear and tear. And although most pool equipment is built to last, it’s not immune to aging.

Just like a car, your pool equipment needs regular service to last long, and work at it’s best. Otherwise, parts break down, and equipment fails much sooner than expected.

But here’s something even more important to consider:

Without a working filter, avoiding dirty water is impossible

Without a working heater, your water is always too hot or cold, but never comfortable

When your pump stops working, so does your entire pool system (including your heater & filter)So for a stress-free pool opening, and a long, relaxing swim season, follow this pool equipment service & inspection list:

• Pool cover check for holes, tears, and damage
• Check the condition of cover anchors and hooks
• Filter systemInspect pool filter housing for cracks and leaks
• Test and reattach pool filter pressure gauge
• Lubricate filter O-ring with Teflon lubricant
• Reinstall filter drain plugs
• Pool pumpInspect pool pump housing for cracks or leaks
• Check pump lid for cracks, and lubricate O-ring 
• Pool heaterInspect pool heater for physical damage
• Schedule yearly service & tune-up to avoid pricey repairs & keep your heating bills low
• Swimming pool cleaning equipment (pole, brush, skimmer net, vacuum)Check that all attachments securely snap onto the pole
• Inspect skimmer net for tears or rips
• Inspect vacuum hose for holes or cracks
• Use soundproof pool pump cover to block the sound from the pump and enjoy swimming.