When you hire a company to clean and maintain your pool, it’s probably so that you don’t have to worry about it yourself.

Yet there are some things about your backyard swimming pool that are important for homeowners to understand, such as these weird but informative facts about swimming pool maintenance.

Pool Service Coral Springs — Maintenance Pays Dividends

If you don’t properly maintain your backyard swimming pool, it won’t just create potentially dangerous conditions. It could also cost you money.

Pools that aren’t properly maintained will last only about half as long as pools that are serviced regularly. And if you don’t do anything to your pool, it probably will last only about a quarter as long.

It takes only about two to three weeks of neglect for a pool to discolor. And when it rains, it can happen even faster — as little as 24 to 48 hours.

And when your pool turns green, it’s not just algae growing in it. There also could be potentially harmful organisms like E. coli and other bacteria.

Pool Service Coral Springs — Energy Facts

The pump used on your pool can use up to half of your home’s home energy output. If you notice a spike in your utility bills when you open your pool, it might be a good idea to consider switching to a more energy-efficient pool pump.

Sunny days may be the best day to use your pool. But direct sun actually dissipates the chlorine that helps keep your pool clear and clean. Slow-dissolving chlorine tablets can help. They help diffuse the sun’s UV rays and make chlorine last longer.

Algae reproduces much more quickly in warmer temperatures. So when the hot weather hits, it’s important to test your pool water more frequently.

Taking care of your pool is best left to the professionals, like those at Eagle Pools. We have the experience, knowledge, and training to keep your pool looking its best.