Rosie on the House: Why and how to hire a pool service professional | Home & Garden



Qualified pool professionals are more likely to spot potential problems before they do and before they turn into costly repairs like pump / motor replacements.


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Question: I am a new pool owner. Should I hire someone to clean my pool?

Reply: In order for a pool to stay clean and the equipment to function properly, it needs regular maintenance.

You can do it yourself. Sweet Jennifer is the pool girl in the Romero house. She takes a sample of the pool water to a local pool shop, who tests it and recommends chemicals. If the Romero pool needs a new motor or a repair, they turn to a professional pool service company.

If you don’t want to mess around with taking water samples for testing or brushing the pool down, a weekly service may be a good idea for you. Use at least one professional service company for annual maintenance.

But especially in summer, when wind and dust are whirling around and the temperatures are in the three-digit range, this maintenance should be left to a specialist.

Q: Why should I hire a pool service company if I don’t want to do it myself?

ON: There are a number of reasons, with security being the most important.

A pool contains chemicals (unless you are using a chemical-free system). Improper handling can result in serious injuries.

It’s not just a bucket of tabs and a gallon of bromine we’re talking about here. A qualified pool professional typically maintains the same pools every week. You are more likely to spot potential problems before you do and well before they turn into costly repairs like pump / motor replacements. You can also get better prices on parts and supplies.

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