Austin Pool Opening

When the spring season comes around there is no better place to be than poolside. After months of chilly weather Austin pool owners are keen to fire up their water systems for use but that’s easier said than done. Without an off-season care plan or a proper closing your swim space will look more like a swamp than an inviting place to take a dip. Puddle technicians provide in-depth Austin pool openings that are efficient, affordable and let you make the most out of the swim season. 

After months or weeks of disuse the water chemistry in your swimming pool will be way off balance. If water is green and full of debris it’ll take more than shocking the pool to get it back to clean and sanitary. Taking a DIY approach to an opening can drag the process out for days, weeks or even months. During that time you’re missing out on fun in the sun, so why wait? Puddle technicians are experts in pool maintenance at any time of year so just give us a call to get your swim space up and running for the season. 

The Puddle Technique: The Best Way to Open Your Pool 

When it comes to public pools and splash pads Austin parks and recreation handle all of the cleaning, upkeep and water balance. It’s easy to enjoy a swimming pool when someone else is handling the cleaning. At home, however, all of the responsibility comes down to you! This means skimming, scrubbing, water balancing, filter cleaning and more. Instead of spending all of your leisure time cleaning your pool instead of swimming in it, just call a local expert! 

Instead of trying to use the same process on every single swim space that we come across, Puddle technicians create customized treatment plans made to suit your space. By using a step by step process our team of experts open pools of all shapes, sizes and styles efficiently. 

Water Treatments: If you haven’t been refilling your pool evaporation rates have likely caused the water level to drop by at least a few inches. Before getting started on applying pool chemicals it’s important to refill water until it reaches the skimmer line. If water is too low it won’t be able to circulate chemical treatments properly. An initial shock treatment will start to clear away cloudiness and deal with discolouration. It will likely take multiple rounds of shock to clear away months worth of contamination. 

Remove Debris: A major part of pool cleaning is getting rid of unwanted items that have made their way in. It’s easy to skim out obvious items like leaves floating along water surfaces but there’s a lot more to it than just that. Over time floating items will sink down to the bottom of the pool where they will rest and start to rot. As organics break down against vinyl liners they will leave permanent stains. In order to get the best results Puddle technicians use speciality brushes and manual vacuums. Speciality soft-bristle brushes will scrub away residue without causing damage or tearing liners. Manual vacuums make it possible to reach into hard angles, corners and around steps — all areas that a standard pool vacuum can’t access. 

Balancing Pool Water: Once debris is gone and there’s been a couple of shock treatments applied, it is time to fully balance pool water chemistry. Anyone can grab a basic test kit and check chlorine levels but when you have your water tested by an expert, you are getting the full range of necessary chemicals. This means testing sanitizers like chlorine and bromine, as well as total alkalinity, pH levels, and calcium. 

The best time to open up your pool for the season is when the average outdoor temperatures reaches 68-70 degrees. Don’t get hung up on a calendar date! Rushing the process can result in algae growth and contamination, meaning you’ll just need to repeat the process all over again. 

Puddle Pool Opening Services: Start the Season Off Right 

When you want to make the most out of the swimming season all you have to do is call Puddle Pool Services. Our team of local experts know exactly what your swim space needs and when. After years of experience in the pool care industry, we’ve seen just about everything and we want to share that knowledge and experience with each and every one of our customers. 

Puddle technicians offer excellent results but there’s more to it than that! Our customers can expect great customer service, top industry tools, fully insured services and peace of mind that your pool is in great shape for the season. We are also proud to offer affordable rates, transparent pricing and e-reports with every service so you can stay on top of condition. Book your pool opening online or by-phone 24 hours a day.