Georgetown Water Feature Maintenance

Throughout the Georgetown area, more and more property owners are installing water features as a way of enjoying their living space, increasing value through curb appeal, or drawing in customers to commercial spaces. While fountains can be eye-catching and great conversation starters, they can be extremely difficult to maintain. If you are having a hard time keeping up with the demands of your system or are noticing algae, mold, or mineral deposits, call Puddle Pool Services for your water feature maintenance. 

Our team of highly trained technicians not only cleans your fountain, but they also help to prolong the lifespan of your system as a whole. Hiring a professional for regular cleaning services helps to keep your water crystal clear, removes debris from your filtration system, and provides visual inspections of pumps and motors. 

Water Fountain Care: What to Expect 

When dealing with any water feature, there are a few universal qualities that you should be paying attention to: water quality, is it running, and does the structure appears sound? Without the right training, an amateur attempt at water feature care can result in some overlooked components of your system, which require costly repairs or even replacements. Even if you have had experience in certain types of fountains, these will change from region to region and depending on style. 

An outdoor water fountain is up against an entirely different set of potential risks than an indoor one. A garden fountain, for example, has to contend with the climate as well as other environmental factors. Letting organic debris, like leaves, seed pods, or pollen, sit along surfaces can quickly lead to invasive growth, such as algae. Algae can quickly take over water systems, straining filtration and putting additional pressure on pumps and motors. Regular skimming and cleaning are a great way to keep your water flowing, but it can become difficult to keep up. 

Indoor features, such as a wall fountain, are more susceptible to water imbalances caused by man-made contaminants. Even though these fountains are not made for swimming in, this does not stop people from sticking their hands in, throwing in pennies, or having unfortunate spills that enter the systems. Caring for an indoor fountain is just as complicated as caring for outdoor ones, despite having different contaminants to manage. When your water chemistry is suffering, indoor features are prone to white scale or mineral deposits. 

A big part of care and maintenance is tending to the mechanisms that keep your pool running, but this can be more complicated than meets the eye. More often than not, outdoor fountain pumps are located away from the feature, often buried underground or in a storage box nearby. 

Taking the time to unplug the pump from your system is a small task, but it can make a world of difference to your health and safety. To protect your feature throughout winter, it is always a good idea to winterize your fountain, dropping the water level so it falls below skimmers and important systems. 

Puddle Pools: Calling a Pro For Your Water Fountain Cleaning 

The key to a clean fountain is regular maintenance. Consistent cleanings will help to reduce the risk of algae growth and help to beautify your outdoor space. You can’t have a dirty fountain be the focal point of your landscape design, so let Puddle Pool Services help you keep things clean. 

Proper fountain maintenance goes below the surface. Cleaning the pump should be a key aspect of your routine care programs. The pump runs constantly, so any type of blockage or obstacle will create added and unnecessary wear and tear. Prolong the lifespans of your parts and equipment with thorough cleanings from Puddle Pool Services. 

When you need to keep your fountain running smoothly, there is no one better to call than a Puddle Pool Services Pro. Our experts are local to your area, so we understand exactly what your property is up against. With options for regular fountain cleaning and “refreshing”, there is never a bad time to freshen up your water feature.