Nashville Water Feature Maintenance

Water Feature Care: Custom Cleaning & Maintenance Programs That Work 

Keeping a fountain running smoothly is about more than applying chemical treatments now and then. The needs of water features will change throughout the year. This means that treatment plans will have to pivot to accommodate the season and climate. It’s a myth that indoor fountains don’t need to be cleaned at the same frequency as outdoor models. Luckily, Puddle creates fountain maintenance plans that can be easily adjusted to fit the unique needs of your fountain. 

Water Treatments: There’s nothing worse for a fountain than green water and debris. If a water feature is not chemically treated regularly you can expect to see algae growth and discoloration. It’s easy to think that just because you aren’t swimming in a fountain that water chemistry is less important. Contaminated water not only looks awful, it contributes to buildup inside lines and stress on fountain pumps and filters. Puddle technicians will check water levels, add water as necessary and balance chemical levels to prevent algae. 

Surface Care: Algae, residue, debris and chemical imbalances all contribute to surface issues In fountains. Concrete structures are designed to be durable but is ultimately a porous material. When invasive growth like algae forms it will sit on surfaces, degrading them. Using a power washer to clean stains can result in serious structural damage. Puddle technicians will assess the condition of structures and surfaces to create a cleaning plan that won’t cause damage. 

Debris Removal: Water fountains are complex structures. When debris starts to collect inside wide outdoor fountains you’ll likely have to wade in to remove debris floating in the middle. Indoor fountains or decorative outdoor models are often tall with multiple tiers. This means having to step up on slippery surfaces to scoop debris out of higher levels. It’s also difficult to see what you’re doing at this stage and unwanted items are often left behind where they will rot, break apart and create stains. 

Internal Systems: When you regularly clean fountains you aren’t just improving visuals, you’re improving function too. If you often forget to clean the fountain filters and pump, you aren’t alone! These important components are often overlooked but this plays a major role in how your plumbing and components operate. If filters are clogged it’s difficult for water to circulate and that puts additional wear, tear and strain on pumps and motors. 

Deep Cleans: If you find yourself dealing with a contaminated fountain, green water and algae, call Puddle for an in-depth cleaning and refresh of your system. Puddle technicians have created a treatment that cleans fountains from the inside out. Chemical treatments run through systems loosening debris and pulling it out, surfaces are acid washed (depending on condition), crews will remove the pump, clean the pump and reinstall components to keep things flowing smoothly.