Pickering Seasonal Pool Maintenance
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Keep your pool sparkling year-round with our expert maintenance service! We handle cleaning, balancing, and equipment checks so you can relax and enjoy. Schedule your pool maintenance today!
- Drop water levels to protect drains
- Clean debris before closing and upon opening
- Set the stage for a quick and easy openings
- Visual Inspections of components and mechanisms
- Create a safe environment for swimmers
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Pool Maintenance in Pickering, ON
All pool owners understand how demanding water systems can be. At the best of times swimming pools require consistent cleanings and monitoring and this is even worse during a changing of the season. Getting ready for the fall season means dropping water levels and in-depth treatments while getting ready for spring means a ton of skimming, scrubbing and water treatments. Missing just one step of this process can lead to serious damage and health hazards, so leave it up to the experts instead. Pickering seasonal pool maintenance services protect pools from winter weather and help you make the most out of the swim season.
There is a big difference between having to clean your pool at the height of summer when it has already been in use and opening it up for spring. After months of sitting idle, your pool water is likely very contaminated so you are almost guaranteed to pull back your pool cover only to see a swamp underneath. Spring pool care focuses on restoring water condition and internal water systems so it can be used throughout spring and summer. Fall pool care, on the other hand, shuts systems down for the off-season protecting it from freezing, as well as reducing the rate of algae growth, bacteria and contamination.
Seasonal Pool Care: What to Do & When
Test kits and skimmers can be incredibly useful when swimming pools are in use but they aren’t enough to open or close swim spaces. Seasonal pool care isn’t a step-by-step plan, it is a science — and an art! Instead of focusing on one day of the year for your opening or closing, it is better to focus on temperature for the best possible results.
Pool Closings: It is common practice to close pools following the September long weekend but this isn’t always the best time. Closing too early means missing out on the last warm days of summer while closing too late opens the door for a whole lot of algae, bacteria and contamination. When the average outdoor temperature reaches 15 degrees it is time to shut your system down for the off-season. In Ontario, the closing process involves dropping water levels and winterizing plugs, as well as applying a specially developed winter chemical treatment plan designed to prevent freezing and reduce the rate of algae growth for an easier opening in spring.
Pool Openings: When you want to open your pool you are likely dealing with a ton of debris, green water, algae growth and terrible smells. A shock treatment isn’t enough to fix these issues! It is important to restore water levels, open drain plugs and remove any debris that has built up on the bottom of the pool, sitting in skimmer baskets or floating along water surfaces. There is no way to instantly clean water. An initial shock treatment can help to clear away some cloudiness or discolouration but sanitary water takes multiple application of specialized pool chemicals. Once chemical treatments have settled in, it is time for a final balancing of chlorine levels, pH levels, total alkalinity and calcium.
No matter the time of year it is always a good idea to keep an eye on pool equipment like pumps and filters. The pool filter and circulation systems are the unsung heroes of swimming pools but they often don’t get the attention that they deserve. Calling Puddle for your seasonal pool care means in-depth treatments that keep your water systems running smoothly all year long.
Pickering Pool Maintenance: Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is Pickering tap water for pools?
Pickering is served by the Region of Durham's lake based system, mainly the Ajax plant, which the Region lists at 125 mg/L hardness as calcium carbonate. That is moderate hardness from Lake Ontario water, so regular calcium and scale checks still matter. Homes on private wells are not covered by that figure.
Can I drain my pool into the storm sewer in Pickering?
Durham Region's Sewer Use By-law allows residential pool water in a Regional storm sewer only with no algaecides, total chlorine at 0.01 mg/L or less and copper at 0.05 mg/L or less. Water may not flow onto neighbouring property or down a valley or ravine slope, and salt water must go to the sanitary drain or stay on your own lot. Confirm with the Region before draining.
When should I open and close my pool in Pickering?
Nearby Oshawa's climate normals put the average last spring frost around April 30 and the first fall frost around October 15. Ontario guidance puts opening between late April and mid May and closing between mid September and mid October once water stays below about 15 C. Winters bring about 130 nights a year at or below freezing, so full winterizing is needed.
Is maintenance still needed if the pool is not being used?
Yes. Standing, untreated water is more work to recover than water that has been kept balanced, and equipment that sits idle without being run or properly shut down is where problems develop quietly. A pool that is out of use either needs maintaining or needs closing properly.
Can maintenance be scheduled around the season?
Yes, and most customers do. Service is usually heavier through the swimming season and lighter outside it, and some equipment work is better done when the pool is not in use. It is worth discussing the pattern rather than assuming one schedule fits the whole year.
Just had a visit from George from Puddle Pool Services and was so grateful for his approach, communication and suggestions for maintenance. It wasn't a easy job in accessing the panel and he was gracious in taking the necessary steps and putting everything back in place. The next day check in to make sure everything is working well is just a superior customer service. Thank you again.
George from Puddle pools has been an amazing company to deal with.. their customer service is top notch and they have kept our pool and hot tub running perfectly ! Anyone looking for a great worry free pool company.. look no further than Puddle pools and a big shout out to Maddy one of the amazing techs who looks after us regularly:)
George and his team are excellent! Super happy with their regular maintenance service for my pool and hot tub. Kids are happy and I am thrilled!
Puddle pools was fantastic to work with - especially as I am a new pool owner - they handled everything with ease and made sure to explain everything to me. Excellent experience - I highly recommend them!
George was very friendly and helpful all season helping us with our pool Opening, pool closing, weekly maintenance and caulking repairs! He is a great communicator and always texts before with the time frame he plans to arrive. He is knowledgeable and answered all my questions about pool repairs. We recommend George and his team to anyone looking for reliable, affordable pool maintenance!
Very satisfied with all the services provided. George and his team are very professional and kept us informed on weekly cleaning visits. They did a very clean and organized closing. I will definitely be using them seasonally for now on.
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