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The 5 Top Pool Mistakes Homeowners Make

What do I need to know when buying a house with a pool?

Are my pool drain covers safe?

How do I get warranty service on my pool equipment?

Does my pool guy need a contractors license?

Are my pool lights safe?

Why does my pool get algae?

Is pool maintenance a membership contract or a per-cleaning cost?

Can I save money installing a variable speed pump?

How often should my pool be cleaned or serviced?

Is pool maintenance a membership contract or a per-cleaning cost?

Not all pool companies have the same policies and offerings, but there are many common practices. Speaking only for Payan Pool Service, Inc., we have a detailed service agreement contract that outlines what our responsibilities are and what the client’s responsibilities are so there in no confusion. We come up with a service rate that takes into account many factors and we figure our costs into the equation. Once that is set, it becomes a recurring monthly charge. Other items

Can I save money installing a variable speed pump?

The answer is Yes, Yes, and Yes. A variable speed pump (VSP) is the one thing you can install for your pool that will actually save you real cold hard cash. Why, because a VSP uses a magnetic motor that uses less energy than a traditional single speed pool pump and can adjust speeds to increase or decrease the flow rate. When installed and programmed correctly, you can see savings of $20.00 to $120.00 per month each and every month. Also, once you get into a tiered electricit

How often should my pool be cleaned or serviced?

If you want your pool to be clean and worry free it needs to be serviced. For most residential pools, once per week is sufficient, but you have to stick to that regimen. I have always compared it to taking your trash cans out to the curb for the trash truck to haul it away. If your trash pick-up day is on Tuesday and you actually take the trash cans out for pick-up you keep the trash is removed from your home and does not pile up. If you forget to take the garbage out once or

Do I need to have my pool serviced in the winter months?

If you live in a climate zone that gets a lot of snow the answer is NO. But if you live in the Sun Belt, the answer is YES. You should keep your pool serviced. A lot of people equate pool usage with pool care. If they are not using the pool, they cannot justify servicing it. Here is what you need to know. First of all, your pool is in the backyard of your home. You should want to keep things looking great in your home and take pride in ownership. Your home is most likely your

How difficult is it to maintain my pool?

If you are professional guitar player, playing guitar is easy. For me, I like to play guitar but I am in no way a professional guitar player. Hey, I still don’t know how to tune my guitar. Thank goodness for guitar tuners. I still like to play the few cords that I’ve learned 30 years ago and I have fun with it. But ask me to play a song (correctly) and I am lost. For me that is difficult. The same can be said for maintaining your pool. For us professionals, it is not difficul

How do I know if my current pool service provider is charging me fairly?

First of all, you should have a written contract or service agreement that outlines in detail what services are to be performed for an agreed upon price. Then use that as the measurement to first see if you are getting what you are paying for. Oh yeah, your pool should also be clean. Rates can vary from pool company to pool company and service levels can also vary. It is always a good practice to get at least 3 different bids for pool maintenance so you can get a feel for pri

Can I use the HERO program for my pool?

Yes, but only on specific items. The HERO Program, which stands for Home Energy Renovation Opportunity, is a great, government backed, zero money down, loan program which is repaid through your property taxes. There may also be some tax deduction benefits that can help lower your income taxes. Consult with your accountant. On the HERO Program website, www.heroprogram.com you will find a list of approved items. The items must be on that approved list in order to qualify for th

How often should I clean my filter?

The answer to this question varies from pool to pool. Some things to consider first: - Is your pool filter properly sized for your pool? - How much debris gets into your pool? - Do you have dogs that love to swim more that you do? - Do you have a DE, Cartridge or Sand Filter? - How often do your run your pool? Again there are a lot of variations to consider, so let keep this simple. Think about cleaning you filter like changing the oil in your car. Most people recommend chang

How do I know if my pool is leaking?

Did you know that a backyard swimming pool actually uses less water than a lawn with the same square footage? That’s right, assuming that your pool does not have a leak. Once a pool is filled, the evaporation rate can be as high as 1/4 inch per day and little to no evaporation in the colder winter months. So if you suspect that your pool has a leak, you are probably right. Here’s what you do. First, look for the obvious. Turn on your pool equipment and see if the pump, filter

Are there rebates for installing variable speed pumps?

In San Diego County and most of California, for residential pools, the answer is YES! While rebates vary with the different utilities throughout the state, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDGE) has been offering a $200.00 rebate when you replace a single speed pump with a Variable Speed Pump (VSP). The rebate forms can be downloaded on the SDGE website, http://www.sdge.com/buyers-guide-item/3883/variable-speed-pool-pumps. You will need to provide your basic info and some simple p

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