The leaves are beginning to make a show of themselves in your pool? With the weather turning in you may be at a loss as to whether to let the pump run. Or perhaps you are not certain what is called for once the summer swimming has come to an end.
You have come to the right place if that is the case. We of Terry’s Pool Service are your local pool care team in Tallahassee and have put in over 30 years in the business. For some guidance, call (850) 808-7882.
One does not see pools shutting down in North Florida like they do further north; fall is its own thing here. The season presents a few challenges of a different order. Read on for how to see your equipment and water through the cooler months in good health.
Why Fall Care is Important in North Florida
For a good many homeowners around Tallahassee the mildness of our fall means the swim season goes on well past October. The trees are not so concerned with the calendar though. Their leaves will find their way into your pool and decompose, upsetting the chemistry of the water until you put in some time to put it right. It is better to be proactive and avoid headaches down the road.
Then there is the matter of routine maintenance to forestall any small issue from becoming an expensive one. These are the things we would have you give some thought to:
- A daily skimming and netting of debris
- More frequent emptying of the pump and skimmer baskets
- Brushing the steps and walls where algae likes to set up in cool water
- Monitoring water chemistry with the change in temperature
- An inspection of the filter for any leaf litter buildup
- Checking the water level following a rain or two
Water Chemistry
When the water is cool the chemicals do not act the same. You will find your chlorine gets used up quicker by the organic matter of fallen leaves and the demand on your sanitizer is altered. Make a habit of testing to put yourself ahead of any green or cloudy water.
There is value in having a professional handle this side of things. Every service call from us covers all standard chemicals and part of our 10-step process is to test the water. We follow up with an e-mail report and photos after the fact so you can see for yourself how the pool is.
Equipment Check
Your heater is going to be front and center if you intend to carry on with your swimming, so you should make sure it is in working order. The same holds true for your pump and filter which can be put under strain by the debris. A clog or poor circulation can be avoided with a bit of inspection.
Should you need repairs or an upgrade we have an in-house department for that. As an authorized warranty service center and Hayward dealer we do not outsource; being a service and repair company we are singularly focused on the condition of your pool.
Matters of Circulation
It comes down to the leaves. They are the bane of the fall season, piling up to clog the skimmers and leave a stain on your water. Run the pump sufficiently each day to keep the system filtering. And do not let seasonal rain dilute your chemicals or push the water level beyond what is advisable.
What brings homeowners to Terry’s Pool Service
We appreciate that fall upkeep is just another item to cross off the list. Yet to forgo it is to risk a piece of equipment giving out or waking up to green water. Let us take care of it.
A few of the reasons we are the preferred choice:
- Our technicians are background checked employees, no subcontractors
- License #CPC1459507, fully bonded and insured
- No contract to tie you down
- You will receive an “on the way” text prior to our arrival
- A quote on pool cleaning in less than 24 hours
- Our Done Right Guarantee for your complete satisfaction
Our reach extends from Tallahassee to places like Bradfordville, Crawfordville, Havana, Quincy, Woodville and Wakulla Springs. The office is open 8 to 5 Monday to Friday.
Do not put it off and let the leaves have their way. Ring us at (850) 808-7882 and we will have your pool in balance and clear for the season. We will do it right.