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As temperatures drop and leaves begin to fall, your pool needs a little extra attention to stay in top shape through the cooler months. So, here are the Top 5 Fall Tips for Pool Owners. Fall is the perfect time to prepare your pool for winter, protect your equipment, and ensure you’re ready for a stress-free spring opening. At VIP Home Services, we’ve put together our Top 5 Fall Tips for Pool Owners to help you maintain a sparkling, worry-free pool.
Falling leaves are one of the biggest challenges for pool owners in autumn. Skim your pool regularly and check your skimmer baskets daily to prevent clogging. Consider using a leaf net or pool cover to reduce debris and make maintenance easier. Believe it or not, leaves degrade under water and release phosphates into the pool, which is a major culprit of algae growth, which makes regular pool cleaning and pool maintenance an absolute must!
Even when the swimming season slows down, maintaining proper water balance is crucial. Test your pool water weekly to ensure your pH, chlorine, and alkalinity levels stay within range. As part of your fall routine, make sure your CYA (cyanuric acid) level is below 50 ppm—higher levels can trap chlorine and reduce its effectiveness. Also, verify that your calcium hardness is above 250 ppm to protect your pool’s plaster and tile from etching or corrosion. Ask your current pool company for your latest water chemistry levels, for the highest quality companies have access to electronic water measurement equipment.
Fall is the ideal time to perform a deep clean of your pool’s filtration system. Whether you have a cartridge, DE, or sand pool filter cleaner, a thorough cleaning ensures your system runs efficiently. Our team at VIP Home Services also offers filter cleaning services as part of our seasonal maintenance packages to keep your equipment performing at its best.
With cooler weather, your pool won’t need as much daily circulation. You can reduce your pump’s runtime to save energy while still keeping water moving to prevent stagnation. We recommend 8 hours of pump run time in the fall and winter. Make sure to check all valves and return lines for proper flow, and inspect for any blockages caused by falling debris. If you have a pool cleaning robot or a Polaris swimming pool cleaner, we recommend that you run it for 8 hours a day and empty the vacuum bag every other day to prevent imbalanced water chemistry.
As North Texas temperatures begin to dip, it’s essential to set your pool system’s frost protection timer to 40 degrees. This ensures your pool pump automatically activates when temperatures drop near freezing, keeping water moving through the pipes and preventing costly freeze damage to your equipment. A few minutes of preparation now can save you thousands in repairs later.
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-John Hallman, Owner of VIP Home Services, Sign up today at 214-307-2692
