Taking care of your pool is not an easy task. A lot of homeowners decide to do the bare minimum and you may be tempting to do that aswell. The problem is that the consequences of neglecting pool maintenance are very real and can be very serious.
It can affect your family’s health
A poorly maintained pool can lead to a recreational water illness (RWI). These illnesses, that include ear infections, diarrhea, rashes and eye infections, can easily spread by swallowing or coming into contact with contaminated water. But, if keep your pool’s chemicals well balanced, it is far less likely for bacteria to grow and become a problem.
Remember that factors such as sunlight can have influence on chlorine’s effectiveness, so constant maintenance is a must.
It can damage your equipment
Pumps, filters and heaters are more likely to break if they are not given proper care. Reparing or replacing these pieces can be expensive. Furthermore, when the equipment is not working properly, you will see it reflected on your utility bills when they start going up.
It can make your pool unappealing
We all want to dive into crystal clear water. Sometimes we don’t notice the consequences of neglecting pool maintenance, but this one you can actually see it as the water in your pool changes color.
It can cause structural damage
You might think that only the water and maybe some parts of equipment can be affected, but guess what? The pool itself is at risk too! The shell can crack and the deck can detract, not only losing aesthetical appeal but creating a safety hazard. Leaks can happen bringing even more damage.
The good news is you can avoid the consequences of neglecting pool maintenance
All you have to do is make sure you give your pool the proper care it needs. If you can’t do it yourself, we’re here to help!
Sierra Blue Pools is a locally owned and operated, full-service Pool Cleaning & maintenance company known for putting quality first. Feel confident your pool is in good hands.
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