The Pros and Cons of Using Automatic Pool Cleaners

 

By Moorea Pool Care

December 7, 2015 (Phoenix, AZ) In Phoenix, AZ pools can get dirty and need cleaning often. Pool cleaning services are a great way to keep your pool clean, but what do you do to keep your pool clean between pool cleaning service visits? Automatic pool cleaners or pool vacuums may be the answer.

Advantages of Pool Cleaners

Pool cleaners have many advantages when cleaning your pool is difficult for you or you just don’t have the time. Pool cleaners can be set-up on an automatic pool-timer, so that you can be cleaning your pool even when you’re not home. This allows the pool owner to control the time of day and the duration of time the pool cleaner is on. The pool owner can set the pool cleaner to only run during low-peak power times and can save money on electricity.

Pool cleaners can keep the pool clean until your pool service arrives to thoroughly clean your pool, add chemicals, and skim the debris from the surface of the pool.

Disadvantages of Pool Cleaners

Pool cleaners are good, but can’t really take the place of a professional pool cleaning service. This is because pool cleaners are limited in how efficiently they can really clean the pool. They can only pick up debris and dirt from the bottom of the pool and often don’t reach every part of a pool, like corners, steps, and walls. Pool cleaners can’t clean the water’s surface, nor can they cleanup and get rid of stubborn pool algae. Pool cleaners can be costly to purchase and maintain.

The Types of Pool Cleaners Available

• Suction-side – This type of pool cleaner work off the dedicated suction line of your swimming pool. They generally cost less and your pool pump needs to be on to operate them.
• Pressure-side – This type of pool cleaner works off of the swimming pools pressure-side line and collects debris into a mesh bag on the pool cleaner instead the collected debris going into your pool’s filter like the suction-side type does. This type may need an additional boost-pump to operate and may cost less than a suction-side pool cleaner.
• Robotic – This type of pool cleaner doesn’t require suction from your swimming pool to run. You simply put the robotic pool cleaner in the pool and it collects debris in an on-board container. You’ll need to physically empty this cleaner when it’s full and these can rather costly.

Automatic pool cleaners can be a great addition to your pool for in-between pool cleaning service calls. They will pick up small debris and dirt and can save you time. They are not recommended to replace using a high quality pool cleaning service. Moorea Pool Care does much more than just vacuum a pool like a pool cleaner does. Their professional service technicians clean your pool, sweep the walls and steps, check and replace your chemicals, and inspect your pool equipment. They also provide required pool maintenance like acid washes and filter cleanings. Contact Moorea Pool Care today for all of your pool cleaning and maintenance needs

 

10 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Pool

Start the New Year off right by taking proper care of your pool. We’ve included 10 helpful tips to get you started to a having a perfect pool!

1. Get Your Pool Filter Cleaned – Your pool’s filter will get clogged over time. It’s very important to clean your filter regularly. Cleaning your filter helps reduce pressure and allows water to circulate properly. This way your cleaning system will function properly. also, pool filter manufactures won’t honer your warranty unless you can prove your pool filter was cleaned regularly. This also keeps your pool from turning green.

2. Proper Pool Chemical Balance – Maintaining pool chemical balances is very important. Improper pool chemical balances can lead to dirty water, green pools and possible illness. Be sure to test your pool frequently. Having a pool service professional maintain your pool is the best option.

3. Drain Your Pool – You should drain your pool regularly. If your pool hasn’t been drained in several years, you need this service. This is important because pool can no longer absorb pool chemicals. If you have to shock your pool often, this might mean it’s time to drain the pool.In Arizona, you can only drain your pool in the cooler weather. Draining your pool in the summer can damage the pool’s surface.

4. Acid Wash and Pool Tile Cleaning – Acid washing can remove stains on your pool’s surface. Doing this can give your pool new life and improve its looks. Swimming pool tiles can get dirty and corroded with calcium build-up. Having the calcium removed from your pool tiles will make your pool beautiful. Have a tile cleaning and acid wash during the cooler season so your pool looks new when it’s time to swim again.

5. Fix Leaks In Your Pool Equipment – Leaks in your pool equipment can cause high water bills. Over time this can damage your pool equipment. Get your leaks fixed to lower those water bills!

6. Replace Your Pool’s Filter, Motor and Pump – You should have a pool equipment inspection by a professional pool service company. Most inspections are free. It may be time to replace your pool equipment with more efficient equipment.

7. Remodel Your Pool – Replacing pool decking, adding pool water features, resurfacing your pool can turn an old pool into a beautiful backyard oasis. Have a professional pool service turn your old pool into your dream pool.

8. Replace Your Pool Lights – Today there are energy efficient LED pool lights that give your pool ambience. There are many different interesting pool lighting fixtures to choose from.

9. Upgrade to a salt water system or a heated pool – Converting to a salt water pool is better for your skin than harsh chemicals, you don’t need a lot of chlorine and over time it can be more economical. Adding a heater to you pool can allow you to enjoy your pool year round. A pool device professional can install a pool heater in your pool. Having a heated pool lets you exercise year round.

10. Hire a Pool Care Professional – Hiring a pool service in Phoenix will allow you to read and not worry about cleaning your pool yourself. A Phoenix Pool Service Company can maintain your pool so it’s swim-ready all the time