How do I open my pool for the season?
If you use a solid pool cover, first drain off any standing water so that it doesn't spill back into the pool. Carefully remove the cover, sweep it and lay it out to dry. Hose the cover down and clean with a cover cleaner. Once it is thoroughly dry, fold and store the cover in a clean dry place, out of sunlight. Inspect the entire pool carefully for damage that may have taken place during the off-season, especially leaks or tears in the vinyl liner, or breaks and cracks in the plaster or tiles. After inspection, add water until the level reaches about halfway up the skimmer opening. Remove any debris with a leaf net.
Make sure your pump, skimmer, and filter are working properly. If the filter was not chemically cleaned at the end of last season- clean it using a filter cleaner, to remove hardened deposits that can hamper filter performance. Run the pump while you vacuum and brush the pool throughly.
After running the pump for at least 5 hours, bring in a quart of pool water in a clean plastic containerfor a comprehensive laboratory analysis. We will provide easy instructions for making the necessary adjustments to your pool's water balance.
Follow our recommendations for balancing pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid. Top off your sanitizer following manufacturer's instructions. Maintain your sanitizer at manufacturer's suggested level. Check your pool water at least once a week, or better yet, bring in a sample and let us test it for free!
Sound Like a BIG Job?Don't Want to Open the Pool Yourself?
Don't worry, the good people at Classic Pool & Spa will do it for you. Imagine just jumping into the pool. If this sounds great, call our Service Department at 503-292-6018.
(*Up to 20' x 40' size pool free of algae growth. Repair/replacement of damaged equipment is not included in the Start-Up Service fee.)
- Remove, clean, and store winter cover
- Vacuum, brush, and fill pool
- Inspect filter, pump, and heating systems
- Start equipment
- Balance pool water chemistry
- Install any removed handrails and/or ladders
- Check condition of maintenance equipment, brushes, nets
- Three point safety inspection
(signage, gate latches, locks, and pool security) - Recommendations for a safe, fun, efficient swimming season
Classic Pool & Spa is a full service dealership. Please allow us to help you with your pool and spa maintenance. Just give us a call at our service department 503-292-6018 and we will get you set up.Have more questions?
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