Houston pool care, explained.
Straight answers to the questions Houston-area pool owners ask us most, written for Gulf Coast heat, rain, and hard water.
Green or Cloudy Pool After a Storm: What to Do First
Keep the water in the pool, make sure the equipment is safe to power up, get the debris out by hand, then shock to the level your stabilizer calls for and filter until the water stays clear overnight.
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Salt Water vs Chlorine Pools in Houston: Which Fits Yours?
A salt pool is still a chlorine pool. The difference is who makes the chlorine: a salt cell on your equipment pad, or you with a jug or a bucket of tablets. Here is how that plays out in Houston heat and hard water.
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How Often Should You Acid Wash a Pool?
Every acid wash takes a thin layer of plaster with it. Here is how to tell when one is worth it, what to try first, and what to watch for while the pool sits empty.
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Pool Pump Repair or Replace: How to Decide
Most pump trouble traces back to a handful of parts. Here is how to tell a small fix from a pump at the end of its life, and what the federal efficiency rules mean for your choice.
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How to Keep Pool Water Balanced Through a Houston Summer
Long Houston summers burn off chlorine, push pH around, and feed algae. Here is what changes in your water from June through September and how to stay ahead of it.
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How to Protect Your Pool From a Houston Freeze
Bush Intercontinental averages only about 10 freezing nights a year, and most pool equipment here sits exposed on an open pad. February 2021 showed what a long freeze can do. Here is how to get through the next one.
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