Maintenance FAQ’s

Regular maintenance is essential to keep your swimming pool in pristine condition. We recommend scheduling weekly pool maintenance to ensure water clarity, proper sanitation, and optimal equipment functionality. Consistent upkeep helps prevent issues like algae growth, cloudy water, equipment failure and helps extend the lifespan of your plaster! Let Hamlin Pools handle your maintenance needs so you can enjoy a beautiful, worry-free pool all year round.

Our comprehensive weekly maintenance service includes:

• Water Chemistry Balancing: Testing and adjusting pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels to maintain balanced water chemistry.
• Skimming & Debris Removal: Removing leaves, bugs, and other debris from the pool surface to keep the water clean.
• Brushing & Vacuuming: Cleaning pool walls, floors, and steps to prevent algae buildup and ensure a spotless pool.
• Filter Cleaning: Maintaining your Pentair filtration system by backwashing filters to ensure efficient operation. An annual filter cleaning is recommend and will be quoted separately annually.
• Equipment Inspection: Checking pumps, heaters, and other Pentair equipment for proper functionality to prevent unexpected issues.

Let Hamlin Pools take care of these tasks, ensuring your pool remains inviting and well-maintained without any hassle on your part.

Preventing algae growth involves maintaining balanced water chemistry and regular cleaning. Here’s how Hamlin Pools can help:

• Maintain Proper Chlorine Levels: We ensure chlorine levels remain within the recommended range to keep algae at bay.
• Regular Auto Drains: With traditional tablet chlorine pools, the stabilizer (CYA) levels in the pool will increase with each tablet that dissolves. As stabilizer levels increase, chlorine effectiveness decreases. Its important to dilute or drain the pool water as needed, much like an oil change in your car; the oil can only be filtered and used so many times before new oil is needed.
• Regular Brushing: Our technicians brush pool surfaces weekly to remove algae spores before they can take hold.
• Run Pool Equipment Daily: Keeping your Pentair pumps and filters running circulates and sanitizes the water effectively.
• Shock Treatments: We perform regular shock treatments to eliminate organic contaminants that contribute to algae growth.

Trust Hamlin Pools to implement these strategies, keeping your pool crystal clear and algae-free.

Cloudy water can result from various factors, including imbalanced chemicals, poor filtration, excessive debris, or heavy user load. Hamlin Pools offers the expertise to address cloudy water effectively:

• Test Water Chemistry: Our team ensures pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels are balanced for clear water.
• Clean the Pool: We remove debris and brush pool surfaces to enhance water clarity.
• Check the Filtration System: Our technicians clean or backwash your Pentair filters and ensure the pump is functioning correctly.
• Use a Pool Clarifier: We can add a clarifier to help particles bind together and be filtered out more effectively.

Contact Hamlin Pools to restore your pool’s clarity quickly and efficiently.

Yes, we provide emergency pool service to address urgent pool issues such as sudden leaks, equipment malfunctions, or unexpected debris during regular business hours. Our prompt response ensures minimal downtime, allowing you to enjoy your pool without long interruptions. Whether it's a critical repair or an urgent clean-up, Hamlin Pools is here to help you swiftly resolve any pool emergencies. During non-business hours, its best to turn your equipment off at the breakers and contact us as soon as our hours are open.

Contact us for emergency services anytime you need immediate assistance.

Maintaining proper water chemistry is crucial for a healthy and enjoyable pool. Here’s how Hamlin Pools can assist:

• Test the Water Weekly: Our professionals use reliable test kits to check pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels.
• Adjust Chemicals as Needed: We add pH increasers or decreasers and chlorine tablets or shock the pool to maintain balance.
• Monitor Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): High TDS can affect water clarity and chemical efficiency. If necessary, we recommend draining and refilling the pool to lower TDS levels.

Let Hamlin Pools manage your water chemistry, ensuring your pool remains safe and inviting.

Professional pool maintenance offers numerous benefits, including:

• Expert Knowledge: Our skilled technicians can identify and resolve issues promptly, ensuring your pool stays in top condition.
• Time Savings: Save time by outsourcing maintenance tasks to Hamlin Pools, allowing you to enjoy your pool without the hassle.
• Consistent Results: Ensure your pool remains clean, safe, and functional with regular, professional care.
• Extended Pool Lifespan: Proper maintenance helps prolong the life of your pool and its Pentair equipment, protecting your investment.

Choose Hamlin Pools for reliable and efficient pool maintenance services.

Absolutely! Hamlin Pools is experienced in diagnosing and repairing various pool equipment issues, including Pentair pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems. Whether it's a minor fix or a major repair, we ensure your equipment is back in optimal working condition quickly. Additionally, we offer equipment upgrades and automation to enhance your pool’s functionality and efficiency.

Learn more about our repair and upgrade services.

Scheduling a maintenance appointment is easy! Simply contact us through our website or call us directly at:
956.787.3281

Our team will arrange a convenient time to perform your weekly maintenance and address any specific needs your pool may have. Let Hamlin Pools handle the upkeep, so you can enjoy a beautifully maintained pool effortlessly.

If you suspect a leak in your pool, take the following steps:

• Don’t Stop Adding Water: While it may seem counter intuitive, water is a relatively cheap commodity compared to the cost of damage to your pool from operating with low water levels.
• Inspect Visible Areas: Check for obvious signs of leaks around fittings, lights, and the pool shell.
• Contact Us Immediately: Reach out to Hamlin Pools for a professional leak detection and repair service to minimize damage and water loss.

Our team is ready to help you address any leaks swiftly and effectively.

If your pool water becomes green or cloudy, it’s essential to address the issue promptly to prevent further complications. At Hamlin Pools, we specialize in treating and restoring pools to their pristine condition. Contact us immediately, and our expert team will diagnose the problem and apply the necessary treatments to bring your pool back to clear, inviting water.

Learn more about our pool restoration services.

These unsightly spots are referred to as spot etching. This is common in many plaster finishes along with a variety of other issues. Studies suggest that high CYA or stabilizer levels are part of the cause. Our professional recommendation is to keep CYA with in recommended levels (see “Maintaining Your Pool”) via “Auto Drains” or draining your pool and to keep the pools’ water balanced using the Saturation Index.