Pool Services are Important
Swimming is the fourth most popular activity in the United States and is the most popular recreational activity for children and teens ages 7-17 (CDC, n.d.). The CDC has done a lot of research on the benefits of aquatic activity and exercise, but sometimes it can be just about the fun. What’s better than jumping into a nice cool pool on a hot summer day? In order for people to enjoy aquatic activities and their benefits, they need a safe and reliable place to do so.
This is where facility pool service matters. Although there are other pool services like pool repair, pool renovations, swimming pool design and build, pool safety, and pool management, this article will concentrate on pool maintenance.
As an owner or operator, it is your responsibility to maintain your swimming pool in accordance with all local, state, and federal codes and guidelines. Imagine having a pool party planned for a client or a loved one only to have it cancelled due to a pool closure. What if the pool party went off as planned, but guests fell ill from swimming in your water? Hiring a professional pool maintenance provider for pool cleaning services and maintenance can help prevent these issues and give you peace of mind.
Pool Maintenance Benefits
The above example demonstrates how a good pool maintenance plan can help keep customers happy. Here is a partial list indicating the benefits of pool maintenance and using a professional.
- Helps keep your customers happy
- Can reduce liability and occurrences of lawsuits
- Can save the owner/operator money
- Gives the owner or operator more time to concentrate on other issues
- A clean and well-maintained pool is attractive to customers
- Can help increase repeat customers
- A well-maintained pool is safer
- Can help increase the life of a pool and pool equipment
- Can help keep pool open
Don’t take chances. Your pool is very important to the success of your business. Get a professional pool maintenance provider to help protect your success. Be sure your maintenance company isn’t just providing pool cleaning services.<
Proactive vs. Reactive Swimming Pool Service
Many people have owned a swimming pool in the past, or maybe had a friend or family member who has, and most of us have swum in public pools, hotels, waterparks, or resorts. But, have you ever considered what goes into caring for a pool? What pool services are needed? You may be aware of all that a pool requires to stay safe, but may not know how much time it takes. Public and semipublic pools require much more care and attention than a backyard pool. The more people that use the pool, the greater the liability, and greater the need for a professional pool maintenance provider.
Caring for a pool is like caring for a loved one: it requires constant time and attention in order for it to stay happy and healthy. When a pool and its needs are ignored, it can have serious consequences including chemical imbalances, unforeseen closure, illness, and even death.
The most common pool service, pool maintenance, is so much more than just testing chemical levels. Only testing your pool chemicals would be like only putting gas in your car. Can you imagine what would happen if you didn’t put oil in your car, check the other fluids, and change or rotate your tires? Waiting for something to break is not a maintenance plan! Most issues that occur with pools can be detected well in advance and responding to them early can save the owner/operator a lot of time and money. A professionally trained service provider can help you spot problems before they happen, and help you run your pool in a safer, more efficient way.
Pool Maintenance or Pool Cleaning Services
Below is a list of some of the services most pool maintenance or pool cleaning service providers will perform or check on a regular basis.
- Test water and PH levels
- Shock treatments
- Pool cleaning services
- Skim the surface of the swimming pool
- Vacuum
- Brush automatic pool cover, pool walls, and tile lines
- Clean pump and skimmer baskets
- Equipment check and inspection
- Leaks, tears, and cracks
- Ladders, handrails, and other safety equipment
- Mechanical
- Filters and filter cartridges
- Inspect and clean skimmers and returns
Every pool is different. You and your service provider will have to determine what the schedule for pool maintenance should be.
Choosing a Pool Service Provider
There are likely many pool service providers in your area, all with a varying set of skills. Some pool service companies have been in the aquatics industry for years, while others are just starting out with little more than their CPO certification. Pool maintenance can be much more difficult and involved than it seems. When choosing a provider, it is important that you research the companies background and speak to both past and current clients. A few questions to ask yourself:
- Has this company ever serviced a pool like yours? Can this company meet all of your service needs?
- How many clients does the company have? How do they feel about the service they are receiving?
- What is the experience and reputation of the company within the industry?
With over three decades of experience in the aquatics industry Jeff Ellis Management can provide a “one stop shop” for all of your facility’s needs. Our clients include hotels, resorts, homeowner associations, country clubs and public aquatic facilities throughout the United States. Whether you have a small seasonal pool, or a large year-round aquatics facility, our team of Aquatic Maintenance Professionals is standing by to help. Click here to see a list of our standard Pool Maintenance packages, or for a custom quote contact our Director of Aquatic Maintenance.