Owning a backyard pool is a wonderful luxury that can enhance your quality of life in many ways—but with that luxury comes a great deal of responsibility. From water testing to filter maintenance, keeping a pool sparkling clean and safe requires regular attention. If you’re wondering whether you should handle pool care yourself or leave it to a professional service, here are some key factors to consider.

The Case for Handling Pool Maintenance on Your Own

Many pool owners enjoy the hands-on approach of managing their own pool. While routine tasks like testing the water, balancing chemicals, and cleaning debris may seem onerous to some, other homeowners find them satisfying. Additionally, DIY pool maintenance may yield significant cost savings over time. However, it also requires:

• Time – Cleaning your pool, maintaining equipment, and testing and adjusting the water can take away valuable time form doing the things one loves.
• Knowledge – Maintaining a pool is not always as straightforward as it may seem, and mistakes can lead to cloudy water, algae growth, or even damage to pool equipment. The right expertise is particularly important when the time comes to close your pool for winter—if done improperly, your pool could potentially sustain serious damage when freezing temperatures arrive. The cost of repairs necessitated by unskilled pool maintenance can often outweigh the cost of hiring a professional.
• Consistency – Skipping just a few weeks of upkeep during the busy summer season can lead to bigger (and more expensive) problems down the road.

The Case for Employing a Professional Pool Service

Professional pool services take the guesswork and hassle out of maintenance, ensuring that your pool remains in prime condition all year long. At Aqua Pool & Patio, we have been servicing in-ground swimming pools in Connecticut since 1970, and our licensed, APSP-trained technicians provide a wide range of services, including:

• Spring pool opening and fall pool closing/winterizing
• Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cleaning tailored to your schedule
• Pool chemical testing and treatment to keep water balanced and safe for swimming
• Filtration system cleaning and testing to prevent costly breakdowns
• Vacation sitting so your pool stays pristine while you’re away

In addition to the peace of mind that hiring a pool service offers, it can also save you significant time and effort. Rather than spending weekends scrubbing walls or trying to decipher chemical imbalances, you can spend your time enjoying your pool.

The Hybrid Approach

When it comes to caring for their pools, many homeowners opt for a combination of DIY and professional services. For example, you might handle skimming leaves and performing quick water tests, while professionals such as the team at Aqua Pool take care of the bigger jobs, like seasonal openings and closings, in-depth water analysis, and system maintenance.

Aqua Pool is also pleased to offer free in-store water testing at our East Windsor, CT location. Just bring us a sample, and we’ll provide expert recommendations to keep your pool healthy all season long!

Need Help Keeping Your Pool in Pristine Condition?

The choice between maintaining your pool on your own or delegating it to a professional will ultimately depend on your schedule, comfort level, and how much time you want to spend working on your pool versus enjoying it. If you’d like to take the stress out of pool maintenance, Aqua Pool & Patio offers customizable programs to fit your needs. We also offer 5% savings on pool opening, closing, and weekly services when you sign an annual contract!

Call us today at 860-623-9886, or email our service department at service@aquapool.com to learn more about our pool maintenance services!