Have No Fear, Help Is Here!

Countless times each year we hear, “I just moved into a house with a pool or spa (or both), and I don’t know how to care for it.”  If you have moved into a home with a pool or a spa, have no fear, we have helped many, many people over the years in this very situation, and we can probably help you too.  To make it easier to help you, here are a few suggestions.

 1. If the previous homeowner left any paperwork, including owner’s manuals or receipts, bring them with you when you stop by our store.

 2. If you have a digital camera, take a few minutes and take some photos.  Pictures of the actual pool or spa and pictures of the equipment (filter, pump, heater, etcetera) are a great help.  If you see manufacturer’s names or specification labels on the equipment, get pictures of these or make some notes.  This type of information is a true help.

 3. Especially on swimming pools, measure the pool and write down the dimensions.  If it is a round pool, you will need to measure the diameter.  If it is an oval or a rectangular pool, you will want to measure the overall width and the length.  On above ground pools, measure the wall height. (Usually 48″, 52″, or 54″)  On inground pools, try to get an idea of the depth at both ends.

 4. If the previous homeowner left any chemicals, take a few minutes to write down the product names and approximately how much is left in each container.  There is no need to have you buy more of a product if it is already sitting in your garage or shed.  (Since you may be unfamiliar with some of these items, use care in handling them until we can discuss what you have and how to properly and safely use them.)

 While we will almost certainly have additional questions for you when you visit the store the first time or two, the more information from the above list that you can bring in, the quicker we can help you start enjoying your “new” pool or spa.