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Pool Services Division
(330) 656-4335
Call us today to schedule your servicing.
We offer many services that you can take advantage of. Look them over and
remember them
for when you will need them. We want to make sure your American Pool is
well kept!
Opening |
Closing | Weekly Cleaning
| Vacation Services |
Liners
Renovation |
Equipment Replacement |
Spa Servicing
You might want
to consult
our FAQ pages too for quick reference to common problems.
A complete manual for swimming pools can be found at
PoolManual.com which is very
helpful for pool owners.
Pool Openings in the Spring
Scheduling for a pool opening needs to be done a few
days in advance. We open pools starting in March and ending in June. Most
families want to open before Memorial Day weekend so it gets very hectic the
week before. To receive service on the day you desire, schedule early.
If we closed your pool the season before, we check to
see if any notations were made on the fall work order concerning needed repairs,
parts, or services for your pool in the spring. It is important to let the
office staff know exactly what you need when you call for an appointment. Do you
want the cover cleaned or stored in a special place? Will you need the pool
vacuumed? Do you want us to leave a month's supply or season supply of
chemicals? If you have a heater, do you want it left on?
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Pool Closings in the Fall
Closing a pool in the fall is more complex than opening
a pool in the spring. It is important to winterize properly. It is our practice
to blow the water back into the pool and plug the inlet . This method protects
the line from freezing and saves the consumer from purchasing many gallons of
antifreeze. We winterize the skimmers by sucking them dry, plugging them, and
adding antifreeze. If rain water adds water to the skimmers after we have
drained them, it may be necessary to add another gallon of antifreeze prior to
an expected winter freeze. As winter temperatures rise from global warming, it
may not be necessary in the future to winterize with this method.
Since it is not possible to winterize the main drain
line that goes to the bottom of the pool, we keep the water level in the pool
below the frost line. Since the main drain is open, the water in the main drain
line will always be at the same level as the pool. So by keeping the pool water
below the frost line, the main drain line will automatically stay below the
frost line too.
If you have a sand filter we drain it. If you have a DE
filter, we take it apart and clean the screens and drain it. Sand filters may
hold water if the cap is put back on too soon before it is completely drained.
They may also hold water if the multiport valve is not put in the winter
position or put between settings so the air pressure will force the water out.
Occasionally a tank will split or rupture because the tank was drained but not
completely. Then when the water left in the tank freezes, the tank cracks.
We also drain the pump and add antifreeze. Antifreeze
looses its color in a day of sunlight. So it may appear to have water in the
pump. Antifreeze has a sweet taste. A taste test can quickly tell you whether
you have water or antifreeze in the pump wet end section.
The pressure gauge is removed from the multiport valve
at closing to protect it from winter damage. It will last longer if kept in a
place where it won't freeze. We also store your plugs, directional eyeballs, and
pressure gauge in either your skimmer basket or a plastic zip bag so they are
easy to find when you get ready to open in the spring.
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Weekly Cleaning Service
We offer cleaning service to our regular customers. We come twice a week to
vacuum, test the water, and add chemicals. We watch for problems that may arise
in the pump system and notify you if repairs are needed. Each trip takes about
an hour including travel time. In the event of a bad storm that would dump large
amounts of debris in the pool, we could change our routine day for coming that
week. If you are planning a party or event, we can schedule cleaning for that
day. Chemicals are not included in the weekly maintenance price. Call for an
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Vacation Pool Service
If you would like to have us care for your pool during vacation time call for
information. We prefer to come twice a week so we can better control the water
chemistry. Although you may use an automatic vacuum system, it is our practice
to hand vacuum so the pool is clean before we leave.
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Liner Replacement
We install many liners every year. There are many beautiful colors and patters
available. If you are interested we can discuss the options with you.
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Pool Renovation
All pool renovation projects are individually bid. Contact us to arrange an
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Heater, Pump, Filter Replacement
We carry Pentair®, Pac Fab®, and Jandy® major equipment brands for new or
replacement parts. We can prepare a bid for you for other replacement parts such
as ladders, dip rails, diving boards, lights, etc.
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Spa Repair
We service all brands of spas. Since so many of
our customers live in other communities it is necessary for us to charge travel
time as part of the service call. We make every effort to bring parts so two
trips are not necessary. Sometimes it is necessary to make a trip for diagnosis
of the problem if it cannot be determined over the phone and a trip to install a
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