Take These Steps Now to Be Ready When Warm Weather Starts

With snow on the ground and cool temperatures lingering into March, summer may seem far away. Don’t let that discourage you from taking some important steps now that will help ensure you can start enjoying your backyard oasis at the earliest opportunity.

Check Your Pool Cover - Springs, Pump & Water Level

Freezing rain, wind, and snow may cause straps to loosen. It’s always a good practice to check our cover to make sure it remains drum tight. In addition, if you have a cover pump, be sure it’s working properly to siphon off melting snow. Finally, make sure that the water level is within 18” of the top of the pool. This is very important to reduce the stress on the cover and protect it from damage. If you find damage, consider scheduling a repair service now before crews are booked up with pool openings. 

Apply an Enzyme Treatment to Your Pool in March

“Closing chemicals are usually added in October and pools aren’t usually opened until April, May or even June,” said Arvidson Water Care Expert, Nadine Nuzzo. “It’s a good idea to add an enzyme treatment like Natural Result in March. Just lift up the cover and pour it in. This product works really well in cold water to help rid your pool of organics that have built up over the winter months.” 

Drain, Clean & Refill Your Hot Tub

If you’ve been enjoying your hot tub during the winter months (one of the best times to enjoy a hot tub, BTW), your water is likely getting a bit high on TDS or Total Dissolved Solids and you may find it more difficult to hold chlorine levels. Check the weather and find one of the warmer days coming up to refresh your hot tub with a drain, clean, and refill. Before draining the water, add a treatment of System Flush and let it circulate for 15 minutes. This will help remove built-up organics from the plumbing system which helps improve the condition of the spa water.

Take Advantage of Early Buy Pool Chemical Promotions

You can order your summer pool chemicals now and get some great savings. For example, you’ll save 20% on your Arvidson order of $300 or more through March 31. Don’t remember what you used last season? Give our store a call at 877-772-3209 and we’ll review past purchases and help you determine your needs for this season. If you’d like to place your order online, be sure to enter Coupon Code MAR21 at check-out to receive this discount. 

Schedule Your Pool Opening Now

Another way to save money and be proactive is to complete your pool opening agreement this month and save 5% on your service. If you choose an April opening, you’ll save an additional 5% for a total of 10% off your pool opening service. Not only will you save money, you won’t have to worry about forgetting to get on the schedule and then having to wait to get your pool opened.  We know you want to be ready for that first warm day of summer! 

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