Category Archives: Pool Equipment Repairs and Maintenance

Pool equipment repairs and installation of new equipment.

How to fix leaking light fixture in fiberglass pool.

Today’s post covers how to replace the gaskets around a light fixture in a fiberglass pool.  The same process applies to vinyl pools but you’ll have to be careful about the placement of the liner in the repair.  You will … Continue reading

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How long does a pool heater last?

I was on with tech support with Pentair today troubleshooting a Minimax NT heater that had suddenly stopped working. The Minimax NT was throwing an “-ERR” error code. It could only be one of two things.

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Why is my pool green?

This is the most common problem with pools this time of year. New customers will call and say the pool was fine all winter with no issues, and almost overnight the pool has turned an impenetrable pea soup color. Find out how to get your pool back under control. Continue reading

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Are DE filters really better than cartridge filters?

With the recent freeze, several Dallas area pool owners have had to replace their filters due to cracked filter bodies. In order to intelligently discuss what type is better, you need to have a little understanding about how each filter type works Continue reading

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Dallas Frozen Pool, What do I do with a frozen pool?

What can you do with a frozen pool to protect it until the weather thaws? In Dallas area today the temperature was in the low 20’s and is not expected to really thaw until Saturday. Continue reading

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Winter Storm Warnings for Dallas

Today was a busy day trying to get a few remaining repairs done before the hard freeze hits tomorrow morning. They are predicting that the roads will be a mess fairly early so our ability to dispatch during the day … Continue reading

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Cleaning heat exchanger on Hayward 350

Cleaning pool heater exchangers is a critical maintenance step for some customers. This article shows before and after pictures so if you are going to do it yourself you’ll know what to look for. We can help with all your heater maintenance issues. Continue reading

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Dallas Pool Repair

A lot of costly repairs can be avoided if pool owners did thorough pool maintenance regularly, but unfortunately, busy schedules often do not allow this. The easier option is investing in a contracted pool maintenance schedule from a reputable company … Continue reading

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Pool Repair Plano

During those long, hot summer days there is nothing more inviting than a crystal clean pool to cool off, or to have a social get-together with family and friends barbequing by the pool. Pool owners will know how frustrating and … Continue reading

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Plano Pool Repair

If you enjoy using your swimming pool extensively in the warm climate of Texas, you will need to give it careful attention to keep it sparkling clean. When you have problems with pumps, leaking, paint deteriorating, or other problems that … Continue reading

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