Looking for someone to come and clean your pool? In this crazy world, constantly maintaining your personal oasis is sometimes a struggle and no one wants to have to re-sit their chemistry exam just to preserve the right PH balance!
With the right pool cleaning company looking after your pool you can save a lot of time and money in the future. Not only will your pool equipment be in good hands but you will also save the cost and hassle of having to remove any contaminations of algae or water degradation due to an improperly balanced and chemically treated pool. So, spending a few dollars each year on professional pool cleaning services can result in saving you hundreds if not thousands of dollars down the road if something does go wrong.
What do I need to know?
Things that should be included in the cost of a pool service
Digitally Test the water. It is not always recommended to use test strips. If your pool company does not use digital testing then ask them why. Digital testing has been around for almost 20 years so all reputable companies should be using this technology. It takes the guess work out of water testing and provides pool technicians accurate results down to the PPM (Parts Per Million).
- Clean Filters. Be it a Sand or Cartridge Filter the cost of your pool service includes this
- Adjust Timers and Clean Chlorinator Cell
- Brush the pool walls
- Scoop leaves and debris from the pool
- Visual Inspection of the pool condition and equipment area
- Empty of all Baskets
NOTE: Chemicals always cost extra but you should only be charged for what is required
EXTRAS: Extra costs may be incurred with a full vacuum as it can take some time (some companies may package this in), chemicals and any miscellaneous accessories required for that visit (replacing broken pool scoops, pool poles, filter pressure gauges, baskets, etc.)
How much do the chemicals cost for a pool service?
If a digital water test is done and the pool service company tests to Australian Standards, then only what is required should be added to your pool, in the diagnosed amounts.
Some of the variables around chemicals costs with each pool are:
- Size of pool (a larger pool will require larger amounts of chemical)
- Weather
- Recent rainfall (can have a large effect due to dilution)
- Bather Load on Pool
- Shaded or Unshaded Pool
- Pool Service Water Testing equipment (dip strips versus electronic testing)
- Gardens and Trees around Pool
- Winter versus summer (Temperature)
The beauty of using a pool service company is that they do all the hard work for you. This includes carrying the heavy bags of salt to the pool and ensuring all chemicals are added correctly and safely.
So relax and enjoy
A good mobile pool technician, on a regular service plan for your pool, is the best outcome for pool maintenance and for your time. Don’t be scared to engage a professional so long as they are transparent about their service offer, their skill set, and water testing equipment.
Now all you need to do is relax and unwind, and soak up some much needed vitamin D.