Dangers of Neglecting Pool Service

04 May Dangers of Neglecting Pool Service

Everyone wants the crystal clear, blue waters of a sparkling pool, but not every homeowner is willing to do the necessary maintenance. By neglecting necessary pool servicing, you could be setting yourself and your pool up for major failure. You won’t be able to take a refreshing dip in the water on a hot summer day and it may even cost your an arm and a leg in repairs. 

If you have a pool in your backyard, you don’t want to neglect its care and maintenance. Here are just a few of the dangers and problems that you might face without servicing your pool properly: 

Increased Risk of Mosquitoes and Diseases

This time of year, you’re probably noticing a lot more mosquitoes out in the mornings and evenings. Whenever a pool is stagnant for a while, it becomes an open invitation to insects and other creatures who are looking for a new home, but the most pressing problem is mosquitoes. Mosquitoes adore slow-moving bodies of water and a stagnant pool is the perfect living arrangement for them. You might wonder what the big deal is. So what if you have to endure a few more itchy mosquito bites this summer season? 

Unfortunately, mosquitoes carry a number of life-threatening diseases including West Nile virus. Pool experts in Winnipeg at UV Pools shared the tip that you should always clean out filters and ensure the pump is in good working order to keep stagnation and pests at bay. 

Bacteria Growth

In addition to the increased risk of illnesses from mosquitoes, you also need to be mindful of bacteria management. If you are not properly balancing the chemicals in your pool, bacteria will thrive in the moist environment. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, these bacteria can cause a variety of water-based illnesses that include diarrhea, rashes, ear infections, respiratory infections, and chemical irritation. 

Algae Growth

Has your pool started to take on a green hue instead of being the clear, blue water you desire? This is the most common danger that comes from neglecting pool maintenance. During heavy rain and without the right maintenance, pools can turn completely green in as few as 48 hours. Even without the rain, an improperly maintained pool can turn green in a few days. This green color stems from the growth of algae in the water. 

You might not believe that algae is a serious issue to concern yourself with but it can actually harbor dangerous bacteria like E. coli. If your pool remains stagnant and the water has nowhere else to go, the algae can continue to breed unabated. 

More Expensive Repairs

The longer you leave your pool without proper maintenance, the more expensive the overall repair cost will be. The process to fix things can take a long time as experts try to tackle your issues of incorrect pH, alkalinity, and chlorine. When these things are out of balance, it causes structural issues to pools, like etching, pitting, and delaminating. Even your tiles can become cracked when a pool isn’t properly maintained. This could lead to the need for a complete demolition process.

Shorter Lifespan

You probably invested a substantial amount of money to have a swimming pool installed in the backyard. Don’t you want to protect that investment for as long as possible? Unfortunately, one of the dangers of not maintaining your pool is that you lessen its lifespan. Incorrect maintenance easily cuts the lifespan of a pool in half, but never maintaining it could reduce it to just a quarter of its expected lifespan. Make sure that you prioritize maintenance to protect your investment. 

Maintaining Your Pool

The good news is that maintaining your pool does not have to be difficult. If you need a little help, you can always hire a team of professionals to keep things running smoothly. It’s always less expensive to maintain a clean swimming pool than it is to bring an old, run-down swimming pool back to life. Keep some of these dangers in mind to inspire you to properly keep up with cleaning your pool and maintaining its proper chemical balance this season!

Give the experts at Warren Pools a call today so we can help get your San Antonio pool ready to go for the season. Now is the best time to schedule your pool cleaning, maintenance and service. Contact our team today to get a free quote and get started.