Is Your Swimming Pool Ready For The Warm Days Ahead?

Here in Arizona, we are accustomed to mild winters. However, the same cannot be said about our summers. As spring reaches across the U.S. most states are awakening from a cold slumber, anticipating the warmth ahead. Here in the Goodyear area, though, things are a little different. Spring signals the start of much warmer days…

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Pool Safety Tips for Pet Owners

At Universal Pool Service, we’re crazy about pools and our pets. Nothing is better than kicking back on a nice summer day to enjoy your pool with your four-legged little buddy. However, it’s important that you take the proper precautions to ensure your poolside chill time doesn’t result in tragedy. With that in mind, we’ve…

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8 Common Swimming Pool Myths Debunked

Whether you’ve had your pool for years or you just got one installed over the summer, you’ve likely come across many myths that have circulated through the years. While most of the myths are relatively harmless, it’s still a good idea to brush up on the facts so you have a better understanding of how…

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6 More Costly Pool Care Mistakes to Avoid

We recently took an in-depth look at some of the most costly pool care mistakes you can make, and, as promised, we return with the conclusion of our two-part series. It can seem overwhelming with all of the tasks to complete and information to remember, but owning a pool is something we think is pretty…

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Common Pool Maintenance Questions Answered

Here at Universal Pool Service, we get a lot of questions. While we are happy to answer all of them, we thought that we would take some time to talk about a few of the most common questions that we are asked so that we can save you some valuable time. “How often should I…

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Why You Should Pay For Pool Maintenance

When you have a pool, you are already paying a lot of money to keep the pool going. You are paying for all of the water to fill up the pool every time. You have to buy the chemicals and pay for all of the fixtures and repairs. A lot of people don’t want to…

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Is Your Swimming Pool Leaking?

The average in-ground, residential pool in Goodyear, Arizona holds approximately 20,000 gallons of water. With this massive amount of water swirling around in your pool, it can be hard to tell if you’re losing small amounts because of a leak. After all, water is naturally lost from a pool over time thanks to evaporation and…

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Is It Okay To Leave A Swimming Pool Open Year Round?

As one of the most trusted pool cleaner and service companies in the Goodyear area, Universal Pool Service techs often field questions from Arizona homeowners who want to know best practices for pool maintenance. Recently, our pool cleaning pros received the following question via email, and we thought it was important enough that we wanted to…

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How Does A Pool Heater Work?

In previous posts, we discussed the question of whether or not it’s OK to leave your pool open year ‘round here in the Goodyear area. While Arizona rarely sees the cold temperatures and winter precipitation that are common in other parts of the country, the temperature in the later months of the year is still…

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Who Makes The Best Pool Cleaners?

Having a pool is one of the great perks of living in a temperate state like Arizona. With a good portion of our 365 days containing lots of sunshine and warmth, it’s no wonder that the swimming season lasts longer here than many other parts of the country. The only problem with a longer swimming…

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