Posts by Universal Pool Service
Don’t Wait to Get Your Pool Serviced
One of the few downfalls to owning a pool is that sometimes something is going to go wrong or break. There are so many parts and elements that go into running a swimming pool that there is no avoiding it. Swimming pool repairs are a part of life when you own one. Luckily for you,…
Read More3 Home Improvements That Can Extend Your Swimming Season
As we mentioned in a previous post that featured a question from one of our swimming pool maintenance customers, many people in the Goodyear area wish they could keep their pool open despite the cold weather that arrives late in the year. Although we don’t advise leaving your outdoor pool open all year long, there…
Read MoreHealth Problems With Too Much Chlorine
Being an owner of a pool is not just fun and games (while we will admit, that is about 95 percent of what being a pool owner means). You also have to be very responsible when it comes to the pool chemicals. There can be many dangers for both too little and too much chlorine.…
Read MoreAre You Confused About Which Pool Chemicals To Use When? We Can Help
As one of the most respected swimming pool service companies in the Goodyear, Arizona area, we’re constantly helping homeowners understand the role chemicals play in swimming pool maintenance. When there are leaves in your pool, you skim them out. When there’s a gash in your pool lining, you call Universal for swimming pool repair.…
Read MoreWho 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…
Read MoreA New Pool Owners Guide To Maintaining A Swimming Pool
So you just installed a swimming pool. Are you ready for summers of fun in the sun, tanned skin, the sweet smell of coconut sunscreen lingering around your backyard? Not so fast. Pools aren’t all fun and games. Okay, fine. They’re mostly fun and games – especially with the right pool maintenance skills. While some…
Read MoreLearn About Our Pool Heaters, Part 2
In our last Universal Pool Service blog, we began to go into detail about each of our four pool heating systems we can install for your home pool. Last time we covered solar pool heaters and heat pumps, both environmentally friendly options. Today we want to talk about our two options that heat pools more…
Read MoreWinterize Your Pool To Avoid Costly Repairs
Although it’s possible to keep your Goodyear swimming pool open all year round, it takes some extra work, and if you’re running a pool heater, it could also cause your energy bills to skyrocket. Even though we don’t get the freezing temperatures of some other states, most swimming pool owners in Arizona choose to close…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read More4 Reasons You Should Never Attempt Your Own Pool Repair
Have you noticed some strange sounds coming from your pool pump? Is there a tear in your pool’s lining or a chip in the concrete around it’s edge? As you sit there with lemonade in hand, observing these pool repairs, you’re probably weighing the costs of hiring a professional versus just doing it yourself. On…
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