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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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…
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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.…
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When you close your eyes and dream about spending lazy days next to the pool this summer, you probably envision a clean pool full of sparkling blue water. (We know the water’s actually clear, but thanks to the color of most pool linings it looks blue and beautiful!) Then you open your eyes and realize…
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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.…
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If you have a pool in your backyard, you should know how important it is to keep it clean. We are not just talking about keeping the leaves out of the water. We are talking about the algae that can and will gather at the bottom and sides of the pool. We know that we…
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Just because you own a home with a pool in the backyard, doesn’t mean that you are an expert when it comes to pool maintenance. So when your pool is not doing what it’s supposed to do, you may be at a loss. Luckily, pools are pretty simple to figure out if you catch the…
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