In the past, we have talked about a few topics that may not have been the most fun to read about. We thought that we would switch gears and talk about the fun side of pool care and service. We have come up with a list of some fun facts about pools and swimming. There are more than 10.6 million pools in the United States at this very moment. Of those 10.6 million, over 50% of them are in ground poo…Read More
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 test the water in my pool?” We recommend that you test the chemicals in the water about once a week. This ensures that the s…Read More
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 have to pay more to have a professional come out once a week and service their pool. We are here to tell you that it is worth it! And here is…Read More
A few blogs ago, we talked about some of the chemicals that go into your pool to help keep it clean and treated. We told you then that there were more chemicals to go over. When you have a pool, you have to know all about these chemicals. If you do not know what these chemicals do, then the best solution for you is to hire Universal Pool Service to clean and maintain your pool. pH Control This is …Read More
Many people who have a pool in their backyard let it go without any pool cleaning. This is usually because of a few things. They either don’t have the time to maintain it themselves or they don’t want to pay someone else to do it for them and it gets away from them. But if you have water in your pool, there are many reasons that you should clean it. Even if you don’t have the time or patienc…Read More
When you are looking to hire a pool service for your pool cleaning, you have a long list of choices in the Goodyear, AZ area. How do you know who to trust with your pool? We recently came across an article by Angie’s List that talks about secrets some pool cleaning companies don’t want you to know. We take pride in our services so we want to be open with you. Skipped pool cleanings When you ar…Read More
Although it is only January, there is so much to do to your pool to open it up come spring time. At Universal Pool Service, we know that it can be a hassle to get your pool cleaned and ready to go. We have a few tips for you so that when it is time to set up your pool for the spring, you will know just what to do. Don’t empty the pool Unless you have structural damage or there is too much debris…Read More
Congratulations! You are about to buy a new house. And, lucky you, it has a pool! But it looks like the owner has let the pool cleaning go. The water looks more green than blue and the amount of debris in that water is gross, but it has potential. At Universal Pool Service, we know all about this and we want to tell you one thing: do not sign any paperwork until you have had us come out and insp…Read More
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 quickly, but might cost more to run. Electric Element Pool Heater As you might guess, and ele…Read More
