{"id":1587,"date":"2023-04-03T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2023-04-14T20:36:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T02:36:54","slug":"how-to-open-your-pool-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-dive-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/how-to-open-your-pool-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-dive-in\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Open Your Pool: What You Need to Know Before You Dive In"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

April is the month to plant a garden and do spring cleaning, and if you live in Iowa, it\u2019s also the month to open your pool for pool season. Opening a winterized pool isn\u2019t as easy as pulling back the cover and jumping in. After researching this complex process, you\u2019ll probably decide to hire a professional<\/a> to do it for you. Either way, make sure the following steps are taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare to Open Your Pool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take inventory of your equipment, cleaning supplies, and chemicals. It\u2019s been several months since you\u2019ve had to worry about it, so make sure your pool care cabinet is well stocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear your pool cover and deck area of leaves, dirt, or other debris. If your cover has accumulated a puddle of water, you\u2019ll need to remove it with a pool cover pump to ensure that stagnant water does not drain into the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check your cover, filter, and pump for obvious signs of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open the Winterized Pool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now it\u2019s time to open your pool. Wash and dry your pool cover before storing it, and store it somewhere that\u2019s safe from rodents or extreme heat. This process requires more than one person because you\u2019ll need to carry it and lay it in a flat area to clean it (you don\u2019t want the cover cleaning products getting in your pool water). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While cleaning it, inspect your pool cover for wear and tear. If it\u2019s time for a new pool cover, you\u2019ll want to take care of that before it\u2019s time to winterize again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a moment to assess whether or not your pool is working for your family\u2019s needs. If your pool is out of style or breaking down, it might be time for a pool renovation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Your Pool Back in Working Order<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that your pool is open, don\u2019t start practicing your cannonballs just yet. The next step is to skim the debris that might have fallen in during the cover removal process. Then, remove plugs from the pipes, and replace ladders, slides, or other accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before balancing chemicals, make sure the water level is where it\u2019s supposed to be. The water should cover half of the skimmer opening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve balanced your pool chemicals, it\u2019s time to turn on your pump. Unless you\u2019re a pool expert, professional help will come in useful here. Pool pumps and filters need yearly maintenance to keep them lasting for many pool seasons to come. The experts will know where to put plugs, what to lubricate, and when parts need to be replaced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jump In!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that your chemicals are balanced and your water is crystal clear, it\u2019s finally time to enjoy your personal oasis. If you have a vinyl liner, take time to put on goggles and examine it for wrinkles and tears. You might be able to prevent totally replacing your vinyl liner <\/a>by repairing small tears before they get bigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a Professional to Take Care of Your Winterized Pool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a pool in the Des Moines area, Speck USA is your one-stop shop for all things related to pool renovation and maintenance. We will make sure your pool is party ready in time for warmer weather. We pride ourselves on providing quality customer service. Give us a call at 515-417-1477 so your pool can get the royal re-opening treatment while you sit back and relax.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

April is the month to plant a garden and do spring cleaning, and if you live in Iowa, it\u2019s also the month to open your pool for pool season. Opening a winterized pool isn\u2019t as easy as pulling back the cover and jumping in. After researching this complex process, you\u2019ll probably decide to hire a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":1588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[96,24,85,20,97],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1587"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1796,"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587\/revisions\/1796"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/speckusa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}