Tips and Tricks
Run your pump longer during summer
Empty skimmer and pump baskets often
Run your pump longer during summer
Sacramento’s hot temperatures can burn off chlorine quickly, so many pools benefit from 10–12 hours of circulation during peak heat.
Keep chlorine stable
Empty skimmer and pump baskets often
Run your pump longer during summer
Strong sunlight can reduce chlorine levels quickly, so maintaining proper stabilizer (CYA) helps protect chlorine from UV loss.
Empty skimmer and pump baskets often
Empty skimmer and pump baskets often
Empty skimmer and pump baskets often
Dust, pollen, and leaves are common in the area and can restrict water flow if baskets become full.
Brush the pool weekly
Maintain the proper water level
Empty skimmer and pump baskets often
Brushing walls, steps, and corners helps prevent algae buildup, especially in shaded areas.
Maintain the proper water level
Maintain the proper water level
Maintain the proper water level
During Sacramento summers, pools can lose several inches of water per week due to evaporation.
Clean your filter regularly
Maintain the proper water level
Maintain the proper water level
Filters can fill up faster due to seasonal dust and debris common throughout the region.
Pay attention to equipment noises
Pay attention to equipment noises
Pay attention to equipment noises
Unusual sounds from pumps or heaters can be an early sign of wear or circulation issues.
Check for early signs of algae
Pay attention to equipment noises
Pay attention to equipment noises
Slight green or yellow discoloration in corners or shaded areas can be the first sign of algae starting to form.
Test your water regularly
Pay attention to equipment noises
Test your water regularly
Consistent water testing helps catch imbalances early, preventing problems like cloudy water, scaling, or algae before they become difficult and expensive to correct.