Maintenance
Our 2025 Guide to Opening Your Rochester NY Pool
Published March 24, 2025 16 Views
As the winter frost recedes and the promise of warmer days approaches, it's time to prepare your pool for the upcoming swimming season. Properly opening your pool ensures a safe and enjoyable environment for your family and friends. Here's a comprehensive guide tailored for your home in Rochester, N...
Maintaining Your Pool Year-Round: Tips for Every Season
Published December 17, 2024 205 Views
Maintaining your pool throughout the year is essential to ensure its longevity and to provide a safe, enjoyable swimming environment. In Rochester, NY, where seasonal changes are quite drastic, it's crucial to adapt your pool maintenance routine to the varying weather conditions. Spring: Preparin...
Tips on Closing Your Pool for the Winter
Published September 17, 2024 381 Views
As the temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to think about closing your pool for the winter. Properly winterizing your pool is crucial to avoid damage caused by freezing temperatures and to make opening your pool in the spring much easier. Taking the right steps now will help preserve your pool and...
Proper Start Up Care For Plaster Pools
Published April 10, 2016 699 Views
Thanks to Mother Earth’s mild manners this winter, we were able to get several projects prepared for plaster and start-up early this spring! That, along with a regularly busy spring and summer ahead has inspired this post, as proper care of new plaster is vital to the aesthetics and longevity of y...
Two Simple Tips to Ensure a Smooth Opening This Spring!
Published February 26, 2016 609 Views
Spring is on the way, folks! I have a hunch we’re not out of the winter woods just yet, but as upstaters we know the weather can swing without much warning, and we want to be ready to dive right in – literally and figuratively – when pool season finally returns. It’s not uncommon to uncover a poo...
Pool Filtration News: Ultraviolet Sanitation System
Published August 5, 2015 615 Views
One technology many pool owners may not know about for pool maintenance is Ultraviolet sterilization. UV light is a powerful tool in the fight against algae, germs, and bacteria, and can be used in conjunction with a sand filter to keep your pool water healthy and sparkling. How UV Sanitation Wor...
Salt Water Pool Pros and Cons
Published May 4, 2015 540 Views
Saltwater pools have become one of the most common trends in the swimming pool industry over recent years. Naturally, many of our customers have questions regarding salt sanitation. We hope the following information will be helpful in determining whether or not salt is the right fit for your own bac...
Choosing Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps
Published February 27, 2015 474 Views
Enjoy Your Pool Longer with the Right Heater Here in Upstate New York, an energy-efficient and reliable heater or heat pump is a must. They will add to your comfort and extend your swimming season. In fact, some of our clients swim until Halloween! Below you will find information on some of th...
Choosing a Pool Filter
Published February 27, 2015 535 Views
Filters: High-efficiency filtration systems for sparkling clear water Every pool needs a filter. By removing impurities such as dirt, leaves, grass, hair, body oils, sunscreen, and even many bacteria from the water, today’s high efficiency filters keep your pool water clean, clear and inviting. C...