Kolter Homeowner Guide

Swimming Pool Your swimming pool will provide years of fun to your family and friends but regular maintenance is required. Care and maintenance The pump will run 24 hours a day to begin with. The service technician will decide if and when it can be run less. But the pump should run a minimum of eight hours per day. During the winter, heating the pool requires running the pump 12 to 24 hours a day. The pump must be running for the heater to work. When the filter reaches half the normal pressure, it’s time to clean it. Ask the service technician what normal pressure is. For the first six weeks, brush the pool at least once a day. Thereafter, brush it twice a week. Brush the steps and swim-out first then the walls down to the floor and then the floor to the drain in the deep end. Use a net to remove surface debris and a brush to clean the tile. Clean the skimmer basket. Test the water every day for the first month and then twice a week after that. Your service company or local pool supply store should test it. Keep in mind the company may not know or maintain proper readings. Have an independent pool supplier test the water from time to time. Clean the pump lint tray once per month. Vacuum the pool at least once a week.

5. Open the tank’s drain valve. Drain until the water is clear or you have drained four gallons.

Once the water heater is drained, remove the hose and close the drain valve. Turn on the water. Once the tank has refilled, turn on the electricity or gas.

HOME TIP: In addition to providing soft water, water softeners help keep water heater tanks clean.

Hang onto the pool test records. They’re necessary for your pool’s warranty.

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