Pool Maintenance

Pool Maintenance

Pool Scouts of Cape Coral offers pool maintenance to our neighbors in the Cape Coral and surrounding community to preserve a healthy swimming pool and to help avoid any issues from building over time. Our team of Scouts is fully trained to not only give your pool a premium service but to identify any areas that are or could become troublesome if left unattended, saving you time and resources in the long run.

If you’re interested in having Pool Scouts maintain your pool to keep it clean and healthy or to learn more about one of our maintenance-specific services, give us a call at 239-893-3921.

Pool Maintenance Services

While our Scouts always thoroughly go through our pool cleaning checklist during any pool service, here are a few of the other service options Pool Scouts offers that are needed every so often to maintain a healthy swimming pool.

Pool Inspections

We offer a comprehensive visual pool inspection completed by a Certified Pool Operator. All inspections include a detailed report with pictures and recommendations. The CPO completing the inspection will:

• Inspect equipment for proper operation
• Identify any needed repairs/improvements to pumps, heaters, liners and plumbing
• Alert you of any safety concerns including faulty wiring, poorly attached ladders, failing steps, loose railings, dangerous diving boards and unsafe deck surfaces

Filter Cleanings

Keeping up with proper maintenance of your pool filter is important, and while maintaining its cleanliness is a key element of pool maintenance, the cartridge will eventually need to be replaced. Here’s how to tell if your pool filter needs to be cleaned, or if it’s time to toss it and get a new one. 

WHEN TO CLEAN THE POOL FILTER CARTRIDGE 

• The pool filter cartridge needs to be cleaned whenever the filter pressure gauge increases by around 8 PSI, or pounds per square inch, above the normal operating pressure.
• Another rule of thumb is at the very least to clean the cartridge every six months. Keeping a schedule is an easy way to make sure the cartridge cleaning gets taken care of.
• Outside of these two factors, if there’s a change in the water quality you’ll want to inspect the filter cartridge. It may just be in need of a good cleaning. 

WHEN TO REPLACE A POOL FILTER CARTRIDGE 

The time frame for how long a cartridge lasts can range, typically about 3 – 5 years. There are other determining factors though to keep an eye on to know if it’s time to replace your pool filter cartridge. Here are a few of the tell-tale signs it’s time for a new cartridge. 

• Changing Water Quality: If the pool water remains cloudy or green even after balancing chemicals, it’s time to check the filter cartridge. Each time a filter cartridge is cleaned, the cartridge’s fibers wear down and separate a bit more, allowing finer dirt and debris to pass through. 
• Increased Cleaning Frequency: Once you notice the pressure gauge rising above 8 PSI more often, it’s most likely time for the cartridge to be replaced. Make sure to keep note of when you last cleaned your cartridge so that you can monitor the frequency of when it’s cleaned. A good rule of thumb is when it needs to be cleaned in about half the time it used to be, it’s time to replace it.
• Damaged Filter: Each time you clean your filter, you should inspect it for any tears or damage in the fabric. If damaged, the filter can’t properly filter debris out, leaving you with a dirty pool.
• Check Filter Bands: Cartridge filters have horizontal bands around them to keep the pleats spaced correctly. If the bands are loose, falling off or missing, the filter should be replaced. 

Salt Cell Replacements

Salt cells are an excellent and efficient way to sanitize your pool, and remember, a healthy pool is a happy pool! Most salt cells should be cleaned AT LEAST every three months. At Pool Scouts, we don’t cut corners. We don’t simply rinse off your salt cells, as this is not an effective way to remove the organic and chemical buildup in your system. We use the proper solvents and techniques to remove as much of that “stuff” as possible from your system.

WHEN TO REPLACE A SALT CELL

Here are a few indications that your salt cell likely needs cleaned, repaired or replaced: 

• The power center displays a Check Salt message. However, a water sample shows normal salt levels.
• The Cell Warning light displays consistently, shutting off for only a short while after cleaning.
• The voltage is higher than normal.
• Amperage is irregular (it should normally be zero or just slightly above)
• The SCG isn’t producing chlorine (which could potentially indicate a cell issue)

Hurricane Cleanup

With the unpredictable weather patterns in Florida, Pool Scouts is here to help with our hurricane cleanup service. After a hurricane passes through, your pool will most likely be a mess and in need of more than a regular clean. Our trained technicians are well-versed in addressing unique challenges posed by hurricanes – from debris removal to water purification.

Winter Pool Services

There are many benefits to maintaining your pool throughout the winter months, including avoiding potential complications, having the view of a beautifully clean pool during the dreary cold months, and getting your pool swim-ready much more quickly at the start of swim season. 

If you’re not sure whether to close your pool or maintain it through the winter months, call Pool Scouts. We have the background knowledge to know whether your pool will be better off getting closed or regularly maintained so that either way, when warmer weather arrives, your pool will be swim ready.

Kickstart Services

Once your swim season starts, your pool will need some TLC before you can take the plunge. Our Kickstart Service includes water testing, water shocking, balancing, removing debris, blowing off the pool deck, scrubbing water edge tile and checking all of the equipment. Rest assured that our expert team will leave your pool perfectly balanced, healthy, and ready for a refreshing swim whenever you desire!