Maintenance

No doubt, this has been an odd winter for most of the country. And thankfully, it won’t be too long before Mother Nature ushers out Old Man Winter. Once Spring arrives, we can expect rain. Spring rains can affect your pool, and your pool’s water. Here’s four ways spring rains affect your pool.

Rain is acidic: Because rain is acidic, it lowers the pH of your swimming pool water.  Acidic water can damage your pool’s heat pump and filtration system. Additionally, acidic water irritates the eyes and skin.  Rain also brings contaminants from the atmosphere and leaves and twigs from nearby trees.  This additional debris can incrementally affect your pool water’s pH, clog the filter and cause more problems if not addressed. Continue Reading

Spring will be here before you know it. That means it will soon be time to start thinking about opening your in-ground swimming pool. Are you unclear as to what all those chemicals do? You know that your pool needs chemicals, and at Hawaiian Pool Builders, we will make sure you get exactly what your pool needs. Here’s your ABC’s to understanding pool chemistry. Continue Reading

Did you know that the addition of a swimming pool can increase the overall resale value of your home? It’s true. Before you make any backyard decisions, you will want to talk with us, a trusted Ohio swimming pool builder.

Your swimming pool will enhance the resale value of your home, as well as give your hours of enjoyment. In some areas of the country having a swimming pool is considered a must, but in all areas, it’s seen as not only a way to beat the summer heat but to add to the resale of your home. Continue Reading

The act of winterizing your swimming pool so that it is not only ready for the winter months ahead but will survive it, is not a task to be taken lightly. The swimming pool contractors at Hawaiian Pool Builders work with swimming pool owners to make certain the pool is properly closed. Continue Reading

Do you have extended travel plans this spring and summer? When you leave, one of your options for your in-ground swimming pool is to leave it covered while you are gone. However, when you return, the last thing you want to see is that your pool has turned into a green swamp. Getting rid of algae is a chore that even the most experienced pool owners have to face sometimes. With proper preparation, some purposeful attention for a couple of days, and a few minutes a day of follow up, you can eradicate the algae and turn your pool back into the welcoming sparkling oasis that was there before you left.

Your in-ground pool won’t turn into an unrecognizable green swamp overnight; however, we, at Hawaiian Pool Builders want you to have to tools and tips available should you experience this type of situation. Continue Reading