A Guide to Maintaining your Gunite Pool in Michigan

How to Maintain Your Gunite Pool

With spring just around the corner, you are probably dreaming about opening your pool for the summer. Properly opening your pool and regularly servicing it is key to the longevity of your gunite pool. Living in Michigan, with four distinct seasons and harsh winter weather, properly maintaining your gunite pool is particularly important. This guide will provide you with a checklist for opening your pool as well as a list of recommended pool service providers across southeast Michigan.

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Gunite Pool Opening Service

Opening service is a crucial step in preparing your gunite pool for the swimming season. Properly opening your pool involves several steps, including removing the pool cover, checking the pool equipment, cleaning the pool, balancing the chemicals, and filling the pool with water. If you choose to open your pool yourself, be sure to carefully perform all steps.

The pool cover should be carefully cleaned before removal to prevent any dirt or debris from falling into the pool.
Inspect and service pool equipment, including the pump, filter, and heater, to ensure everything functions correctly.
Clean the pool thoroughly, removing any dirt, debris, and algae that may have accumulated during the winter.
Fill the pool with fresh water, and check the water level to ensure it is at the proper level.
Test water chemistry and add chemicals to balance the pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels.

Weekly Gunite Pool Service

Regular weekly or bi-weekly gunite pool service is essential in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of a pool throughout the swimming season. This service typically involves cleaning the pool, checking the pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels, and inspecting the equipment.

Begin the cleaning process by removing any leaves and other debris that may have fallen into the pool.
Brush and vacuum the walls and floor of the pool to remove any buildup of dirt or algae.
Test the water chemistry and add the necessary chemicals to balance the pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels.
Regularly inspect and service the pool equipment, such as the pump, filter, and heater to prevent any issues that may arise during the swimming season.
Regular weekly or bi-weekly gunite pool service ensures that the pool is always clean, safe, and ready for swimming, providing a worry-free summer season for pool owners.

Gunite Pool Closing Service

Gunite pool closing service is an important step in preparing a pool for the winter months. The process typically involves several steps to ensure that the pool is protected from the harsh winter elements.

First, the pool is thoroughly cleaned to remove any debris, dirt, or algae that may have accumulated during the swimming season.
The pool is then drained to the appropriate level and the equipment is winterized, including the pump, filter, and heater, to prevent any damage caused by freezing temperatures.
The pool's plumbing is also drained and winterized to prevent any water from freezing and causing damage.
Finally, a pool cover is placed over the pool to keep out debris and prevent animals from entering the pool.
Proper gunite pool closing service can help prevent damage to the pool and equipment during the winter months and ensure that the pool is ready for use when the swimming season begins again.

Maintaining your gunite pool can be laborious and time-consuming. If you prefer to hire a professional service provider please see our list of recommendations below.

Our Recommended Gunite Pool Service Providers

MPD Custom Pools

Service area: South Eastern Michigan

Phone number: (248)474-6256

Email address: mpdcustompools@gmail.com

Website: mpdcustompools.com

Many of you may be familiar with Jeff Miller of MPD Pools. He performs the break-in service for all of our new pool builds. We’ve known Jeff for many years and highly recommend his pool services to all our clients.

Call or email to schedule pool service with MPD Pools.

Services:

Pool Openings
Pools Closings
Weekly Maintenance
Bi-weekly Maintenance

Amazing Poolz

Service area: Gennesee, Ionia, Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties

Phone number: (517)546-8986

Email address: amazingpoolz1@gmail.com

Website: Amazingpoolz.com

Amazing Poolz has locations in Brighton & Howell. In addition to providing pool maintenance services, their stores stock chemicals, heaters, pumps, filters, and all service repairs customers may need. They provide water testing in both locations and fully service your pool and spa needs.

E-mail to schedule pool service with Amazing Poolz

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