By July, your pool has likely become the centerpiece of your summer. Between family gatherings, weekend cookouts, and daily swims, it’s seeing more use than at any other point in the season.
The good news? Keeping your pool clean and running efficiently doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple maintenance habits can help protect your investment, improve water quality, and ensure you’re ready for every sunny day ahead.
Here are five easy things every pool owner should be doing during the busiest part of the swimming season.
1. Test Your Water More Frequently
Hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, sunscreen, and increased swimmer activity can all affect your pool’s water chemistry.
During the peak of summer, it’s a good idea to test your water at least two to three times per week. Maintaining the proper balance helps prevent cloudy water, algae growth, and unnecessary wear on your equipment.
If you’re ever unsure about your water chemistry, Buckeye Pools is always happy to help.
2. Empty Your Skimmer and Pump Baskets
Leaves, bugs, grass clippings, and other debris can quickly collect in your skimmer baskets during the summer.
Taking just a few minutes to empty them every few days improves water circulation, reduces strain on your pump, and helps your filtration system work more efficiently.
It’s one of the easiest maintenance tasks—and one of the most important.
3. Brush and Vacuum Your Pool Regularly
Even if your water looks crystal clear, algae and dirt can begin to collect on pool walls, steps, and corners where circulation isn’t as strong.
Brushing these areas weekly and vacuuming as needed helps prevent buildup before it becomes a bigger issue.
A little preventative maintenance goes a long way toward keeping your pool looking its best.
4. Keep an Eye on Your Water Level
Summer heat, evaporation, and kids splashing all day can cause water levels to drop faster than you might expect.
Your pool’s water level should generally remain around the midpoint of the skimmer opening. If it gets too low, your pump can begin pulling in air, which may lead to unnecessary wear or damage.
Adding water when needed is a quick task that helps protect your equipment.
5. Check Your Equipment
Take a few moments each week to walk by your equipment pad.
Look and listen for anything unusual, including:
- Unusual noises from the pump
- Leaks around equipment
- Dirty or clogged filters
- Error messages on automation systems
- Reduced water flow
Catching a small issue early can often prevent a larger repair later.
Enjoy More Time in the Pool—And Less Time Worrying About It
Owning a pool should be about creating memories, not spending every weekend troubleshooting equipment or fighting cloudy water.
By staying on top of a few simple maintenance tasks, you can spend more time enjoying your backyard and less time dealing with unexpected problems.
And if something does come up, Buckeye Pools is here to help.
For more than 50 years, we’ve been committed to helping families not only build beautiful pools, but keep them running their best for years to come.
Whether you need service, equipment support, or expert advice, our team is just a phone call away.
Here’s to a clean, clear, and memorable rest of the summer!