Most pools in Arizona benefit from weekly service due to extreme heat, heavy sun exposure, dust storms, and year-round use. Regular service helps maintain proper water chemistry and prevents algae growth.

Weekly pool service typically includes water testing, chemical balancing, skimming out debris, brushing, basket cleaning, equipment inspections, vacuuming, and monitoring of the filtration system.

Pool service pricing varies depending on pool size, equipment, and service level. Most homeowners can expect professional weekly service to cost between $150 and $190 per month including chemicals. Honestly, any less and you aren’t going to get a professional and safe service.

Professional pool service can help prevent costly equipment failures, algae outbreaks, plaster damage, and water chemistry issues. Not only that but the chemicals you purchase at the store are extremely expensive and for the overall value, pool service is often better.

Green pool water is usually caused by algae growth resulting from low chlorine levels, poor circulation (pump issue, filter issue, not priming, etc), and improper water chemistry.

As a pool guy in the trade for over 10 years, I see customers always wanting to save on the electricity bill in the summer by lowering the pump time to less than 7 hours. What happens is the pool ALWAYS becomes a nightmare with algae and gets issues with water chemistry. I always emphasize at LEAST 10 hours a day during the summer.

Generally, if you see yellow algae, you have an issue with phosphates. Phosphates are nutrients that algae can use as a food source. They commonly enter pools through dust, fertilizer, leaves, and irrigation runoff. It is so important to have ZERO phosphate readings.

Most cartridge filters should be cleaned every three to six months depending on pool usage, environmental conditions, and debris levels.

Many Arizona pools lose between one-quarter inch and one-half inch of water per day during summer because of evaporation.

Salt water pools still use chlorine, but the chlorine is generated from salt by splitting its NaCl. Many homeowners prefer salt systems because they provide consistent sanitation and a softer swimming experience.

Most pool pumps last between 8 and 15 years when properly maintained. It is important to replace the shaft seal and other seals every couple year to prevent corrosion and other issues.