Why Does My Pool Floor Feel Rough in Ahwatukee? A rough pool surface in Ahwatukee can gradually become uncomfortable underfoot. Swimmers may notice gritty steps, sharp little bumps, rough patches near the waterline, or a floor that catches on a brush. The cause may be calcium scale, worn plaster, surface etching, small calcium nodules, or…
Why Did My Ahwatukee Pool Timer Stop Working? A pool timer that stops working after a summer outage can leave an Ahwatukee pool looking normal while the equipment schedule has quietly changed. The pump may still operate when switched on manually but fail to start at its usual time. Lights, cleaners, water features, or a…
Why Does My Ahwatukee Pool Smell Like Chlorine? A strong pool chlorine smell is often blamed on having too much chlorine. In many cases, the real problem is that chlorine has already reacted with sweat, body oils, dirt, urine, sunscreen, and other material introduced by swimmers. That reaction can create chloramines, which are associated with…
Is My Ahwatukee Pool Losing Water or Evaporating? When an Ahwatukee pool is losing water in August, it does not automatically mean there is a leak. Hot water, dry air, direct sunlight, wind, swimming, and water features all increase normal water loss. That does not mean every falling waterline should be dismissed as evaporation. A…