When you have a vinyl pool, you have to pay close attention to the condition of your pool liner. If you neglect your pool lining, you could end up with a huge mess on your hands and an expensive problem. Part of maintaining your vinyl pool is ensuring your liner is in good condition. You should know what the signs look like indicating that you need to replace it so you don’t have to deal with a flooded pool. Metropolitan Pools is here to point out what the signs of a failing vinyl liner looks like.

Signs Your Vinyl Pool Liner is About to Fail

For the average homeowner with a vinyl pool, you can plan on that liner lasting 10 to 20 years before you need to replace it. Obviously, this is going to depend greatly on how you care for and maintain yours. You need to maintain proper water chemistry in the pool, be mindful of the groundwater seeping in under the pool, and even have a liner that properly fits the pool. Here are some signs that your vinyl liner isn’t in great shape:
– Cracks & Tears: Obviously, you aren’t going to want to see any cracks or tears in your vinyl liner. This is damage that is going to demand replacement. Poor water chemistry and harmful UV rays is usually the cause of this damage. If you notice this is happening, replacement is necessary to avoid water leaks.
– Fading: Discoloration is another sign that your vinyl lining is in trouble. UV rays can cause your liner to fade and will weaken it. Poor water chemistry can also have this affect on your liner. Some staining or fading is normal, but you should be aware of any discoloration that you start to notice.
– Floating Liner: Your liner should never look like it’s floating when you fill it up. The problem usually has to do with groundwater and a high water table. If you notice that the liner is floating or is wrinkling, it’s time to call a pro to come check things out for you.
– Water Leaks: Another obvious sign that all is not right with your vinyl liner is water leaking. You might not be able to see the cracks or rips that are allowing the water to leak from the pool. You will lose some water to evaporation, but if you notice that you’re losing significant water all the time, there is a problem somewhere that needs to be addressed.

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If your vinyl liner is in trouble, you can turn to Metropolitan Pools to come check things out. If there is something going on, we can handle a vinyl liner replacement for you so that you don’t have to worry about water leaking from your pool. We want your pool to be ready to entertain and enjoy without worrying about your pool causing damage. Call us today!