If you are lucky enough to have a pool on your property, you are more than likely to start thinking about when you should open it up for the summer months. Winterizing your pool is necessary to keep it protected from the elements. However, it is just as important to protect your pool by choosing the right time to open it up for the summer months as well. Metropolitan Pools is here to talk about when the right time to open your pool might be without causing any issues with it.

When is the Right Time to Open Your Pool?

For many of us, we get to the point where we are ready to say see you later to winter. It can be long and dreary. When you have a pool in your backyard, it can make the prospect of summertime even more appealing. However, knowing when you should open up your pool can be tricky. Here are some tips to ensure you’re opening your pool at the right time this spring.
– Algae: A big consideration for you is algae. Just because you can’t go swimming yet, doesn’t mean that algae can’t still be a problem. Most people don’t want to go swimming in water that is 50 degrees. However, if the water is over 50 degrees, it is warm enough for algae to start to be a problem. If you have waited to open your pool until the weather is ideal for swimming, you might find that algae has been flourishing in the water for a while now because the water hasn’t been circulating to keep it at bay. If algae starts to thrive in your pool, it can take up to 2 weeks to get rid of the algae bloom.
– Balancing Chemicals: Keeping the chemicals in your pool balanced can be a big job. When you are working with colder water, you will find that it requires less effort to balance the water than it does when the water is warm. Not only does the water temperature play a role in this, but when the pool isn’t being used every day, the water isn’t going to require as much maintenance to keep it balanced as well. So, before you avoid opening your pool because of balancing the water, remember that you aren’t going to have to put as much effort into the process.
– Budget Friendly: Opening your pool a little earlier can be a budget friendly option because you are ensuring that you aren’t left to treat an algae bloom. The earlier you open your pool in the spring, the better to avoid algae and more money to treat it.

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So, when is the perfect time to open your pool? Early spring. If you aren’t sure when or how to get your pool opened for the summer, you can turn to Metropolitan Pools to help you get it ready. Call us today!