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How to Take Care of a Swimming Pool
Your swimming pool is a complex system with many components and year-round care needs. Our Resources library brings together the essential topics to help you make informed decisions, maintain water quality, extend equipment life, and upgrade when the time is right. Each section below links to an in-depth guide you can explore for details, step-by-step instructions, and professional advice.
Pool Systems and Technology
Swimming Pool Pumps
Understand pool pumps — the “heart” of your pool system. Learn the differences between single-, dual-, and variable-speed models, how to size and install them correctly, operate efficiently, troubleshoot common issues, and keep your pump running smoothly for years.
Swimming Pool Automation
Discover how automation unifies control of pumps, heating, lighting, and chemical dosing under one smart interface. See the latest features, including mobile apps, sensors, and AI-driven energy savings, to simplify daily maintenance and improve water quality.
Heating Pool Technologies
Compare pool heating options — gas, electric/heat pumps, and solar — and learn how to choose the right system based on climate, pool size, and cost. Tips include combining systems, using solar blankets, and operating heaters efficiently.
Salt Water Pool Generator
Explore how salt systems generate chlorine automatically for softer, low-maintenance water. Understand the conversion process, selection criteria, and routine maintenance so your system runs reliably and safely.
Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP)
See how AOP sanitation uses UV and ozone to create powerful hydroxyl radicals that neutralize contaminants with fewer chemicals. Learn how it compares to chlorine or ozone alone and what to know before installing an AOP system.
Robot Pool Vacuum
Take the work out of cleaning with robotic vacuums. These smart cleaners scrub floors, walls, and waterlines while filtering debris independently from your main system — saving energy and time.
Seasonal Care and Maintenance
Pool Opening
Start the season right with our step-by-step spring opening guide. From removing covers and re-starting pumps to shock treatment, water balancing, and early algae prevention, this checklist helps you get swimming sooner.
Closing Pools
Protect your pool through the winter and simplify spring startup. Learn proper cleaning, water level adjustment, blowing and plugging lines, adding antifreeze, and installing mesh or solid covers to prevent freeze damage.
Safety and Structural Upgrades
Pool Safety Covers
Safety covers protect loved ones and keep debris out. Compare mesh vs solid covers, learn correct measurement and installation, and discover how to maintain your cover season after season.
Pool Liner
Refresh your pool’s interior with the right liner. This guide explains liner types, materials, and brands, how to know when it’s time to replace or repair, and care tips to extend lifespan.
Pool Renovations
Thinking bigger? Explore renovation ideas — from new liners, LED lighting, and automation to decking upgrades, tanning ledges, and water features. Learn how to plan and budget so your pool feels brand new.
Keep Learning and Stay Pool-Ready
A well-maintained pool is safer, easier to enjoy, and more cost-efficient over time. The resources above cover everything from core systems and advanced sanitation to seasonal care and major upgrades. Whether you’re solving a single problem or planning improvements, these guides are here to help you make informed decisions and keep your pool running beautifully.
If you’d like personal advice or professional service — from opening and closing to installing new technology — our team at The Swimming Pool Store is here to help. We combine decades of experience with today’s best equipment and methods to make pool ownership simple and rewarding. Contact us to discuss your goals or schedule service.