Pool covers prevent evaporation, promote chemical retention, and heat swimming pools. They also keep debris out. However, none of these benefits are quite as useful if the bubbles aren’t facing …

Pool owners often think of lowering the pH as a poor decision. Acidity can corrode any pool surface, deteriorate the equipment, and make the remaining chemicals less effective. However, a …

A swimming pool with a low pH leads to corrosion, equipment damage, and skin irritation. Most swimming pool chemicals work best in the optimal pH range (7.2 to 7.8). Maintaining …

Backwashing is an irreplaceable and unavoidable part of owning a DE or sand filter. This process removes the debris and other contaminants from the filter without requiring a full cleaning …

High chlorine levels in a swimming pool can cause skin and eye irritation, sickness, burns, and many other problems. Chlorine can also deteriorate vinyl, gunite, and fiberglass. If your pool’s …

Pool pumps are designed for warm weather, but freezing temperatures can cause all sorts of problems. For example, the plumbing can crack, the impeller can jam, and the motor might …

Backwashing a pool filter rinses the sand or DE, removing excess oils and debris. If you don’t backwash a pool long enough, the filter will clog, and the PSI will …

If your oven isn’t heating up while the stove works normally, there are several causes that you should consider. These include issues with the heating element, electric or gas supply, …

An AC drain line will clog sooner or later, irrespective of the unit’s size, age, condition, and other variable factors. However, you can be proactive with a bit of preventive …

Most pellet stoves are made of cast iron and are thus vulnerable to rust. Pellet stoves with ceramic components still have some steel and cast iron parts, meaning they are …