Pool Care Blog

Practical advice from over 50 years of combined pool industry experience. No fluff, just what works.

Variable Speed Pumps: Are They Worth the Upgrade?

Your pool pump is the biggest energy hog in your backyard. Upgrading to a variable speed pump pays for itself faster than most people expect.

The DWP is handing out $1,000 rebates to pool owners who upgrade their pumps. We break down the process and what you need to qualify.

Pool chemistry sounds complicated but it really is not. Here are the five numbers that matter and what to do when they are off.

A solar cover does two jobs at once: it heats your water for free and stops evaporation. Every pool in Southern California should have one.

Here is the maintenance routine we recommend to every customer who walks through our door. Simple, practical, and it works year round.

Salt water pools are popular, but they are not for everyone. Here is an honest breakdown of what you get and what you give up.

Your filter is the workhorse of your pool. Here is a no-nonsense comparison of the three types so you can pick the right one.

Your pool does not have to be expensive to run. Here are five things you can do right now to lower your energy bill.

Control your pool pump, heater, lights, and more from your phone. Here is what automation can do and whether it makes sense for you.

Summer is coming and your pool needs to be ready. Here is exactly what to do to get it dialed in before the first big swim day.