Pool Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repair Services in Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Dunedin, and All Surrounding Areas
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Welcome to Dog Days Pools.
Dog Days Pools provides pool maintenance and repair services for customers in Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and the surrounding area.
We are dedicated to high-quality service and have focused on cost-effective solutions for our customers for over 20 years, providing the best fit for each pool. Every pool and every client is unique, so we do not use a “one size fits all” approach. Instead, we assess the situation and develop a thoughtful plan of action that can fit those needs. Come join us pool-side and see what we are doing; we take pride in bringing your pool into the “safe zone,” ensuring that it provides the satisfaction you desire each time you step foot into your pool.
At Dog Days Pools, we prefer not to bind homeowners to our services and offer contract-free maintenance plans. In doing so, we allow for flexibility in order to save our customers money.
We know that problems might arise with a pool. Whether the pump stops working or the filter is clogged, we can help to ensure a pool is running optimally by completing pool repairs.
Having a pool is one of the many pleasures of life. However, it can be tough to clean and track the different chemicals needed to maintain the pH balances and safe, clean water. Instead of worrying about pool maintenance, have Dog Days Pools do it for you. Our pool services in Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and surrounding areas will allow you to enjoy the dog days of summer—and any other time of the year!
About Us
How has Dog Days Pools stayed number #1 in Clearwater and Safety Harbor for 6 years?
Have you ever wondered how some pools never smell of chlorine and don’t hurt your eyes when you swim in them? That’s because the water is at optimum levels and has a perfect pH balance. Pools that stay at the perfect levels year-round are easier to maintain, less invasive on your systems, and, without a doubt, are more pleasant. Maintaining those perfect levels can be tricky, and a pool service company can simplify the process for the homeowner.
Dog Days Pools is an owner-operated pool service company that has served Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We believe that our years of experience in the industry are a testament to our skills and are dedicated to high-quality services at affordable prices. We offer an extensive list of services for our customers.
We are a Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Company that offers a wide range of Services
There is much more to proper pool maintenance than occasionally cleaning your pool. Pools require constant care, and if homeowners fall behind on their pool-cleaning responsibilities, it turns green and fills with leaves, insects, and debris. Moreover, improper care can reduce the pool’s lifespan and make it unsafe. Cleaning and maintaining a pool is no easy task, so homeowners need a reliable pool cleaning and maintenance service like Dog Days Pools.
We offer a wide range of services to keep a pool clean and enjoyable throughout the swimming season. At Dog Days Pools, our top services include pool cleaning, maintenance, green pool clean-up, seasonal closings (winterization), and seasonal openings. Our trained pool professionals come when it best suits our customers, even if they are on vacation. Once finished, the pool will be restored to the optimum condition, ready for a refreshing swim.
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Dog Days Pools uses state-of-the-art cleaning techniques and modern equipment to thoroughly clean our customers’ pools. What’s more, we bring our tools with us, unlike other pool cleaning companies. Our typical pool cleaning service includes removing debris from the water, cleaning the pool filter and tiles, vacuuming or brushing the bottom of the pool, and more. In addition, our experts test the chemical levels to make sure the water is safe to swim in.
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For a pool to be safe and healthy for swimming, it needs to be regularly maintained. Dog Days Pools offers one-time cleaning services and weekly maintenance appointments. Our package includes chemical maintenance and algae treatments, as the water needs to have the correct pH level for a pool to be safe. Our main goal is to ensure our customers’ pools are properly managed so that the entire family can enjoy them.
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Pools can enrich anyone’s lifestyle. Yet, they can be alot work. When problems arise, Dog Days Pools uses their years of experience to complete pool repairs. Whether a pump stops working, a filter becomes clogged, or a pipe is leaking, they have it covered.
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Stop worrying about the chore of pool care. Instead, let the professionals ensure a pool is cleaned and maintained properly and avoid unnecessary repairs. With Dog Days Pools, a clean and safe pool is easy.
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Cleaning a green pool is slightly more challenging than cleaning a pool with clean water, and professionals should handle it. The water in the pool becomes green due to bacteria, algae, and pollen buildup. This can also occur due to heat, heavy rain, and insufficient ventilation. It might seem impossible to clean, but Dog Days Pools can restore the polished appearance of any pool, no matter how dirty and green it has become.
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The pool needs to be closed when summer ends and the swimming season is finished. This step, known as winterization, should not be skipped. Before the pool is closed, it needs to be deep cleaned, and the right amount of winterizing chemicals need to be added to the water. In addition, all the pool components need to be protected to last through the winter. Dog Days Pools will help homeowners close their pool correctly so they will have fewer issues when it’s time to reopen it in the spring.
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After a pool has been closed for an extended period, it needs to be opened and cleaned. Seasonal openings need to be followed by a safety inspection to ensure the water is safe and that none of the pool equipment has been compromised due to the cold. Then, of course, the pool needs to be cleaned thoroughly before anyone can swim in it. Dog Days Pools will get your pool ready before the swimming season begins.
No contracts are necessary, and we charge by monthly rates (price of chemicals is included).
Call today to learn more.
Benefits Importance of Regular Pool Cleaning and Maintenance
Your Pool Will Look Fabulous
A pool can become dirty and aesthetically unappealing if homeowners don’t have the time to care for it. Keeping a pool clean and the water clear will increase its aesthetic value, giving homeowners peace of mind. Regular cleaning and maintenance also increases a pool’s lifespan. With a beautiful pool, homeowners can host backyard parties, barbeques, and family gatherings.
Proper Care Makes Your Pool Safer
Cleaning a pool routinely can minimize health issues. Dirty pool water leads to bacteria and algae buildup, making the pool a health hazard. Homeowners need to consider chemical balance factors, such as chlorine bromine, calcium deposits, and alkalinity, all necessary to keep the water safe. The water’s pH levels need to be balanced as well. Once the pool is cleaned and maintained, everyone will be able to enjoy it.
Leak Protection
Regular pool cleaning and maintenance prevent leaks, which can often lead to increased utility bills, algae growth, and property damage. However, many homeowners don’t realize that their pool is leaking until too late. Often, pools leak because of cracks in the pump seal or pipes. The water can escape through light fixtures on the sides of the pool, in which case it will go directly into the surrounding soil. Regular pool equipment checks can prevent pool leaks or ensure they are resolved before they cost the pool owner too much money.
Reasons You Should Consider Dog Days Pools For Pool Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repair Services
Serving Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Dunedin, Oldsmar, and Palm Harbor
Over 20 years of experience.
Our team has specialized in pool cleaning for decades, continuously building up expertise. Experience is the best education, and we have the skills to resolve complex situations and choose the best approach for each pool.
Continuous improvement.
Dog Days Pools never stops improving, constantly watching for industry updates to keep our knowledge current. We regularly obtain new qualifications to provide the best solutions for each client.
Individual approach.
Dog Days Pools isn’t a one-size-fits-all service. Instead, we take a personal approach to every customer, carefully assessing the pool condition to find the most efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution.
No contracts.
Contracts often benefit the business to the detriment of a customer. Therefore, our month-to-month services don’t require contracts, which offers our clients flexibility and saves money.
Wide range of services to meet every customer’s needs.
Dog Days Pools provides pool cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and start-up services to ensure proper pool chemical and pH balances and functionality. We’re also happy to help our customers choose the right pool equipment.
Fair prices.
High prices aren’t always a guarantee of high work quality. At Dog Days Pools, we take pride in offering outstanding service for a reasonable price, providing ultimate customer satisfaction without draining their wallet.
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Hours
Monday - Sunday: 9am to 9pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Several events can cause a pool to lose clarity – inadequate circulation, chemical imbalance, poor filtration, or low sanitation level.
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When chlorine interacts with ammonia, it produces an odor. Ammonia in pool water usually results from sweat and urine.
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NEVER experiment! Improper measuring and mixing of diluted or concentrated chemicals can create unwanted reactions and potential health hazards. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions with particular attention to safety gear, clean up, and storage.
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Recreational water illnesses (RWI) are caused by bacteria found in pools and spas. RWI usually involves diarrhea-type illnesses but can also cause skin rash and ear, eye, or respiratory infections. Proper chemical balancing lessens the incidence of RWI. Additionally, swimmers should avoid swallowing pool water and not swim while sick.
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A pump and filter will be sized according to the volume of water in a pool. While many think bigger is better, the truth is that a pool pump that is too big for the pool can cause serious problems, like cloudy water, damaged filters, and plumbing. Oversized pumps also waste energy and money.
The main objective of any filtration system is to turn over all the water in a pool at least once within 12 hours at the lowest energy consumption possible. Accomplishing a daily turnover of the body of water in a pool does not necessitate using a larger pump; to the contrary, the pool water clarity, the plumbing, the equipment, and the pool owner's wallet will benefit from a correctly sized pump and filter. Avoiding oversized pumps can help avoid unnecessary costs from wasted energy due to resistance and cavitation, reducing the pressure on the plumbing and equipment, fewer repairs, and longer-lasting equipment and plumbing, which equals more savings. It will also allow the filter to remove finer particles from the water than when the water was being shoved through the filter media.
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The pool filter is the most critical component to keeping a pool clean. Ideally, the filter should run continuously for maximum circulation and debris removal. However, a minimum runtime of 8 hours daily in the summer and 4 to 6 hours in the winter is highly recommended.
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A pool filter should run during the hottest part of the day to prevent chlorine evaporation, maximize water clarity, and prevent algae growth.
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Filter cleaning depends upon several factors, including the pool and pool filter size, the type of pool filter, and bather and contaminant loads. We recommend a minimum of once-a-month complete filter cleaning and a minimum of once-a-year filter cartridge replacement.
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Uncovered pools will naturally lose water due to evaporation, especially in the summer when it can lose 2 to 3 inches of water per week. We can easily test a pool to see if the water loss is due to evaporation or if there is a problem.
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There are several reasons why a pump can be noisy. It could be that the pump motor bearings are failing, and the motor needs replacing. The suction line may be partially blocked, causing pump noise in the way of cavitation.
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Pools need disinfecting, which requires a chemical that imparts a measurable residual effect. Chlorine is one common disinfectant; these chemicals kill living microorganisms and bacteria, preventing disease transmission. There are several types of disinfectants besides chlorine, such as bromine, salt chlorination, ozone, and UV light.
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Change the pool water when the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) exceeds 2,000 PPM. Most pools need to be drained every 3 to 5 years.
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The total dissolved solids (TDS) is a measure of all the dissolved material in the water. There are several TDS sources in pool water, including:
disinfectants
urine
balance chemicals
calcium hardness
source water
algaecides
total alkalinity
dust
dirt
phosphates
nitrates
sulfates
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Dogs love to swim in swimming pools. However, chlorinated water is not suitable for them. Chlorine removes the natural oils from the dog’s body and causes dry, itchy skin. Also, high sanitizer levels can irritate the dog’s esophagus if it drinks water.
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We do not recommend swimming with the pool lights on unless they are connected via a GFI (GFCI-Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) and check it monthly by pressing the “test” and "reset" buttons in sequence. If the button does not depress when pushing “test” and “reset,” the GFI might be bad, and swimming until the lights are inspected is unsafe.
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Yes! We highly recommend assisting us in emptying skimmer and pump baskets, especially during the fall. If the baskets overflow, the leaves will impair the water circulation, and the pump will run dry.
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Foaming is usually the result of low calcium or a build-up of organic waste, suntan lotion, deodorants, and cosmetics. The best way to avoid foam in the spa is to have bathers rinse before entering.
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Scale is a crusty white deposit that results from improper water chemistry. Scale is usually caused by high pH and alkalinity, with high calcium hardness levels. Depending on the severity of the scale, it may be necessary to have the tile cleaned with chemicals or to perform an acid wash to remove it from the pool wall surfaces. Our certified service technician will monitor the pool conditions and recommend any water chemistry changes to keep scale to a minimum.
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High filter pressure typically indicates a dirty filter. Depending on age and maintenance cycle, the filter may need to be backwashed, have a complete cleaning done, or be replaced.
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Sand in the pool can come from different sources: feet, bathing suits, floats, and toys. But if the filter is a sand filter, it can be a filter problem, either broken internal filter parts or a malfunctioning multiport valve.
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Open the pool up as early as possible. As water temperature rises in the spring, a pool becomes “alive”; algae and bacteria wake up from hibernation at about 50ºF to 60ºF. Opening the pool before rising temperatures reduces the risk of a cloudy or algae-infested mess in the spring.
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Closing a pool as late as possible will ensure the closing chemical treatment lasts until spring. Prematurely closing a pool will almost guarantee algae problems in the spring.
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The problem is that there is not enough chlorine in the water. This problem occurs when chlorine in the pool is “tied up” with a nitrogen or ammonia compound to form chloramines, causing a strong odor. The cure for this is to super chlorinate the pool to “free” the chlorine and allow it to start working to sanitize the water.
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Most commonly, the cause is a bad spider gasket in the multiport valve, or the entire multiport may be bad.
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When the stabilizer level falls under 30 ppm, the ideal level is between 30 to 50 ppm. The level could be depleted prematurely in the event of heavy water loss.
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Dirt and oil from bathers are the most common cause of rings around the pool at the water line. Regular brushing and using cleaners designed for pools are suggested for cleaning this from the surface.
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Make sure the pool has a proper sanitizer level. Also, it may be biofilm, which would indicate you need to brush the pool walls and floor. By doing this, algae growth can be prevented.
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High chlorine can cause swimmers' eyes to burn, but it is more likely due to poorly balanced water. Improperly balanced pH is likely the cause, so water balance is essential.