Common Pool Questions

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Water Quality Issues

Why is my pool water cloudy?

My pool turned green overnight

Pool water smells like chlorine

Water is foamy and bubbly

Pool water looks milky white

Brown stains on pool walls

Black algae spots in pool

Pool water is too salty

Water level keeps dropping

Chemical Balance & Testing

How to balance pool pH

Pool chlorine too high

Low chlorine levels

How much shock to add

Alkalinity is too low

High calcium hardness

CYA levels too high

How often to test water

Pool chemical dosage calculator

Equipment Problems

Pool pump making loud noise

Pump not priming

Filter pressure too high

When to backwash filter

Heater not heating

Salt cell light flashing

Pool cleaner not moving

Chlorinator stopped working

Pool pump leaking

Seasonal Maintenance

How to open pool for summer

How to close pool for winter

Winterizing pool equipment

Pool cover maintenance

Best pool chemicals for opening

Should I drain pool for winter?

General Maintenance

How often to vacuum pool

Pool skimmer basket maintenance

Clean pool tile line

Weekly pool maintenance checklist

Brush pool walls and floor

Replace pool filter cartridge

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