There is nothing like going out to the pool to be met with water of a cloudy green hue. It can be exasperating to put good money into shock and specialty chemicals for what looks like an overnight problem, only to have your pool revert to the same algae ridden state. Why does it seem to happen no matter what?
PB Pool Doc has the answer. We are in the business of making sure homeowners in Palm Beach and Broward County have a pool that is as clean and clear as it is ready for swimming, come what may. Call (561) 934-5597 and we will put you on to how our regular service is good for your wallet as well as your water.
In South Florida there is no more costly or frequent pool issue than algae. Yet for all the trouble it causes, it is largely something you can put off. We have put together some figures on why consistent care will keep algae at bay and save you from having to deal with it.
The Cost of Letting Algae Take Over
You do not remove algae cheaply once it has put down roots. In the kind of heat we have here in South Florida, a modest bloom is a full green pool in a matter of days. To put it right you are looking at hours of vacuuming and brushing, repeated doses of shock, perhaps even to drain part of the pool and refill it.
An algae cleanup will run you:
- Jugs or bags of algaecide and shock
- The cost of extra visits to get the water rebalanced
- Filter media that has to be replaced because it is clogged or strained
- Water loss if you have to drain
- More running time for your pump and the wear that entails
- A pool you cannot use for days, maybe weeks
Do the numbers against routine maintenance and you will see prevention is the better option by far.
Prevention is the Name of the Game
Algae wants warm water and unbalanced chemistry and plenty of sun. We can not change the fact that it is sunny in South Florida but we can see to the chemistry and cleanliness of your pool. Our 10-step process is designed to nip things in the bud. On each visit our men will test and balance the water, give the surfaces a brush where algae is prone to stick and make sure filtration and circulation are up to snuff. All the standard chemicals are part of the service so the water remains balanced from one week to the next.
Because algae is a quiet grower, an early intervention by a professional is worth its weight. We spot and correct issues before they have a chance to become a very expensive green mess.
Consistency and a Paper Trail
Inconsistent care is the number one cause of algae coming back; you give it attention one week and let it slide the next and it will take advantage of that. We put an end to that with a reliable routine at PB Pool Doc and a record to show for it. An “on the way” text lets you know we are en route, and an email report after the fact with photos and your test results means you can follow the trend of your chemistry and be assured the job is done right.
What you get with this level of service is:
- Water chemistry in balance every week
- Surfaces left too clean for algae to put down roots
- Imbalances detected early on
- A history of your test results
- The knowledge that nothing has been overlooked
Then there is the equipment
A clogged system or a pump past its prime will slow circulation and that is an open door for algae. Our in-house repair team will flag such matters on a routine call and advise on any upgrades or repairs needed to head off a bloom. We can arrange financing should you require equipment work.
We Make it Easy on Your Budget
It is a lot less trouble and expense to have us handle your pool on a regular basis than to fight an algae infestation. And you can rest easy knowing our technicians are W-2 employees with background checks, with no long term contracts to tie you down.
To put an end to the green water and start putting some money back in your pocket, get in touch with PB Pool Doc at (561) 934-5597. We are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm for homeowners in Palm Beach and Broward counties and will gladly give you a free estimate.