The Best Time to Open Your Pool

 The time of year to say goodbye to winter and hello to warmer weather is almost here. But some people wonder: when the best time to open one's swimming pool? There is an ongoing debate regarding when is too early and when is too late, but there are some general rules you can follow.

 The answer to this question depends drastically on the region in which your swimming pool is located. Our company is located on the Putnam County and Dutchess County border, north of Westchester County, west of Fairfield County, and east of Orange and Rockland Counties.

 A general rule to follow is that when the temperature steadily reaches 65 degrees during the day, this is the best time to open your pool. The temperature of water can determine whether or not algae can grow in your pool. If your pool is uncovered or if you have a winter cover that allows sunlight to penetrate it, then the outside weather will dictate the temperature of your pool. If you wait too long to open it, you might find yourself with a mountain of work to do before it is in swimmable condition. Consider that algae begin to grow in 65 degree weather, so it is best to try to stay on top of the potential algae problem. Even though the old suggestion was to open your pool just before Memorial Day and close it right after Labor Day, you should consider this modern piece of advice. If you want to open your pool quite a bit before Memorial Day, you can of course do that with the help of solar heat, a gas heater, or a heat pump.

 Pool algae is the reason to be sure and open a couple of weeks before you want to swim. If you have a mesh cover that allows sunlight to penetrate it, you may find yourself opening a green pool instead of a clean pool. In the Northeast, April is generally regarded as the best time to open one's pool, but the exact time will vary depending on your location.

 Open and circulating pool water is not affected by pollen, but those that are not circulated (such as unopened pools) will have to worry about this added nuisance before swimming can begin. Consider the expense when it comes to opening your pool as well. By having a variance speed pump, you can actually save money and you are almost guaranteed a cleaner pool with the pump constantly circulating water. Consider that you may need to buy extra chemicals and run the pump overtime if your pool is not opened, which would easily offset the cost of an early pool opening.

 Springtime, such as in early April, is a great time to have access to your pool. If possible, you should try to take advantage of your backyard investment and use your pool as much as possible. Having your pool open can be both a beautiful and beneficial thing as long as your are careful and sure to open it at the right time. Just watching and listening to the water flow is very relaxing.

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 If you need help determining when is best to open your pool, please contact The Liner Specialists. We'd be happy to advise and assist you with your pool opening.