How to Look After Your Automatic Pool Cover
Essential Guide to Swimming Pool Servicing & Maintenance
A well-maintained swimming pool not only looks great but also operates efficiently and lasts longer. Regular servicing and maintenance can help prevent costly repairs and ensure that your pool remains a safe and enjoyable space year-round. One of the most important aspects of pool maintenance is caring for your automatic pool cover.
At Aquanort Pools, we specialize in comprehensive pool servicing, including annual cover checks to keep your automatic pool cover functioning optimally. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining your pool and cover.
How to Look After Your Automatic Pool Cover
1. Is Your Cover Pump On and in Good Working Order?
💦 Why It’s Important: Excess water or rain accumulating on top of your pool cover can cause the cover to pull off the tracks, leading to damage and misalignment.
✅ How to Maintain It:
- Regularly check that your cover pump is on and working properly.
- Remove excess water buildup as soon as possible to avoid straining the cover system.
💡 Pro Tip: Investing in a high-quality automatic cover pump can save you from manual removal and potential damage!
2. Is Your Pool Topped Up to the Right Level?
📏 Why It’s Important: If the water level is too low, it can create strain on your pool cover system, affecting the ropes, wires, and other mechanical parts.
✅ How to Maintain It:
- Check your pool water level regularly—it should be at the correct operating height.
- If needed, top up with fresh water to reduce strain on the equipment.
💡 Pro Tip: Evaporation and backwashing can lower your pool’s water level, so check it weekly, especially in warmer months!
3. Is Your Pool Water Balanced?
⚖️ Why It’s Important: Keeping your pool water chemistry balanced extends the lifespan of your cover. Unbalanced water can damage the stitching and other vital cover components, leading to premature wear and tear.
✅ How to Maintain It:
- Regularly test your pH, alkalinity, and sanitizer levels.
- Visit Aquanort Pools for free water testing and expert advice on balancing chemicals.
- Adjust your chemicals as needed to keep your water within the ideal range.
💡 Pro Tip: Saltwater pools require extra care to prevent corrosion on cover components. Book annual servicing to maintain them properly!
4. Is the Cover Pit Clean?
🍂 Why It’s Important: Over time, leaves, dirt, and debris can accumulate in the cover pit, leading to blockages, mold growth, and mechanical issues.
✅ How to Maintain It:
- With the cover on, clear out any debris from the cover pit.
- Wear gloves and use a piece of wood to help scoop out leaves and dirt.
- Perform extra cleaning in Autumn, when more debris tends to collect.
💡 Pro Tip: Keeping the cover pit clean ensures the mechanism runs smoothly and lasts longer!
5. Book an Annual Cover Check & Pool Service
🔧 Why It’s Important: Regular professional servicing ensures that your pool cover operates efficiently and lasts for years.
✅ Aquanort Pools’ Comprehensive Annual Cover Service Includes:
- Visual equipment check and running operation assessment
- Mechanism housing inspection and debris removal
- Drainage check for proper water flow
- Lubrication of grease points & pulleys
- Adjustment of brakes and pulley operations
- Inspection of drive cogs, shear pins, and coupling points
- Strip and clean nylon bearings (especially for saltwater pools)
- Fabric inspection and service recommendations
💡 Pro Tip: Annual servicing prevents mechanical failures and costly repairs—schedule yours with Aquanort Pools today!
Why Choose Aquanort Pools for Pool Servicing?
🏆 With over 60 years of experience, Aquanort Pools is the trusted expert in Nelson and Marlborough for pool servicing and maintenance. Our team provides expert care, professional servicing, and top-quality pool maintenance solutions.
📞 Book your annual pool service today! Contact Aquanort Pools for expert pool and cover maintenance to ensure your pool remains in top condition all year round.
