When Should I Consider Opening My Swimming Pool?

Well it’s almost spring here in Simcoe County, and soon enough the “Swimming bug” will creep up on us all. In fact, many people have gone south this winter to escape the bitter cold, getting a taste of the warm sunshine and water! While we can’t yet predict our spring forecast, one thing is for certain; the temperatures will soon be creeping up. In fact, in past some of our previous “springs’” have resulted in temperatures that are more like summer!

During this in-between time of year, many pool owners will contemplate whether or not it makes sense to open their swimming pools. When is it considered too early, and when is it considered too late? This is a legitimate dilemma many people are faced with.
Because every year and region is different, there is no correct or incorrect approach to deciding. Generally speaking if the weather is continuously above 70 degrees during daytime hours, it’s safe to say it’s the right time to open your swimming pool.

4 main reasons to open your pool early in the season:

1. Warmer temperatures contribute to algae in a swimming pool
Algae problems are more common when the temperatures begin to get warmer, and the pool cover is still on. When you remove the cover early spring, this algae growth can be prevented significantly. If you postpone opening your pool even by one month, this in itself can cause huge algae problems. Keep in mind that the hot sun is what algae thrives off of; open your pool before it becomes an issue.

2. Mother Nature
Mother Nature is a strange creature, and here in Barrie there are no rules being followed when it comes to weather! Temperatures can sometimes be warm enough even in April to take a dip in your pool!  By opening your swimming pool early, you’ll have plenty of time to complete any clean-ups, cleaning out the water in time for those rare but nice, hot April days…and of course, it’ll be in perfect condition for prime pool weather too.

3. Savings
This time of year is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of great savings on all your pool supplies. Most stores are in the midst of clearing out space to make room for new pool merchandise, therefore many are selling last season’s supplies; it’s a great time to buy your pool chemicals for the summer, and pick-up some new water toys for a reduced cost.

4. Entertainment
I don’t know about you, but for us at bluediamond in Barrie, there is nothing better than firing up the grill in April and having great food and fun with friends and neighbours. And nothing says ‘Summer is Here!’ like having a beautiful, crystal-clear swimming pool open to complete such a scene. One of the main reasons for opening your swimming pool early is because it sets up your backyard for entertaining that much sooner – you’ll be able to get rid of the unsightly cover as well as the green water, dirt and debris left on top of it. The added bonus is, you’ll feel like summer is already here during your next BBQ.

Remember, the average pool owner spends more time on their pool’s patio than they do in the actual pool, so the sooner the pool is open, the sooner one can relish in the beauty of their backyard investment.

Even if you’re not exactly prepared to go swimming just yet, but opening your pool as early as possible can give you an opportunity to clear up any problems well in advance of swimming season and allow you to start enjoying your pool as the weather permits.  Contact bluediamond  for your ongoing pool opening and closing needs. Simply fill out our Pool Opening Form to schedule an appointment with us. Alternatively you may call us anytime at 705-726-3403 if you have any questions at all.