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Archives for 2025
Lengthen Swim Season with a Pool Heater
It was a very mild summer as we only hit 100 degrees five times, which is way below our average of twenty. As a reminder, we had 23 100-degree days in 2025, 55 in 2023, and 47 in 2022. The last time that we had this few 100-degree days was 2007, when we also had five. In addition, we have had some very mild days as of late, and it will only continue to get cooler. With these cooler temperatures, … [Read more...] about Lengthen Swim Season with a Pool Heater
Hot Tub Purchasing Tips: How to Shop Smart This Fall
Fall in North Texas brings cooler evenings, football filled weekends, and the start of the holiday season: a perfect time to enjoy your backyard with family and friends. For many homeowners, it is also the perfect time to finally invest in a hot tub. After all, few things beat a warm soak on a crisp night or a relaxing dip after a long day. If you have already begun your search, you’ve probably … [Read more...] about Hot Tub Purchasing Tips: How to Shop Smart This Fall
Now is a Great Time to Enjoy the Pool
Now that we have come to the official end of summer (September 22nd), it is a good time to look back at how hot it was: Looking at the long-range forecast, it appears that we have likely seen our last 100-degree day for this summer and have now entered what is likely the best time of year for outdoor activities—the fall. Many who like spending time outdoors agree that fall in the north Texas … [Read more...] about Now is a Great Time to Enjoy the Pool
Winter Pool Care Options
Although this is probably the best time of year to use a pool due to milder ambient temperatures and cooler pool water temperatures, many pool owners have turned their focus to other things such as returning to school, football, camping/hiking, etc. once Labor Day arrived. Even though our average first freeze is not until November 22nd, we have had quite a few pool owners ask about winter pool … [Read more...] about Winter Pool Care Options
Labor Day Weekend Pool Party Checklist
Labor Day weekend is typically a very big weekend for swimming pool parties, probably second only to the July 4th weekend. Before long, we will start having much cooler weather. With that being said, it is typically still very warm over Labor Day weekend, therefore pools will be a great place to be. Following is a checklist to assure that your Labor Day weekend pool party goes as … [Read more...] about Labor Day Weekend Pool Party Checklist
Water Saving Tips for Pool Owners
We have had a very mild summer thus far. As of this writing (August 12th), we have only had three days in which it reached 100 degrees, and we typically have had 10-15 by now on our way to our average of 20 days at or above 100 degrees. Although August is typically our hottest month, there is not a 100-degree day in the 14 day forecast. But I will say this—we could sure use some rain. The hot, … [Read more...] about Water Saving Tips for Pool Owners
Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
Most of us at Gohlke Pools are dog lovers. Whether they are our pets or our clients’ pets, we get attached to them and we want them to have the best life possible, especially during the “dog days of summer” (no pun intended :) ). With that being said, with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing, we sometimes get asked our opinion of whether dogs should be allowed in the family pool. … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Safety for Dogs
Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
Today, July 29th, is the first time this summer that we have reached 100 degrees. The average date of our first 100 degree day is July 1st, and by now we typically have hit 100 degrees nine times on our way to our annual average of twenty days. It now appears that the heat is here for a month or so. ☹ Traditionally, one of the solutions to dealing with this heat is the cool enjoyment that a … [Read more...] about Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
