Pool Season is Near!

ByMatt Gohlke March 13, 2014 Gohlke Pools Blog Reading Time: 1 minute

Pool season is near! Hopefully the last freeze of the winter is behind us, and the odds say that it is. According to Pete Delkus, the average last freeze in the DFW area is March 13^th and the latest last freeze on record being April 13^th. With no freezing temperatures forecast in the 10 day forecast, it looks like we might be done with cold weather. Many north Texans have already planted the gardens and many plants are blooming.

April is typically a great weather month for the north Texas area—typically highs in the mid to high 70’s and lows in the mid to high 50’s. If you are a pool owner—I would encourage you to begin preparing your pool as it appears that swim season will be here soon. If you are not a pool owner and are interested in being one—now is the time to start! If we can help you in any way, give us a call at (940) 384-7665.

Matt Gohlke

Matt has been around the pool business since he was born. When he graduated college in 1984, he joined the family business working for Gohlke Pool Supply. The following year Matt and his father formed a partnership, Gohlke Custom Pools, and started offering pool construction.

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Pool Season Is Rapidly Approaching
ByMatt Gohlke March 19, 2021

Believe it or not, we were having a mild winter until the great freeze of February occurred. At that point, we had had only had 8 days at or above freezing. But all of that starting changing on February 9th when it hit freezing and didn’t let up for 12 days, reaching a low of -1 on February 16th, which is one of the few times in the last 125 years that it has been below zero. These low temperatures combined with the power outages definitely created a memorable event, and not in a good way. ☹ Although we might still have another freeze, it is not real likely as the last average freeze is March 13th. All of this means that the pool season…

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Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
ByMatt Gohlke July 24, 2026July 27, 2026

We had a fairly mild and wet first six months of 2026, but the last few weeks have been very hot and dry. This type of weather can impact pools in the north Texas area, and we all need to be aware of it. This area tends to have pockets of fairly expansive soil—soil that contracts when is gets dry and expands when it gets wet. Therefore, extremely dry, hot periods can really dry out the soil—causing it to contract. When it finally does rain, expansion of the soil will take place. Whatever is in contact with the soil during this time of contraction and expansion also experiences movement. This movement can damage not only pool decks, but also roads, house foundations, driveways, sidewalks, and…

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Swimming Pool Care Tips after More Heavy Rainfall
ByMatt Gohlke June 4, 2025

It seems that about the time we get the pools cleaned up after a heavy rain, here it comes again. ☹ I know that we need to be grateful for the rain, but it can really wreak havoc on swimming pools—by exposing problems such as drainage issues and by creating problems such as debris in the pool and water chemistry issues. Drainage issues – If you have drainage issues, heavy rain can really expose them. The best way to determine if poor drainage exists is to observe the pool area during heavy rain. If poor drainage is an issue which causes rain water draining into the pool, corrections should be made. Many pool elevations are dictated by the elevation of the house, which sometimes are too low to…

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How to Prevent Freeze Damage
ByMatt Gohlke November 1, 2019May 14, 2026

What a great fall we have had thus far—sunny weather and mild temperatures. With that being said, we know that it will eventually get very cold. The average date of our first freeze is November 22nd—so it is just around the corner. With freezing weather imminent, it is important that your pool and pool equipment are prepared to handle it. Following are a few general maintenance tips that will help when it comes to preventing problems due to freezing temperatures: Fill the pool — Since water hoses typically freeze, we suggest that you fill up your pool prior to the arrival of freezing weather. Empty the baskets — Since any restriction in flow can lead to freeze damage, we suggest that you empty the skimmer…

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When Will it be Warm Enough to Swim?
ByMatt Gohlke April 29, 2021May 14, 2026

Ever since the record cold snap that we had in mid-February, many pool owners have been looking forward to some warmer weather, and we are finally getting some. Although pool water temperatures are still around 70 degrees, it will not be long until we can all comfortably swim. What some consider comfortable might still be too cold for others and vice versa—everyone is different. But following is a fairly good summary of pool water temperatures: Competitive swimming Most competitive swimmers like the water to be fairly cold, somewhere in the low to mid 70’s, depending on the intensity of the training. At these temperatures, the water will feel cold initially but once training begins, the body will heat up. Lap swimming for exercise Most lap…

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Drive Safely for Back to School
ByMatt Gohlke August 11, 2021

With school starting for most area school districts this week and next, Denton area roads will be getting much busier. Combine this with the area colleges starting at the end of August, and it can get really hectic around here—especially considering all of the road construction. ☹ While drivers are often in a hurry and looking for ways to optimize their driving time, it is important to remember that safety is a critical issue especially when school resumes. School buses make frequent stops and are required to follow all traffic laws regarding intersections, railroad crossings, speed limits, and, most of all, loading and unloading their passengers. It’s important to know the law when school buses and students are concerned. The Texas Department of Public Safety offers information…

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