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May is National Water Safety Month
As pool season kicks off for many of the 35,000 plus swimming pools in Denton County, it is important to be aware of pool safety. May has been designated as National Water Safety Month. National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National … [Read more...] about May is National Water Safety Month
Now is a Great Time to Have a Pool Heater
With ambient temperatures beginning to warm up, pool water temperatures are increasing as well. As of this writing (April 29th), average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are in the low to mid 70’s—of course this depends on if the pool is shaded, if it has a dark surface, etc. According to the National Oceanographic Data Center, 70-78 degrees is where most people feel comfortable … [Read more...] about Now is a Great Time to Have a Pool Heater
2024 BIG SALE DATES ANNOUNCED!
39 years ago, the Retail Store of Gohlke Pools started having an annual sale—called The Big Sale! This sale has historically been a great opportunity for pool owners to stock up for the upcoming pool season at special discounted prices and to begin preparing their pool for the season. In an effort to accommodate the needs and timing of all of our Retail Store customers, we have decided to have … [Read more...] about 2024 BIG SALE DATES ANNOUNCED!
Now Is The Time To Start Planning That New Pool: Don’t Wait Any Longer
NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF FOUR ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. One very common question that we receive is: “How long does it take to build a swimming pool?” This can be a difficult question to answer, as each project is different. Much like building a home, there is a considerable amount of planning that takes place before beginning the … [Read more...] about Now Is The Time To Start Planning That New Pool: Don’t Wait Any Longer
A Commitment from Gohlke Pools for 2024
We always end the year with mixed emotions. We are happy that we get a chance to reflect back on 2023 and we have some great memories, a few successes, and also a few failures. In addition, it allows us to look at the goals that we set and see how we did. Overall, we are pleased with 2023, but we feel that the best is yet to come. 2023 was a very special year for us—we celebrated our 65th … [Read more...] about A Commitment from Gohlke Pools for 2024
5 Tips to Help You Get Your Pool Ready for Summer 2023
The weather as of late has been spectacular and it appears that the cold weather is behind us. As a matter of fact, we can almost be assured that we have had the last freeze of winter 2022/2023. The reason that I say almost is because our latest last freeze on record was on April 13th (1957 & 1997). With that being said, we do know that warm weather is on its way. What does this mean to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help You Get Your Pool Ready for Summer 2023
Pool Heaters: Heat that Cool Water!
The weather has been wonderful as of late—we have had our share of warm days, but it is starting to cool down considerably, as has pool water. We certainly do not know what the future holds as far as weather goes, but rest assured that 85-degree pool water is over for this year. Average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are now in the high 60’s to low 70’s—of course this depends on if … [Read more...] about Pool Heaters: Heat that Cool Water!
Swimming Pools & Dogs
Disclaimer 😊: I have always been a dog lover. As a child, we always had dogs—several dogs. In my adult life, I have owned four dogs: With that disclaimer out of the way, I am often asked about swimming pools and dogs—especially with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing. Although it is recommended by most in the swimming pool industry that dogs not be allowed in pools … [Read more...] about Swimming Pools & Dogs
