Author: 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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Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Patio Area
ByMatt Gohlke August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

According to my calculations, today, August 13th, is the eighteenth time this summer that we have reached 100 degrees. With the weather forecast for the next few weeks predicting temperatures of over 100 degrees almost daily, it appears that we will far exceed our average of 20 days per year of temperatures over 100 degrees. It now appears that the number will be in the 30-40 range. This is far below our record of 71 100 degree days in 2011. For you old timers, like me, you likely remember the summer of 1980—69 100 degree days. As a reminder, last year we only reached 100 degrees seven times. Traditionally, one of the solutions to dealing with this heat is the cool enjoyment that a swimming…

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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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The Dog Days of Summer
ByMatt Gohlke July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Most of us at Gohlke Pools are animal 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. 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. Although it is not recommended by most in the swimming pool industry due to additional chemical requirements and dog hair in the skimmer baskets, pump basket, & filter, we have always felt that dogs that enjoy being in the water should be allowed to do so. The exception to that would be vinyl-liner pools, as a dog’s claws could…

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100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
ByMatt Gohlke June 3, 2026August 14, 2026

It seems to have been a fairly mild spring/summer thus far, but before long it will be 100 degrees and rainfall will likely become a distant memory. You might recall that last summer was way below average as far as 100-degree days are concerned—we only had 7 days of at least 100 degrees (we average 20). That begs the question: How hot will it be this summer? While we all know that it is very difficult to predict the weather, I recently read the following statement from Jesse Hawila, senior meteorologist for WFAA: All summers in North Texas are hot…but this one may be particularly hot. We average 20 triple-digit days in a summer. I do suspect we’ll have above-normal triple-digit days this year.” (Source: KERA article by Ron Corning…

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5 Hot Weather Pool Care Tips from the Front Lines
ByMatt Gohlke May 29, 2026June 1, 2026

So far this spring/summer, it has been fairly mild. With that being said, we know that it will be getting hot soon. The average date of our first 100 degree day is July 1st. Last year it didn’t arrive until July 29th, but the three years prior to that it was in June (2024-June 23rd; 2023-June 25th; 2022-June 11th. As you can imagine, this hot weather can create problems for swimming pools if the pool is not properly maintained. We take care of many pools on a weekly basis, and although we don’t always succeed at keeping them all clear and beautiful 100% of the time, we feel that we can offer some sage advice. Following are 5 hot weather pool care secrets from the…

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May is National Water Safety Month
ByMatt Gohlke May 1, 2026August 14, 2026

National Water Safety Month is a campaign that is observed every May in order to raise awareness about drowning prevention and overall water safety. The campaign primarily focuses on educational programs, public service announcements, and other resources (such as posters, safety toolkits, life jackets, etc.) to get the word out. It is coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation & Park Association, and the World Waterpark Association. As pool season kicks off for many of approximately 40,000 swimming pools in Denton County, it is important to be aware of pool safety and to be proactive. Swimming is an excellent activity that family and friends can enjoy together, but we must always…

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DFW Freezing Weather Information
ByMatt Gohlke February 3, 2026August 14, 2026

We had a fairly mild summer, as we only reached 100 degrees five times, which is way below our average of twenty. Now we turn our attention to winter weather. According to the National Weather Service, there is a likelihood of above-normal temperatures and normal precipitation this winter. This outlook is largely influenced by the presence of a developing La Nina climate pattern, which typically results in warmer and drier conditions across the southern tier of the United States. We are likely just weeks away from our first freeze. Last year, we had our first freeze last year on December 6th, just a couple of weeks later than our average first freeze, which is November 22nd. Following is some additional weather information to help get…

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Winter Pool Care Options
ByMatt Gohlke February 1, 2026March 19, 2026

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 care. Depending on several variables (number of trees surrounding the pool, pool location, whether you heat the pool in the winter, etc.), there are basically three options for DFW area winter pool care, which are: North Texas area pool owners have used all of these winter pool care options, but the best method is the one that fits…

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How to Deal with Freeze Damage
ByMatt Gohlke January 27, 2026

It has been a rough few days for pool owners. With temperatures getting as low as they did, combined with the number of consecutive hours below freezing, there were some pools that experienced freeze damage. Most of the damage that occurred was limited to the pool equipment pad area—pumps, filters, heaters, pipes, etc. There are two extreme weather events that can cause freeze damage to pool components, and we had them both over the past few days: What pool owners need to do now: As you are probably already aware of, water expands by approximately 9% when it is frozen, therefore anything that is full of water and freezes can potentially be damaged. Therefore, it would probably be a good idea to check to see…

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How to Prevent Freeze Damage
ByMatt Gohlke January 3, 2026March 19, 2026

Cold weather is on the way! The forecast is calling for extremely cold weather beginning late this weekend into early next week. This can be difficult on pool equipment, as water expands by approximately 9% when it freezes, sometimes resulting in busted pipes or equipment components. What can really be difficult on pool equipment is consecutive number of hours below freezing—which we are expecting from beginning Sunday thru Tuesday night. Following Are a Few General Maintenance Tips That Will Help When it Comes to Preventing Problems Due to Freezing Temperatures: Most Pool Equipment in the Denton area has been programmed so that the pumps are switched on by a Freeze Sensor when the ambient air temperature approaches freezing, but it is still important to make…

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