Gohlke Pools Blog

Back in 2012, we were dealing with the West Nile encephalitis epidemic being spread by mosquitos. In 2016, the Zika virus (also spread by mosquitos) was in the news. Recently it was reported (Denton Record Chronicle on June 24, 2019) that a mosquito trap in Frisco tested positive for a West Nile mosquito. Regardless of the disease or the year, it is safe to say mosquitos can cause real problems … [Read more...] about Swimming Pools, Stagnant Water, & Mosquitos

As a service to pool owners in the DFW area, we provide the following seminars. Pool School This is a great opportunity for you to learn how to properly maintain your pool saving you time and money. Topics include: Basic Pool Operation and TerminologyBasic Equipment MaintenanceWater ChemistryAlgae PreventionBasic Troubleshooting Upcoming seminar dates: June 8th, July 13th, August … [Read more...] about Upcoming Pool Schools

Hopefully the rain is over for now and the weather will continue to warm up. Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching (May 25th-27th) and is traditionally considered the beginning of swim season. If you are planning on using your pool that weekend—hopefully you have a plan in place (mowing the yard, planning the food, inviting guests, etc.). Following are some tips to assure that your … [Read more...] about Tips for Enjoying Your Memorial Day Weekend

We are now entering the time of year when people move.  On average more than 40 million people move each year in the United States, and it is estimated that 80% of those moves occur between April and September (movinglabor.com).  An inordinate amount of these moves are occurring right here in north Texas.  Many of these moves will be to homes that have existing swimming pools.  … [Read more...] about Buying a House with a Swimming Pool

One area that is often overlooked by designers is backyard and pool area lighting. After dark and without proper lighting, homeowners may not be able to enjoy the beautiful landscaping and pool environment that they have spent thousands of dollars creating. In addition to the aesthetic benefits, safety (to avoid injury) and security (to avoid intrusion by a trespasser) are also benefits of … [Read more...] about Landscape Lighting

With the temperatures that we are expecting this weekend, it is important that your pool equipment is prepared to handle IT. 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 sure. Following is what you need to be looking for: Main pump—The … [Read more...] about Hard Freeze Warning – Protect Your Pool

As we enter the coldest month of the year, it is hard to imagine that temperatures will soon heat up and it will be pool season. With that being said, now is the time to begin planning for that time and considering whether it is now time for an extreme makeover of your swimming pool & backyard. After a number of years, pools can become outdated and in need of a makeover. Some pool owners’ … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool & Backyard Extreme Makeovers