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Gohlke Pools Blog
Water Saving Tips for Pool Owners
It has been a hot, dry summer thus far. As of this writing, we have already had seventeen 100-degree days (we average twenty per year), with many more forecast for the next ten days. Although some areas in DFW have received some rain, many of us have not. The current drought combined with the continued influx of new residents to the north Texas area can and has put a heavy burden on our resources … [Read more...] about Water Saving Tips for Pool Owners
Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
The heat arrived a bit early this year and it doesn’t appear to be letting up any time soon. As of this writing (July 12th), we have had five 100-degree days. Last year at this time we were already at eighteen 100-degree days on our way to 47 for the year. With that being said, the weather forecasters are predicting that the remainder of July will be extremely hot and likely at or above 100 … [Read more...] about Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
The extremely hot weather arrived approximately one week early this year—the average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but this year it arrived on June 25th. We ended up with five 100-degree days in June, yet we average only 1.2 days. Hopefully this isn’t a trend that will continue into July & August, which are normally our two hottest months—we average 7.4 days of at least 100 … [Read more...] about 5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend Pool Party
The July 4th weekend is traditionally the biggest weekend of the year for pool use. With Independence Day falling on a Tuesday this year many are celebrating the weekend before (July 1-2), in addition to Tuesday, July 4th. Whenever your party is, the following five tips will help your July 4th pool party be one to be remembered! There are many other pool games that can be found by … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend Pool Party
Preparing For Storms & Dealing With Hail Damage
Spring and Summer storms in North Texas are no joke. Storms like the ones that have recently hit Flower Mound, Highland Village, Roanoke, and Argyle pop up with little to no warning and can wreak havoc on your swimming pool and your backyard. From heavy rain to hail and tornadoes, there are several ways your swimming pool can be damaged or negatively affected by the weather here in North Texas. … [Read more...] about Preparing For Storms & Dealing With Hail Damage
100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
Summer 2022 was a hot one, coming in as the fourth hottest on record for DFW. The average temperature was 88.2 degrees for the three-month period beginning June 1st through August 31st. We had a total of 47 days of at least 100 degrees, with 21 of them coming consecutively (July 16th through August 5th). Therefore, that begs the question: What will summer 2023 be like? Recently, the weather … [Read more...] about 100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
Weekly Pool Maintenance Tips
Now that we are into June, temperatures in Denton County are beginning to rise into the 90’s on a fairly regular basis. Before long, we will likely be seeing 100 degrees, as our average first day to reach 100 degrees is July 1st. With that being said, we know that as the temperatures continue to heat up, swimming pool use will continue to increase, and regular pool maintenance becomes even more … [Read more...] about Weekly Pool Maintenance Tips
Protecting Yourself This Summer
Now that all area schools are out for the summer and the Memorial Day weekend is behind us, the hot weather is beginning to arrive. As of this writing, we have only reached 90 degrees a few times (April 3, May 5, 19, 29), and it has not yet reached 100 degrees. The average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but it will be here soon enough. With the temperatures continuing to heat up, … [Read more...] about Protecting Yourself This Summer