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Gohlke Pools Blog
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
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 2023 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 2023 Summer
Now is a Great Time to have a Pool Heater 2023
With ambient temperatures beginning to warm up, pool water temperatures are increasing as well. As of this writing (May 9th), 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 2023
May 2023 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 Recreation … [Read more...] about May 2023 is National Water Safety Month
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
Big Sale Dates Announced!
38 years ago, Gohlke Pools started having an annual sale—called The Big Sale! This is a great opportunity for pool owners to stock up for the season at special discounted prices and to begin preparing for the upcoming pool season. Following are the scheduled days for the sale. Thursday, April 20th 9am to 6pm Friday, April 21st 9am to 6pm Saturday, April 22nd 9am to 6pm Sunday, April … [Read more...] about Big Sale Dates Announced!
Did You Have Any Freeze Damage This Winter?
Our last freeze of winter 2022/2023 has likely occurred, as the average date of our last freeze is March 13th. It was a fairly typical winter here in DFW, perhaps even considered a fairly mild winter. With that being said, we did have one extended period of time (January 29th-February 2nd) that caused some freeze damage to some pools in the area. Most of the damage that occurred was limited to the … [Read more...] about Did You Have Any Freeze Damage This Winter?
