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Gohlke Pools Blog
Fall is a Great Time of Year to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool
It has been a very hot summer, as we have had 43 days of 100 degrees or more, with our last 100-degree day being August 17th. Since that time, it has been surprisingly milder. The average date for our last 100-degree day is August 26th, although we did have a 100 degree day as late as October 3rd (1951). Hopefully, we have seen our last 100 degree day for 2022. Many who like spending time … [Read more...] about Fall is a Great Time of Year to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool
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
Ways to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
The heat has arrived early this year and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon. If the current trend continues, it appears that we could be breaking some records. As of this writing (July 13th), we have had eighteen 100 degree days, which already exceeds the number of 100 degree days that we had in each of the last three years. In addition, there doesn’t appear to be any relief in … [Read more...] about Ways to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
How to Protect Your Eyes, Skin, & Hair this Summer
Well, school is out for the summer and now the hot weather has arrived. Although we have not yet had a 100-degree day, but it is likely not far off as the average date of the first 100 degree day is July 1st. With temperatures continuing to heat up, swimming pools use will increase. As swimming pools are being enjoyed this summer, it is important to try to prevent irritants such as eye & skin … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Eyes, Skin, & Hair this Summer
The Pros and Cons of Pool Ownership
Most home improvement contractors, including pool builders, have been very busy over the last 2-3 years. The main driver was both the pandemic and the desire to improve the home, which is where most people were spending their time. Other drivers were the growth of the DFW area and also low interest rates. Now that the pandemic appears to be coming to an end and interest rates have increased, the … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Pool Ownership
When will it be Warm Enough to Swim?
We have been asked quite a few times this year, “When will it be warm enough to swim?” Although pool water temperatures are currently averaging around 75 degrees in the pools that we monitor, it is still too cold for some to comfortably swim. What some consider comfortable might still be too cold for others and vice versa—everyone is different. But following is a fairly good summary of pool water … [Read more...] about When will it be Warm Enough to Swim?
Why Are Prices Now Higher?
Inflation in the Pool Industry You have all heard about and experienced the inflation that we have been experiencing over the past two years, especially in 2021 and thus far in 2022. Bloomberg reports that the inflation rate for 2021 was 7%. Obviously, some sectors did not experience 7% inflation rate, while other sectors experienced much more than 7%. One of the sectors that experienced much … [Read more...] about Why Are Prices Now Higher?
Hot Weather Pool Care
Here we are again; it is getting hot. As you can imagine, these high temperatures can create problems for swimming pools even when a routine swimming pool maintenance program is followed. Two of the most common pool problems that pool owners experience this time of year due to the heat are cloudy water and algae. Cloudy water due to water chemistry imbalance Low sanitizer (chlorine) levels … [Read more...] about Hot Weather Pool Care
