Dr.Pipe Ottawa: What You Should Know About Your Pool

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Pool services Otawa

Maintaining your pool will demand a bit of work for you, but it is all worth it in the end when you have a cool, clean swimming pool that you and your family can enjoy. You will not have to pay for someone else to maintain the pool for you if you do not want pool services Ottawa, and if you do each step of the cleaning process during a set schedule or regularly, you will not have to work so hard at keeping your pool looking fantastic all year through.

Even better, a clean pool ensures your family’s safety and keeps them in good health by keeping the chemicals balanced in the water. Make sure you cover your entire basis and do all of the following to keep your pool looking great:

Once a week, take time to clean to floor with the pool vac.
Also on a weekly basis, use the brush or scrub the tiles and walls in the pool so there is no algae accumulation which is then far more difficult to remove.
The pool water needs to be shocked regularly with a super chlorination product.
Every other day skim the pool’s surface to get leaves and debris off the water – if it sinks it is even more troublesome to clean.
The pH of a pool needs to be no less than 7.2 and no greater than 7.8 – you will have to add the right chemicals in order to keep the pH level where it needs to be all the time.
If you have a pool heater, you have to have a professional care for, maintain, and repair the unit.
The pool requires a regular cleaning of the filter.
Stick to the instructions provided by the pool filter’s manufacturer when you are cleaning the filter – you want to keep it clean, but over cleaning is just as damaging.
Top off the pool often as whenever you use it the water will go lower from splashing and evaporation. If you think, the water is unusually low, exam the pool closely for potential leaks. Get any leaks repaired immediately.
One time each week, clear the strainer baskets of any dirt and debris.

In the winter months, that is when it is time for the most intense cleaning as you can drain the body of water out of the pool, but it is far better to have some water in the pool when it is not swimming season. When living in a region where outdoor temperatures can drop below freezing, it is necessary for the heater and pump to be disconnected and stored in the garage or some other warm storage area. You will also need to get all of the water out of the heater, pump, and chemical feeders and all of the latter needs to be disconnected for the winter.If that sounds like far too much work and you would prefer professional pool services Ottawa, make sure that you call the licensed plumbers from Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services. They will be able to service your pool quickly and efficiently.

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Testimonials

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

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