You may have originally wanted a swimming pool so that you and the kids would have a great place to relax, soak up the sun, and cool off on those hot summer days. As great as a pool is, having one also comes with some added responsibilities.

If you want your swimming pool to be everything you dreamed it would be, you have to make sure that all of these parts are in working order:

1. Your pool pump

Swimming pool pumps are what make your pool safe to swim in. By keeping the water moving — and making sure that all of the proper chemicals get mixed in properly — your pool pump will prevent dangerous algae and bacteria from forming. Remember, your pool isn’t nearly as large as a lake or a pond. It won’t catch the wind like those bigger bodies of water do and move on its own. Instead, you need a pump to force the water around.
Swimming pool pumps don’t have to run 24/7 in order to be effective. However, if your pool pump stops working, you need to get it repaired as soon as possible. Otherwise, that fun summer afternoon can make you sick!

2. Your swimming pool skimmer

The skimmer you see inside that little cut-out portion on the side of your pool may be small, but it serves a big purpose. Your swimming pool skimmer is responsible for removing debris that’s floating on top of the water — like leaves, bugs, and dirt. Because your automatic pool cleaner can’t get to the water’s surface, it needs a little help keeping everything clean, and that’s where the skimmer comes in.

Your swimming pool skimmer also has another big responsibility — preventing your filter from getting clogged. If your skimmer wasn’t there to collect debris, it would wind up inside your filter, where it can do major damage.

3. Your heater

If you plan on using your swimming pool year-round, you need a good heater. That’s why it’s so important to find a retailer that sells Hayward heater parts. That way, if your heater stops working, you can buy the part that needs replacing — instead of buying an entire new heater. Hayward heater parts are easy to work with, so you’ll never have to worry about taking a bone-chilling swim!

4. Your pool controls

All of the gadgets in the world don’t do you any good if you can’t turn them on an off. Luckily, the IQ900-RS makes it even easier to control your pool! That’s because the IQ900-RS connects your pool to your smartphone. That way, you can control everything, no matter where you are! It’s a great way to make sure your pool is taken care of while you’re stuck at work or on vacation.