Should I leave my leaking swimming pool over winter?

Dale Kreviazuk

No, if the liner or pipes can be fixed before the snow flies, you will be saving yourself a huge headache come spring time. Leaking water left over winter can cause pipes to crack, soften pool bases, crack concrete and even push in pool walls.

My pool liner has fallen down out of the coping or track?

Dale Kreviazuk

This can almost always be repaired using liner lock. The pool liner will have to be stretched back into the track and then secured with liner lock. There is a chance that the liner can tear during this process but only if it is very brittle.

My pool is leaking, should I drain it?

Dale Kreviazuk

If you have a vinyl lined pool, the answer is NO. Draining your pool causes your liner to shrink and put undue stress on it once it is refilled with water. Our divers can fix your problem underwater. Contact us today

My pool liner is floating, what should I do?

Dale Kreviazuk

Keep your pool full of water. Rain, run-off water, or a leaky pool liner can float your pool liner. Excess rain water that has floated your liner will eventually soak into the ground and your liner will go back down. If your pool has been losing water prior to your liner floating, then it is likely that a pool leak … Read More

Can the “bath tub” ring be cleaned off my liner?

Dale Kreviazuk

Yes. Using a product called TLC made by GLB (not hardware store TLC cleaner). It can be used to clean stairs, coping and it’s safe for the liner. It is an acid so be careful not to make any contact with your concrete or it will etch it.

My pool liner has wrinkles from winter time

Dale Kreviazuk

Having wrinkles and a floating liner can be an indicator of excessive ground water or a hole in the vinyl pool liner. The wrinkles can sometimes be removed with the use of a plunger, other times the water can be lowered and the wrinkles removed. The best place to start is by having the liner fixed or the water from … Read More

How can I make my pool liner last longer?

Dale Kreviazuk

The best way to get more life out of your vinyl swimming pool liner is to take good care of it. In particular, make sure to: Always use a pool cover in the winter (only on in ground pools). Always maintain proper pool chemistry. Always keep the pool full of water when it’s in use to prevent sun damage. Keep … Read More