Why is Water Circulation So Important for a Swimming Pool?

It has been said by many professionals in the pool industry that your pool’s water pump is the heart of the pool. Good circulation is as essential to the health of your pool as it is to our own. The experts at Gardner Outdoor and Pool Remodeling explain how having the right pool equipment can help maintain healthy water circulation and extend the life of your pool.

Sluggish Circulation Leads to Sludgy Waters

Just as bad circulation in one’s body can lead to uncomfortable or serious health consequences, improper pool maintenance, and poor water circulation can lead to bad results. Poorly circulated water does not properly disperse the sanitizing agents necessary to keep your pool clean and clear. The result? An unclean, and often green or white-tinged, pool.

Negative Effects on Other Equipment

Many pieces of equipment that help support your pool depend on having a good, healthy circulation flow in order to function properly. Take your heat pump, for example. Your pool’s “flow rate” (i.e. the volume and the speed at which your water is traveling through the circulation system) can either help the heat pump maintain optimal efficiency or it can render it useless if there isn’t an adequate flow rate.

An Increase in Utility Costs

Poor pool water circulation ultimately means a higher utility bill for you. Having an inefficient circulation system not only means that the chemicals are not being properly dispersed (which leads to an increase in chemical usage and costs), but it also means that heated water isn’t being properly circulated from the top of the pool down to the bottom and throughout. Bad water circulation can significantly increase a pool owner’s utility bills.

Tips for Maintaining Proper Water Flow

Maintaining your pool’s water flow and circulation must be a priority when performing pool maintenance. Here a few tips for maintaining proper water flow:

• Check your pool filter regularly and make sure it is clean (a dirty filter slows flow rates)
• Check to see if the pool valves are fully open
• Regularly clean out your pool’s pump basket

If you ever have questions about your pool’s performance, the experts at Gardner Outdoor and Pool Remodeling are here to help. Our team of swimming pool experts is ready to help make sure your pool is operating at its best. Contact us to learn more!

About The Company

Gardner Outdoor and Pool Remodeling has been serving the Southern California area since 1969. As one of only 50 licensed PebbleTec® applicators in the entire United States and the exclusive SoCal referral partner of Leslie’s Pool Supplies, Gardner Remodeling is the premier pool contractor in San Diego County, LA County, Orange County, and Palm Springs.

Gardner Outdoor and Pool Remodeling completes over 1,600 projects each year and has completed over 44,000 projects in the Southern California area. They focus solely on swimming pools and the surrounding landscaping and specialize in all aspects of pool remodeling, including pool finishes, pool tile, pool coping, pool mosaics, plumbing and electrical work, and both commercial and residential swimming pools.

As the only pool remodeling company with three showrooms to serve you – in El Cajon, Anaheim, and Indio – Gardner Outdoor and Pool Remodeling has over 170 employees and has three levels of management to ensure the quality of every project. Gardner Remodeling maintains an A+ rating with the BBB and is certified by the ASPS, IPSA, and National Plasterers Council. Take a look at their gallery for inspiration and contact them to get started on your pool remodeling project.