These 10 facts are something every pool owner should be aware of. No matter what type of pool you have, one leak alone can cause damages 10x bigger than itself. Living in Arizona, pool leaks can really put a damper on your summer. We know how important being able to cool off in the heat is, so if you suspect your pool has a leak, contact a professional immediately..
Pool Leaks Facts Pool Owners Should Know
1.) The Majority Of Pool Leaks Are Invisible To The Naked Eye
Because pool leaks aren’t always obvious, pool owners tend to not even know they have one. Unfortunately, this means that leaks usually aren’t suspected until damage has already been done. The longer a leak is allowed to go on, the more damages it will cause. The worse the damages get, the more money you’ll have to spend repairing them. These repairs can end up costing thousands of dollars in some cases. It’s safe to say that the sooner you realize your pool has a leak, the better. We recommend hiring a professional pool company to do your weekly maintenance that includes regular equipment inspections. Their in-depth knowledge of pools allows them to catch a leak that you may have overlooked otherwise.
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2.) Wet Squishy Spots In Your Grass Isn’t Always Due To Overwatering
The tricky thing about pool leaks is that the signs of one can sometimes point you in the wrong direction. For example, some people may come across a wet spot in their grass and assume it’s just from leaving the water on too long. However, random, consistent, water spots are usually a sign of a leak. One of the most common signs of a pool leak is your pool losing inches of water. Many Arizona pool owners brush this off and believe evaporation to be the culprit. However, if you find your self having to refill your pool often, a leak is likely present. While evaporation does naturally take away some of the water in your pool, losing over 2 inches of water a a day, or even a week, should cause some concern.
3.) Sinkholes Can Occur
Contrary to popular belief, leaks can very well lead to a sinkhole. For example, ignoring a leak in your pool’s structure can eventually lead to the foundation becoming compromised. Water can then find its way to the soil underneath your pool and cause erosion which then leads to a sinkhole. Again, this can lead to a slew of damages and repairs that could’ve been avoided. If you think your pool might have a leak, don’t hesitate to call PinPoint Leak Detection right away!
4.) Higher Water Bills Doesn’t Always Mean You Need To Limit Your Showers
Higher water bills is another major sign of a leak. While it’s hard to tell if the leak causing it is in your home or your pool, you should take immediate action to find out. Once you know the major signs of a pool leak, you can inspect your pool for those as well in order to narrow down the search to your pool or your home.
5.) Some Leaks Occur Out Of Plain Sight
A lot of leaks that we find occur in the underground plumbing of the pool. It takes extensive training to really know how to locate a leak in a broken pipe underground that can’t be seen. Specific equipment is necessary in order to locate the exact location of the pool leak. This is why it’s important to contact professionals when dealing with pool leaks who know the ins and outs of leak detection. Keep in mind that not just any pool guy can do proper leak detection. Our techs go through months of training and are required to know more about pools than the average pool tech does.
6.) Your Pool Won’t Stay Balanced
Balancing the Ph of your pool is crucial to keeping it clean and healthy. If it becomes consistently difficult to keep it balanced, a leak is most likely the cause. Leaks can let excessive debris into your pool which will unbalance its Ph. This will cause your pool to become difficult to keep clean and eventually allow algae and bacteria to thrive.
7.) Leaks Can Cost You Extra Money Each Day Without You Realizing
Leaks lead to more energy being used by your pool equipment and excessive water use to refill the pool. Before you know it, it can begin to cost you hundreds of dollars extra each day.
8.) Automatic Filler Runs Nonstop
While this usually goes unnoticed, a nonstop automatic filler can easily be due to a pool leak.
9.) Anything Over 1/8 inch Of Water Loss Is Concerning
While it’s normal for your pool to lose water due to evaporation or weather conditions, losing water in excessive amounts is not. You should usually only lose about 1/8 inch of water a day. If are losing inches and inches of water, you need to find the cause immediately. We offer a FREE sticker test that can tell us how much water your pool is losing in a 24 hr. period. Give us a call today!
10.) A Pool Leak Can Lead To Damage In Your Neighbor’s Yard As Well
Leaks don’t have boundaries. If it’s given the chance, the water can eventually leak into your neighbors yard and wreak havoc. This is also another reason why we stress the importance of finding the leak before it progresses. You don’t want to find yourself paying for your neighbors damages on top of your own.
If you suspect you may have a leak, we advise that you contact us as soon as possible. We work with residential pools, commercial pools, and spas. We also partner with numerous pool companies across the valley that need help detecting pool leaks for their clients. Whether you’re a homeowner, commercial property owner, or a pool company, PinPoint Leak Detection has you covered!