<![CDATA[Pool Cleaning Service and Repair

<![CDATA[Pool Cleaning Service and Repair - Blog]]>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:30:50 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Broken Pool Light? Water in your pool light? We do all types of Pool Light Repair.]]>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:08:33 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/08/broken-pool-light-water-in-your-pool-light-we-do-all-types-of-pool-light-repair.htmlPool Light Repair:

Is your pool light broken or not working properly? Is there water in your pool light? We fix pool lights. We will determine whether you simply need a bulb replaced or whether you need your entire electrical wires replaced. We can fix either problem. We can get your pool light working again.

Not only is it enjoyable to have a pool light for nighttime swimming, but it is also a safety device. When your pool light is on at night, you can see if anyone has accidentally fallen in the pool. The light enables you to see to the bottom of your pool at night. We can even help you set your remote control so that your pool light comes on automatically at a certain time each night.

Call us for your swimming pool light repair needs. We are licensed to do business in each city in the Phoenix metro, insured, bonded, and ROC#278248.

Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
623.889.1366

]]><![CDATA[Is your Pool Motor REALLY LOUD? We fix Swimming Pool Motors.]]>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:39:26 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/08/is-your-pool-motor-really-loud-we-fix-swimming-pool-motors.htmlPool Motor Repairs

Is your swimming pool motor really loud, or has it been making a loud humming sound? We can FIX your existing swimming pool motor. We also are certified by APS to install new Variable Speed Motors. However, it's usually more cost-efficient for the customer to have their motor fixed instead of replaced. But we can consult with you on what is the best option for you depending on your motor's problem.

We are licensed to do business in each city, insured, bonded, and ROC#278248.
Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
623.889.1366

]]><![CDATA[Are you struggling with CLOUDY pool water?]]>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:24:47 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/06/are-you-struggling-with-cloudy-pool-water.html

How to Fix Cloudy Pool Water

If you have been struggling to clear up your cloudy pool water, it may be your sand filter. We have a customer who had cloudy pool water and we tried all kinds of different chemicals to clean it up, but we couldn't get it clear. We finally convinced the owner of the pool to upgrade from their sand filter to a new cartridge pool filter. These pictures tell the rest of the story. The AFTER picture was taken 48 hours after installing the cartridge filter. No more cloudy pool water.

If you have been struggling with cloudy pool water, call us today for an evaluation of what we can do to fix your cloudy swimming pool water. If you have a sand filter, consider switching to a cartridge pool filter.

Call for a free quote:

Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
ROC# 278248
623.889.1366

]]><![CDATA[No Drain Green Pool Clean Up]]>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:02:22 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/05/no-drain-green-pool-clean-up.htmlIf you have a green pool, we can help. We have a special process in which we can clean up a green pool without having to drain it. Call us today for a free quote and to see if your green pool can be cleaned up with our no drain service. Some green pool may be so bad that we must drain the pool.

Call today for a free quote
623.889.1366
Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
Licensed, Bonded, Insured, ROC#278248]]><![CDATA[Acid Wash, Chlorine Wash, and Pool Tile Cleaning]]>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:16:12 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/04/acid-wash-chlorine-wash-and-pool-tile-cleaning.htmlIf you have tough stains on your pool walls, you may consider an acid wash. This will remove tough stains.

However, if you have a green pool, we recommend getting a chlorine wash to kill all the algae spores that can be embedded on your pool walls.

And if you have mineral deposits along your pool tile near the water line, then you need a our pool tile cleaning service. The acid wash and the chlorine wash do NOT remove the mineral deposit lines on your pool tile. This needs a separate process for removal.

Please call us today to discuss whether your pool needs an acid wash, a chlorine wash, or our pool tile cleaning service.

Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
623.889.1366
Request a quote online here
]]><![CDATA[Warmer Weather = Green Pools]]>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:40:46 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/03/warmer-weather-green-pools.htmlAs the weather starts to heat up, if your pool has not been properly taken care of over the winter, you will soon start to see algae growing, which if left untreated can quickly turn your pool into a green pool. Sometimes you can get away with not properly maintaining the pool chemistry over the winter because of the cooler temperatures. But as soon as it gets warmer you will start having all kinds of problems with your pool.

Many pools also need to be treated for organic matter in the swimming pool water. The pool chemicals you regularly use cannot get rid of organic matter. Too much organic matter will cause you to struggle with algae in your pool EVEN if your pool chemistry is perfect. The algae feeds off the organic matter, which is unaffected by your regular pool chemicals. We have a special process we use to treat organic matter which involves quarterly treatments. Please contact us if you are having problems even though you have been properly maintaining your pool chemistry.

You also will have problems if your total dissolved solids are too high. Your pool needs to be drained about once every 5 years. Over time the water simply gets saturated with dissolved matter and the chemicals will no longer be able to do their job. If you haven't had your pool drained in the last 5 years, now is the time. Plaster pools cannot be drained once it gets too hot, or you risk cracking the plaster walls. So call us now to get a pool draining scheduled before it gets any hotter.

Lastly, let us remind you that your pool filters need to be cleaned on a quarterly basis. Many homeowners forget to clean their filters over the winter because they are simply not using their pools. Call us to schedule a pool filter cleaning and get it done now before it gets any hotter.

Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
623.889.1366

You can also request a free quote online for swimming pool service or repair here.

]]><![CDATA[This is why you need to clean your pool filters! Gross Picture!]]>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:33:14 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/03/this-is-why-you-need-to-clean-your-pool-filters-gross-picture.htmlThis is why you need to clean your swimming pool filters at least every 3 months. Here's what can happen if you don't. Look at all that gross algae growing on these cartridge pool filters. And the pool water is just running through these and returning water back to the swimming pool. GROSS! Call / Text / or request a free quote online to have your pool filters cleaned before it starts getting any warmer!

More information on Pool Filter Cleaning Services here

Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
623.889.1366

]]><![CDATA[Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pumps]]>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:10:27 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/03/energy-efficient-variable-speed-pool-pumps.htmlThe Arizona Legislature recently passed Title 44 that requires new efficiency standards for residential pool pumps.

While it does not affect any pump currently installed on an in-ground residential pool, any newly installed pumps that are one horsepower or greater will be required to meet the new energy-efficiency standards beginning January 1, 2012. Dual-speed pumps will be the minimum efficiency for pool pump installations, and inefficient single-speed pumps will no longer be sold.

Info from APS about variable speed pool pumps: http://www.aps.com/main/green/choice/choice_115.html

Info from SRP about variable speed pool pumps: http://www.srpnet.com/energy/powerwise/savewithsrp/poolpump.aspx

We are authorized by APS and SRP to install Variable Speed Pool Pumps. Call us for a free quote.
Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
623.889.1366

]]><![CDATA[Total Dissolved Solids in Swimming Pools]]>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:13:00 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/01/total-dissolved-solids-in-swimming-pools.htmlTotal Dissolved Solids in your swimming pool can lead to all kinds of problems with your water, even if you are putting the perfect amount and ratio of pool chemicals into your pool. Total Dissolved Solids is the amount of solid material from debris, sweat, dissolved chemicals, dirt, and other contaminants that have saturated your water to an unsafe level.

If the TDS level is too high, your new pool chemicals you add on a weekly basis cannot dissolve and treat the water properly. This will lead to algae growth, cloudy water, irritated eyes and skin among other things.

The only solution to a high TDS level is to drain the pool and refill it with fresh water and new chemicals. Every pool should be drained at least once every 4-5 years. If you have lived in your home for 5 years and have NEVER drained your swimming pool, now is the time. Avoid costly summer chemical expenses while trying to combat pool problems that won't go away without draining the pool.

Early spring is the best time to drain your pool because once the temperatures get too hot, we cannot drain a plaster pool or we risk the heat damaging the pool walls. Get your pool drained now so that it will be ready to go when it heats up. ]]><![CDATA[Solar Pool Blanket Covers]]>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:02:17 GMThttp://www.bluecactuspoolservice.com/1/post/2012/01/solar-pool-blanket-covers.htmlA solar pool blanket can get you swimming sooner when summer approaches by raising the water temperature. It also helps keep debris out of your pool when it's not in use. If you are looking for a solar pool blanket cover for your swimming pool, we can get one for you from our wholesale supplier and install it for a lower price than what you'll pay at the local swimming pool supply store. Call us for questions and a quote for a solar pool blanket cover for your swimming pool.

Blue Cactus Pool Service LLC
623.889.1366
We provide professional pool cleaning service and repair to the Phoenix Arizona metro. ]]>