Our Blog — RMD Pool Service
What is the best frequency for professional pool service?
Most North Texas residential pools need weekly professional service during swim season to keep water balanced, filters clean, and equipment running reliably. Heavy use, tree cover, or summer heat in Allen, Plano, and McKinney may require twice-weekly visits; low-use...
How do I get rid of foam in my pool?
Most pool foam results from organic contaminants and imbalanced water; you should first skim debris, test and adjust pH and alkalinity, and backwash or clean your filter. Use an enzyme product to break down oils, apply a concentrated defoamer for immediate removal,...
Why is my pool’s chlorine demand so high?
demand for chlorine spikes when organic matter, sunlight, pH imbalance, or combined chlorine (chloramines) consume free chlorine faster than you add it; understanding how debris, swimmer load, and inconsistent sanitiser dosing increase demand helps you target shock...
How can I make my pool more energy-efficient?
You can reduce your pool’s energy costs by switching to a variable-speed pump and smart controls, installing a full-cover solar blanket, upgrading to LED pool lighting, optimizing filtration run times and backwash schedules, lowering heater setpoints and adding...
What pool repairs should be done immediately?
With visible leaks, damaged pumps or heaters, faulty electrical components, or broken safety features, you must act immediately to protect your pool, property, and swimmers; prioritize sealing leaks, restoring proper circulation and filtration, fixing wiring or...
How do I prevent my pool filter from clogging?
pool maintenance to prevent filter clogs begins with a consistent routine: skim and vacuum debris, clean skimmer and pump baskets, backwash or clean cartridges per manufacturer instructions, and keep water chemistry balanced to limit organic buildup. You should run...
Why is my pool pump loud at night?
pump noise at night often seems louder because ambient sounds fall, making your pump’s mechanical issues-worn bearings, loose mounts, cavitation from a clogged or partially closed suction, air leaks, or imbalanced impellers-more audible; electrical problems, high flow...
How do I fix air leaks in my pool pump?
You should diagnose and fix air leaks in your pool pump by inspecting the pump lid O-ring, loose unions, suction-side fittings, and the skimmer basket for cracks; tighten or replace worn seals, lubricate the O-ring with silicone grease, and ensure all connections are...
What causes cloudy water in saltwater pools?
What Causes Cloudy Water In is essential for North Texas pool owners. RMD Pool Service in Allen, TX explains what causes cloudy water in and what you should know. water in your saltwater pool can turn cloudy when particles, algae, or imbalanced chemistry overwhelm...
How do I maintain perfect pH levels?
Maintain perfect pool pH by keeping levels between 7.2 and 7.6, testing 2–3 times per week in summer, adjusting total alkalinity first (80–120 ppm), and adding muriatic acid or soda ash in small doses. North Texas fill water and heat swings push pH upward — consistent...
Why does my pool shock not work sometimes?
Many times your pool shock can fail to raise sanitizer levels or clear algae because dosing, water chemistry, temperature, and product age interfere with effectiveness; if you add shock to cloudy or chlorinated water, use the wrong type, apply it in direct sun, or the...
How do I eliminate debris quickly after storms?
Most storm recovery depends on swift, safe action: you should first assess hazards, put on protective gear, clear gutters and drains, and remove small debris to open access routes. Sort piles into branches, recyclables, and hazardous materials; cut large limbs into...