Cleaners
Pool Cleaner Not Moving: Common Causes and What to Check
Troubleshoot a pool cleaner that will not move. Check flow, hoses, filters, power and obstructions safely, and know when to…
Guides
Practical pool and spa care guides from PoolSpaKit.
Cleaners
How Often Should You Run a Robotic Pool Cleaner?
Set a robotic pool cleaner schedule around debris, pool use and manufacturer guidance. Learn when to add a cycle, check…
Cleaners
Best Type of Pool Cleaner for Leaves, Dirt, and Fine Debris
Choose a pool cleaner for leaves, sand and fine dirt. Compare suction, pressure, robotic and manual options by collection, compatibility…
Test Kits
How to Use Pool Test Strips Correctly and Avoid Bad Readings
Use pool test strips correctly with product-specific dip times, reading windows and sampling. Avoid wet fingers, poor lighting and misleading…
Test Kits
Pool Water Test Kit Expiration: How Long Reagents and Strips Last
Yes, pool test strips and reagents expire. Go by the date on each container, and replace supplies early if heat,…
Heaters
Pool Heater Types Explained: Gas, Heat Pump, and Solar
Compare gas heaters, electric heat pumps and solar pool heating by swimming schedule, climate, installation needs and realistic ownership trade-offs.
Water Chemistry
Pool Chlorine Too High: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Lower It Safely
How to confirm a high pool chlorine reading, the common causes, the symptoms, and conservative ways to bring chlorine down…
Pumps
Pool Pump Making Noise: Common Causes and What to Check
What a loud, rattling, vibrating or screeching pool pump usually means, according to pump and motor manufacturers, and what is…
Pumps
Pool Pump Leaking Water: Where Leaks Start and How to Diagnose Them
How to find where a pool pump is leaking, from the lid O-ring and drain plugs to threaded fittings and…
Pool Care
How Often Should You Clean Your Pool? Weekly Maintenance Checklist
A practical pool cleaning schedule sorted by daily, every-few-days and weekly tasks, with notes on where manufacturer and CDC guidance…