7 Expert Pool Care Tips for Arizona Homeowners

Pelican Pools, a family-owned pool service company co-founded by Drew Billings and Eric Knowles, has released a structured guide of seven expert pool care tips aimed at helping Arizona homeowners protect their pools during the region's demanding summer season. The release draws on more than 40 years of combined industry experience serving communities across the East Valley, including Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee, and South Scottsdale.

From Hockey Teammates to Pool Care Experts

Billings and Knowles met as teammates on a hockey team and carried that same collaborative approach into building Pelican Pools. The company has built its reputation on honest, straightforward service for residential clients throughout Arizona's East Valley. With summer temperatures consistently exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit across the region, the co-founders say pool owners face a narrow window each year to get their maintenance routines right before heat stress compounds existing problems.

"Arizona summers are unforgiving on pool equipment and water chemistry, and we see the consequences every season when pools are neglected even for a week or two," said Drew Billings, Co-Founder of Pelican Pools. "Our goal with these seven tips is to give homeowners a practical framework so they can avoid the three most common and costly problems we respond to: algae blooms, pump failures, and chemical imbalances."

Seven Tips for Residential Pool Maintenance Arizona Homeowners Should Follow

1. Test and balance water chemistry at least twice per week during summer. Arizona heat accelerates chemical burn-off. Proper pH levels should sit between 7.4 and 7.6, while chlorine levels should be maintained between 1.0 and 3.0 parts per million. Imbalanced water leads to skin irritation, equipment corrosion, and algae growth.

2. Brush pool walls and floors weekly. Algae spores attach to surfaces before they become visible. Regular brushing disrupts early-stage growth and prevents the conditions that turn a pool green seemingly overnight.

3. Skim the surface daily. Debris such as leaves, insects, and dust accumulates quickly in Arizona's dry climate. Organic material left in the water depletes chlorine and accelerates chemical imbalance.

4. Inspect and clean the filter regularly. Cartridge filters should be rinsed every two to four weeks during peak season. Sand and DE filters require backwashing when pressure readings rise 8 to 10 PSI above the normal baseline. A clogged filter reduces circulation and strains the pump.

5. Monitor pump and equipment performance. Unusual sounds, irregular pressure readings, or visible leaks at fittings are early warning signs. Addressing equipment issues promptly prevents minor repairs from becoming full replacements. Arizona's heat shortens the tolerance window for equipment running under stress.

6. Recognize early signs of algae. A pool turning green is not a cosmetic issue - it signals a chemical and circulation failure that becomes progressively harder and more expensive to reverse. Cloudiness, slippery walls, and a faint green or yellow tint are indicators that require immediate attention.

7. Prepare equipment specifically for Arizona summer heat. This includes checking that pump timers run during early morning and evening hours to reduce heat stress, verifying that water levels remain consistent to prevent pump cavitation, and confirming that all seals and O-rings are intact before peak season begins.

Why Professional Weekly Maintenance Matters in the East Valley

Pelican Pools offers scheduled residential pool maintenance Arizona homeowners across the East Valley rely on throughout the year. The company emphasizes that professional weekly service visits catch problems that homeowners often miss, including early equipment wear, chemical drift caused by heavy bather loads, and filter inefficiencies that develop gradually.

The team at Pelican Pools serves Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee, and South Scottsdale with a consistent, relationship-based approach to pool care. The company's structure as a family-owned business means customers work directly with experienced technicians rather than rotating contractors - a distinction Billings and Knowles say reflects the same trust-based culture they developed on the ice.

Eric Knowles, Co-Founder of Pelican Pools, noted that the company has responded to hundreds of green pool service calls each summer season, the majority of which stem from gaps in routine maintenance rather than equipment failure.

About Pelican Pools

Pelican Pools is a family-owned pool service company co-founded by Drew (Andrew) Billings and Eric Knowles, bringing more than 40 years of combined industry experience to residential pool care across Arizona's East Valley. The company serves homeowners in Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee, and South Scottsdale, with a focus on honest service, consistent communication, and long-term pool performance.

Learn more at Pelican Pools, LLC

Contact Information:

Pelican Pools, LLC

1846 E 3rd St #103
Tempe, AZ 85281
United States

Andrew Billings
+1-480-389-4050
https://pelicanpools.com