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5. Open the tank’s drain valve. Drain until
the water is clear or you have drained
four gallons.
Once the water heater is drained, remove the
hose and close the drain valve. Turn on the
water. Once the tank has refilled, turn on the
electricity or gas.
HOME TIP: In addition to providing soft
water, water softeners help keep water
heater tanks clean.
Swimming Pool
Your swimming pool will provide years of
fun to your family and friends but regular
maintenance is required.
Care and maintenance
The pump will run 24 hours a day to begin with.
The service technician will decide if and when
it can be run less. But the pump should run a
minimum of eight hours per day.
During the winter, heating the pool requires
running the pump 12 to 24 hours a day. The
pump must be running for the heater to work.
When the filter reaches half the normal
pressure, it’s time to clean it. Ask the service
technician what normal pressure is.
Clean the pump lint tray once per month.
Vacuum the pool at least once a week.
For the first six weeks, brush the pool at least
once a day. Thereafter, brush it twice a week.
Brush the steps and swim-out first then the
walls down to the floor and then the floor to
the drain in the deep end. Use a net to remove
surface debris and a brush to clean the tile.
Clean the skimmer basket.
Test the water every day for the first month
and then twice a week after that. Your service
company or local pool supply store should test
it. Keep in mind the company may not know or
maintain proper readings. Have an independent
pool supplier test the water from time to time.
Hang onto the pool test records. They’re
necessary for your pool’s warranty.
