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Month: October 2009

Oakland, CA – Daylight Savings Time – 3 Things to Check | Pool Services News

Fri, October 30 2009 - 12:44 PM
This Saturday evening, October 31 (Happy Halloween) is also Daylight Savings time. If you are a pool owner, there are three things you should do: Reset your pool pump filter timers back one hour so they turn on and off at the correct time. Also, if you have a pool sweep pump, reset that timer as well. If you haven't already, now that we are enterin…

(Oakland, California) Balance Spa – 5 Easy Steps | Pool Cleaning Services

Thu, October 22 2009 - 10:45 AM
Most people think balancing their spa is difficult, but in reality, if you just follow a few easy steps, you can have a therapeutic spa that is enjoyable and safe to use, while at the same time keeping your equipment from deteriorating. Here are the steps: First you will need to purchase some test strips, sold in most spa stores, like The Pool Doctor.…

Winterizing the Pool

Thu, October 15 2009 - 1:36 PM
The first rains have arrived in the Bay Area, and we're getting many calls from customers wondering what they need to do to winterize the pool. Here's a short list to help you out: Turn off the heater and gas valve - many people forget to turn the gas valve off, which can be hazardous. Your filter still needs to run but not as many hours in the summer…

Rental Home Owners now affected by the Virginia Graeme Baker Law

Thu, October 8 2009 - 12:22 PM
It appears as if rental home owners are now affected by the Virginia Graeme Baker Law (VGB), at least in some counties. This past week I had a landlord call me and ask if we could come out and replace the main drain cover on the bottom of the pool with a cover that was in compliance with the VGB law. She said she owned a rental home and the county had co…

We Have Referrals

Thu, October 1 2009 - 3:21 PM
If you need services that The Pool Doctor does not provide, we have referrals for many of the vendors that do. They include: Pool Resurfacing - Gunite and Fiberglass Solar Cover Leak Detection Pool Remodel Tile Cleaning Electrical Work to upgrade your panel or install a GFCI for a spa So don't hesitate to ask use if we have referrals for…

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Winterizing the Pool

Thu, Oct 15 2009 - 1:36 PM
The first rains have arrived in the Bay Area, and we're getting many calls from customers wondering what they need to do to winterize the pool. Here's a short list…

Get Rid of Algae by Running Your Filter Longer

Thu, Sep 17 2009 - 12:40 PM
Most people erroneously think algae is caused by not enough chlorine in the water. Truth is, if you want to get rid of algae you can do so by running your filter lo…

Phosphates Cause Algae – Ever Heard of them?

Thu, Aug 20 2009 - 11:35 AM
Are you struggling with algae? No matter what you do, it won't go away. You add chlorine and tabs, you brush the pool daily, you run the filter 24/7, you clean the…

What Services Don’t We Offer?

Thu, Aug 13 2009 - 11:25 AM
The Pool Doctor offers a lot of services, but many people want to know what services we don't offer. Here's a list: Leaks in the structure of pool. If you have…

The Owners of The Pool Doctor

Thu, Aug 6 2009 - 11:28 AM
The owners of The Pool Doctor are Dale and Sharon Hiebing. They bought the business in 2002 and are the third owners. The Pool Doctor has been in existence since 1…

We Sell Vinyl Spa Covers

Fri, Jul 31 2009 - 10:47 AM
If you've ever ordered a spa cover online and had it show up the wrong size or ill fitting, then you will want to know that we sell vinyl spa covers at The Pool Doct…

Does The Pool Doctor Sell Chemicals?

Thu, Jul 23 2009 - 3:11 PM
We get many calls a day asking if The Pool Doctor sells chemicals. The answer is yes and no. Our office located at 4038 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante, CA, is u…

Where is The Pool Doctor Located?

Fri, Jun 26 2009 - 12:44 PM
The Pool Doctor is located at 4038 San Pablo Dam Road in El Sobrante, CA. Our cross street is Appian Way, and we are across the street from Oliver's Hardware. Here…
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