Deciding Whether to Repair or Replace Your Pool Cover

Swimming pool covers provide safety and beauty for your pool during times of non-use. A quality pool cover also helps to maintain water temperature, prevent algae growth and keep leaves and other debris out of the water.

When a pool cover begins to fail, you have to decide if you should have it repaired or just replace it. Pool Works Pools & Spas of Auburndale, FL, would like to share some information that will help you with this decision.

Watch for obvious signs of pool cover damage

A well-made pool cover should give you years of dependable service. But even the best covers eventually begin to fail. Watch for the signs.

Fading

Season after season of hot sun can cause a pool cover’s color to fade. In itself, fading isn’t a cause for alarm, but it may be the precursor to splits or cracks down the line. Keep an eye on the cover as the weeks and months go by.

Frayed edges

Fraying around the edges of a pool cover usually starts small and progresses. Look closely around the perimeter of your cover. If you see frayed areas, determine if they can be repaired simply and economically. Excess fraying might signal the need for a new cover.

Gaps, holes or tears

If there are openings in the cover material, it could be easy for a young person or pet to fall through. Minor holes can usually be patched when caught before they become too extensive.

Sagging

When a cover begins to lose its tautness and doesn’t stay in place well, it may be the first sign that it’s heading toward unsafe and needs to be replaced.

Damaged straps and grommets

This is generally a minor problem that you can repair or have repaired – but don’t ignore it because issues with straps and grommets can lead to larger problems.

Bunched-up webbing

If you have a cover with sewn webbing, you may notice it bunching up around the rope. If left alone, the fabric may end up tearing if it catches on the fabric guides. A pool service technician can advise you on how to address this problem.

Time and age factors to keep in mind

Many issues with pool covers can be repaired, either by you or a pool professional. As with a vehicle or a household appliance, if you find that you’re spending too much time and money on repairs and still see nothing but trouble ahead, it’s probably time to replace your pool cover.

Our hot Florida sun and long seasons of heat certainly take their toll on pool covers – and just about everything else that spends its days under the sun’s rays. If you notice damage or other issues with your pool cover, consider having an experienced pool technician take a look at it.

Evaluating issues with your swimming pool cover

The experts at Pool Works Pools & Spas evaluate a lot of swimming pool covers every year. We perform all types of maintenance repairs, but when a pool cover can no longer do its job, we recommend having our crew replace it with a cover that will look beautiful and protect your pool and family for years to come.

If it’s time to take a close look at your pool cover or arrange any other pool service, give Pool Works of Auburndale, FL, a call. You can also get in touch by using our handy contact form.