Pool Care & Maintenance Tips

Here in southern Maine and coastal New Hampshire, the weather can turn quickly. A calm afternoon can become a night of heavy rain and strong wind, and your pool sits right in the middle of it. The Northern Pool & Spa team has put together the steps that matter most, along with a few common mistakes to avoid, so your pool and equipment come through in good shape.

Gunite pools can last 50 years or more, while vinyl liner pools typically last 20 to 30 years. Both options are fantastic for New England backyards, but they handle the test of time differently. Let’s explore the upfront build and the long-term care to see which fits your lifestyle best. How Long Do Gunite Pools  Read More

If you’ve lived in the Northeast for a while, you know Maine doesn’t give you much warning before the cold moves in. One week you’re still swimming, and the next you’re scraping frost off the windshield. Your pool needs to be ready before that shift happens, and that starts with a proper fall closing. The  Read More

In Northern New England, pool chemistry management is not something you can afford to be casual about. The season is short, the conditions are demanding, and the window for recovery when something goes wrong is narrow. Understanding why water balance matters and what it takes to maintain it consistently is one of the most practical  Read More

Pool equipment works hard in any climate. In Northern New England, it works harder than most. The combination of a compressed season, cold winters, and the demands of maintaining water quality through dramatic temperature swings puts real stress on pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems over time. Knowing when to repair a piece of equipment  Read More