Available Services

For more than three decades, Backyard Essentials by Pools Plus, Inc. has been providing exceptional swimming pool service by a professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Our service department offers swimming pool openings, closings, regular weekly service and cleaning, vacation service, swimming pool renovations, liner replacements, equipment repair or replacement, hot tub service, as well as a full range of repair services for residential and commercial clients in the central Kentucky area.

Pool Openings

A Backyard Essentials by Pools Plus pool opening involves the following services:

  • Remove, clean, and store pool cover at client's site.
  • Summer-ize plumbing and equipment (re-install plugs, baskets, etc.)
  • Start system and check operation of all equipment.
  • Inspect the pool and system, including chemical feeders, filtration equipment, flow meters, pressure gauges, values, and underwater lights.
  • Install ladders and any other equipment removed during closing.
  • Vacuum the pool and brush the walls.
  • Provide opening checklist to client, including a list of items needed before opening the pool to the public.
  • Apply initial shock

Service Program (weekly and bi-weekly cleanings)

A Pools Plus weekly or bi-weekly service program includes the following services:

  • Vacuum and clean the water line as needed
  • Backwash or clean filter
  • Clean out skimmer baskets.
  • Straighten deck furniture.
  • Thorough check of system, to include checking for leaks, proper operation of the pump, filter, and heater.
  • Thorough check of automatic chemical controller, to include checking chemical supplies, supply hoses, levels, error codes, etc.
  • Check and adjust chemicals to maintain proper water chemistry.

Pool Closing

A Backyard Essentials by Pools Plus pool closing includes:

  • Backwashing and cleaning the filter.
  • Vacuum the pool and brush the walls.
  • Lower water to proper closing level.
  • Blow lines out and put antifreeze in skimmer, return, and main drain lines.
  • Plug returns and skimmers
  • Drain water and open or remove drain plugs from system (filter, pump, heaters, etc.)
  • Remove removable ladders and handrails.
  • Remove and store skimmer baskets.
  • Clean chemical feeders, drain and store hoses, lubricate filter system.
  • Apply winterization chemicals.
  • Install cover

Repair Services

A repair service from Backyard Essentials by Pools Plus includes:

  • Equipment (filters, pumps, heaters, chemical dispensers, etc) and associated plumbing and electrical support equipment
  • Vinyl liner repair
  • Automatic chemical controllers
  • Deck and pool equipment (lighting, ladders, etc.)

Spa and Hot Tub Services

  • Service all major brands
  • Complete range of repair services - shell, plumbing, pumps, heaters, electronics
  • Openings and closings
  • Weekly and Monthly Spa cleaning and service
  • Spa moving
  • Cover replacement

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