The key to keeping your swimming pool clean and free of debris, algae, and bacteria is proper filtration. A clean pool filter helps keep everything running smoothly and efficiently, and that means you’ll have a cleaner pool. Whether you have a cartridge filter system, a sand filter, or a diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filter, keeping your filtration system clean is easy to DIY with some time, a few supplies, and a little know-how. Here are step-by-step instructions specific to the types of filters mentioned above that work for above ground pools and inground pools.

Whether you are a new pool owner or have owned one for years, it’s never too late to learn about the essential pool parts that keep your pool up and running. Even if you don’t do your own pool maintenance, knowing the basic parts of your pool and their functions can save you money and make you a smarter consumer of pool supplies and services. Here, our experts break down the essential parts of both inground swimming pools and above ground swimming pools.

At Doheny's we spend a lot of time communicating to pool owners the best DIY tips for keeping their swimming pools sparkling clean. This includes everything from how to properly balance pool chemicals to how to maintain pool equipment. One of the most important pieces of pool equipment that we talk about is the pool filter. In this post we will discuss how to clean your pool’s cartridge filter so it will last longer and keep your pool water clean and free of contaminants.

Don't risk an injury from someone slipping on your diving board just as they are about to launch into a front flip! Keep the focal point of your pool safe by ensuring the slip-resistant surface on your diving board is intact. Proper maintenance and cleaning, and a few hours once a year to repaint your board, will keep it durable while keeping cracks, corrosion, and wear and tear at bay.

When it comes to your swimming pool, safety should always be your top priority. A high quality safety cover that is securely anchored into your pool deck will not only protect kids and pets around your inground pool, it will also save you time and money by keeping leaves and debris out of the water. In this post we will discuss the different types of pool cover anchors and how to install them so that your pool safety cover works properly.

When it comes to keeping your swimming pool clean, the filtration system is where all the action occurs. While there are a few different types of swimming pool filtration systems available, sand filter systems are the most common. That’s because they are less expensive, low maintenance, and most importantly, they work! Let’s talk about pool filter sand, and how and when to replace it so that you can enjoy clean, clear pool water all season long.

The pool pump is one of the most vital pieces of pool equipment. Think of it as the heart of your swimming pool, circulating water through the filtration system and returning it to the pool, clean and free of contaminants. In an ideal world where saving energy and money don’t matter, we would all run our pool pumps all day long, every day of the year. But in reality, it is important to find the right balance, so that you are running your pool pump long enough to keep your water clean, while keeping your electric bill as low as possible.