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Pool Openings

Pool Openings Include:

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Full Inground w/ Safety Cover - Remove cover, fold and place in bag (if there is one), remove winter plugs and put in return jets,  connect any disconnected equipment, lubricate o-rings. Prime pump, start pump & filter, install ladder & handrails, and add opening chemicals: Shock & Algaecide.

* Green Treats are available for an additional cost

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 Full Inground w/ Regular cover & Water bags-

Remove cover, fold and place in bag (if there is one), drain water tubes/roll up, remove winter plugs and put in return jets, connect any disconnected equipment, lubricate o-rings. Prime pump, start pump & filter, install ladder & handrails, and add opening chemicals: Shock & Algaecide.

* Green Treats are available for an additional cost

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 Full Aboveground Pools- 

Remove cover, fold and place in bag (if there is one), remove winter plugs and put in return jets,  connect any disconnected equipment, lubricate o-rings. Prime pump, start pump & filter, install ladder , and add opening chemicals: Shock & Algaecide.

* Green Treats are available for an additional cost

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Partial Openings- 

Perform all services under full pool opening, except removing the winter cover. Partial openings can be with or without chemicals. 

* Cover must be removed prior to scheduled appointment

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     ​** See Q&A below, on how to prepare for your opening**

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Pool Closings

Pool Closings Include:

Full Inground w/ Safety Cover- 

​Removal of return jets and put winter plugs in, install gizmos into skimmer(s), removal of ladder and handrail(s), drain water from pool equipment (filter, heater, pump), add closing chemicals: antifreeze, winterizer, & shock. Lastly, place safety cover onto pool. 

* Green Treats are available for an additional cost

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Full Inground w/ Regular Cover-

​Removal of return jets and put winter plugs in, install gizmos into skimmer(s), removal of ladder and handrail(s), drain water from pool equipment (filter, heater, pump), add closing chemicals: antifreeze, winterizer, & shock. Lastly, place Regular cover w/ water tubes onto pool.

* Green Treats are available for an additional cost

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Full Aboveground Pool-

​Removal of return jets and put winter plugs in, install skimmer plug/faceplate into skimmer(s), removal of ladder , drain water from pool equipment (filter, heater, pump), add closing chemicals:  winterizer, & shock. Lastly, place aboveground cover onto pool.

* Green Treats are available for an additional cost

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Partial Closings:

Perform all services under full pool closings, except installing the winter cover. Partial closings can be with or without chemicals. 

* Green Treats are available for an additional cost

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     ​** See Q&A below, on how to prepare for your closing**

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Common Questions:

Q. How do I schedule an appointment?

A. Please call us @ 518-372-1306, or email us @ delgallocountrypools@gmail.com

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Q. That day doesn't work for me. Can I have a different day (Mon,Tues,Wed, etc)?

A. Unfortunately, No. The only thing we can do from this point is put you on for another week. We can't promise specific days or times because of the volume of service calls and the fluctuation of how long each job will take.

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Q. What time is the technician coming?

A. There are no specific appointment times, service can happen between 7am-7pm.

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Q. Will the technician call me on the way?

A. No, they will not.

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Q. Do I need to be home?

A. You do not have to be home.

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Q. What is not included in an opening/closing?

A. Pool cleaning, water testing, extra chemicals outside of a Green Treat, repairs/replacements.

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Q. What is a green treat?

A. Adding 10gallons of liquid chlorine & Poly 60 algaecide to a green pool to kill the algae overgrowth at opening, or used as a preventative at closing time to help combat algae growth during closed months. (additional cost)

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Q. How do I prepare for my opening?

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1. Leave your ladder, handrail(s), cover bag (if you have one), skimmer baskets, return jets, out in the pool area. * Technicians DO NOT enter sheds, basements, or garages*

2. If you shut the breaker off for the winter, make sure it's back on, so there is power to the pump

3. Make sure the water level is middle of skimmer or above

4. If you normally lock your gate, make sure it is unlocked

5. Please let us know prior to appointment if green treat needed

6. Allow 48-72 hours of opening chemicals to circulate through the pool before getting a water test. 

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Q. How do I prepare for my closing?

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1. Make sure to get water chemistry balanced before closing

2. Lower the water level 2" below the skimmer * If water is not lowered the technician will leave and you will have to reschedule your closing*

 3. Mark the water line with a piece of tape by the skimmer( this will help to determine if any leaks and could warrant the need for a new liner in the spring)

4. Disable the timer so the pump does not turn back on, once the pool is closed

5. DO NOT shut off the breaker yet, there needs to be power for the blower

6. Leave out cover, water tubes (regular cover pools),  plugs, and skimmer gizmo by the pool, ( If plugs & gizmo are not left out, we will provide new ones (additional fee)

7. If you normally lock your gate, make sure it is unlocked

8. Please let us know if green treat needed

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Q. How do payments work?

A. When calling to schedule your appointment, we ask you to place a credit/debit card on file. A $25 deposit will be made to keep your appointment, with the balance submitted after the service is complete. 

If paying by check/cash, those payments must be done in store prior to the scheduled appointment. 

We will have a Service agreement form that will need to be filled out & returned prior to any scheduled services. 

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Service Agreement Form

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