We Built Your Pool. Now We’ll Teach You How to Take Care of It
Imagine buying a new car and having the dealer toss you the keys without showing you where the headlights are, how the dashboard works or when to change the oil. You’d figure it out eventually, but you’d probably make a few expensive mistakes along the way.
A lot of pool builders do the equivalent. The pool is finished, the crew leaves, and the homeowner is left staring at an equipment pad full of pumps, valves and buttons. At Arista, we don’t believe the job ends when the water goes in. We built your pool, and now we’ll teach you how to take care of it.
Why the Handoff Matters
A gunite pool is built to last for decades, but how it’s cared for makes a big difference in how it looks and performs over that time. Balanced water protects the plaster finish. A clean filter keeps equipment running efficiently. Proper seasonal care protects the whole system through Pennsylvania winters. Owners who understand their pool enjoy it more and spend less on avoidable problems.
That’s why our process includes a hands-on education session that our customers call pool school.
What You’ll Learn at Pool School
Getting to Know Your Equipment
We walk you through your equipment pad piece by piece. What the pump does, how the filter works, where the valves are and what each one controls. If you have a heater, we explain how and when to use it. You’ll know what normal looks like, so you’ll notice when something isn’t right.
Understanding Chemicals and Water Care
Water chemistry is the part that makes most new owners nervous. We break it down in plain language. What sanitizer does, why pH and alkalinity matter, how to test your water and how to adjust it. Once you understand the basics, keeping your water balanced becomes a quick routine instead of a guessing game.
Cleaning Routines
We show you how to skim, brush and vacuum, how to empty skimmer and pump baskets and how often each task should happen. If you have an automatic cleaner, we explain how to use and care for it.
Filters
Your filter is your pool’s kidney. We explain how to read the pressure gauge, when your filter needs cleaning or backwashing and what to watch for as the season goes on.
Automation
Many of our pools include automation systems that let you control pumps, lighting, heating and water features from your phone. We show you how to use the system, set schedules and take advantage of features like freeze protection, which automatically runs your pump when temperatures drop so water keeps moving.
Seasonal Responsibilities
Owning a pool in Pennsylvania means planning for spring openings and fall closings. We explain what each involves and why a proper closing is so important for protecting your plumbing and equipment through freezing weather.
Ask Questions Anytime
Pool school isn’t a lecture. It’s a conversation. Bring your questions, take notes, snap photos of the equipment and ask us to repeat anything that doesn’t click. Our goal is for you to feel confident, not overwhelmed.
Want Us to Handle It Instead?
Some owners love caring for their pool. Others would rather spend their time swimming. Either way works. Arista offers pool maintenance packages, along with spring openings, fall closings, extended maintenance and repair services. You can handle the day-to-day yourself, let us take care of everything or choose something in between.
Every Arista Pool Is a Gunite Pool
Arista Pool & Spa only builds inground gunite pools. We build them because they are the most durable, most customizable and longest-lasting pools available. A well-built gunite pool paired with an informed owner is a combination that delivers decades of great summers.
A Builder That Sticks Around
Building the pool shouldn’t end with handing you the keys and disappearing. From your first design meeting to pool school and beyond, we’re here for the long haul. We offer free estimates for new pools, and we’d love to show you what we can build. Contact Us today to schedule your time or to visit our state-of-the-art showroom.
