With changing temperatures, dust, and humidity, each season brings its own maintenance challenges. Whether you’re preparing your pool for summer fun or securing it for the cooler months, following a structured seasonal checklist helps ensure its longevity and hygiene. At Kehlan Pools, we specialize in comprehensive swimming pool maintenance company in Muscat, offering professional services that keep your pool water crystal clear, your equipment running efficiently, and your outdoor space looking its best throughout the year.
Spring / Opening Season
- Remove pool cover, clean and dry it.
- Inspect and clean the pool shell, tiles and coping stone.
- Re-fill the pool to its proper water level.
- Check and clean the pump strainer basket and skimmer baskets.
- Backwash or clean the filter (sand, cartridge or DE) according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
- Inspect pump, motor, plumbing and fittings for leaks or damage.
- Balance water chemistry: pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness and stabilizer.
- Shock the pool with chlorine or suitable oxidiser to clear organic load.
- Inspect and test all pool equipment (pump, filter, heater if any, lights).
- Check and adjust pool tile lines, waterline cleaning.
Summer / Peak Usage Season
- Skim the surface daily and vacuum as needed to remove debris.
- Empty skimmer and pump baskets regularly (at least weekly).
- Test water chemistry 2–3 times per week; adjust pH (7.2–7.6), alkalinity (80–120 ppm) and stabiliser (30–50 ppm).
- Maintain chlorine residual (1–3 ppm free chlorine) or alternative sanitiser.
- Monitor and maintain pool pump and filtration run-times (typically 8–12 hours/day).
- Check water circulation and temperature (if heated), ensure heaters/solar systems working.
- Inspect for algae growth; brush walls and floor as necessary.
- Maintain water level (top-up if required) and ensure skimmers are effectively working.
- Service any pool automation or lighting systems with expert help from Kehlan Pools.
Autumn / Pre-Winter Season
- Reduce pool usage and begin transitioning to lower maintenance mode.
- Slowly reduce water level if local freeze or heavy-rain risk (check regional needs).
- Clean pool thoroughly: brush walls, vacuum floor and clean tiles.
- Balance water chemistry: keep pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness within safe ranges.
- Shock pool with a heavy dose and algaecide if needed.
- Run pump and filter for longer to clear accumulated debris from the season.
- Inspect pool cover (if used) and clean/disinfect before installing.
- Schedule a professional inspection of plumbing and pool equipment (ask Kehlan Pools for service).
Winter / Off-Season
- Cover the pool securely to minimise debris and evaporation.
- Reduce pump run-time to minimum recommended or follow manufacturer’s off-season guidelines.
- Periodically check the water level and top-up if necessary.
- Monitor water chemistry monthly; maintain sanitizer residual and check for algae.
- Run filter for a few hours weekly to keep water circulation.
- Inspect cover, skimmers and equipment for damage or leaks.
- Keep the area around the pool clean and free of leaves/debris to avoid clogging system when opening next season.
- Consider scheduling an annual service with Kehlan Pools: full equipment check, chemical audit, cover inspection.
Why Choose Kehlan Pools
Kehlan Pools is a specialist in swimming pool design, build, operation and maintenance services.
They advertise professional pool maintenance services featuring regular inspections, equipment checks and cleaning to keep pools “crystal clear” in Oman’s demanding climat