Pool care in the Keys runs on a different calendar: hurricane prep, flood-zone equipment, storm debris and a summer that never really lets up. These answers cover getting your pool through the season, before and after the weather does its worst.
Read the Keys owner's guide →- How to reopen your Keys pool after a tropical storm Jul 17, 2026 After a Keys tropical storm, a green, debris-filled pool is normal. Here is the safe order to reopen it and what to check on the equipment pad first.
- Hurricane Season Pool Prep in the Keys: What Actually Works Jul 3, 2026 A Key West pool company's real storm checklist: what to do before a storm, what to skip, and the mistake that wrecks more pools than wind.
- What Should I Do With My Pool Before a Hurricane? Jun 14, 2026 Do not drain your pool before a hurricane. Lower water a few inches, shock it, kill power at the breaker and secure loose items. Here is the checklist.
- Should I Drain My Pool Before a Storm? May 9, 2026 No. Draining a pool before a storm can let hydrostatic pressure push the empty shell out of the ground. Lower the water a few inches instead. Here is why.
- How Do I Clean My Pool After a Storm? Apr 2, 2026 Remove organic debris first, then restart circulation, test and rebalance. Storm rain dilutes chlorine and drops pH. Here is the order that works fastest.
- How Does Rain Affect Pool Chemistry? Feb 25, 2026 Rain dilutes chlorine and stabilizer, lowers pH and alkalinity, and washes in organics and phosphates. Here is what to test and fix after a heavy downpour.
- Does a Pool Need Service in Winter in Florida? Jan 19, 2026 Yes. Florida pools are used year round and need weekly service all winter. There is no winterizing here, and neglected water still goes green.
- How Does Intense Sun Affect Pool Chemicals? Dec 14, 2025 UV destroys unstabilized chlorine in a couple of hours. Cyanuric acid is the shield that prevents it. Here is how to keep sanitizer working.
- What Should I Do With My Pool While I Travel? Nov 7, 2025 Do not shut the system down. Keep the pump on a timer, balance and shock before you leave, and have someone service the pool while you are gone.
- How Do I Care for a Pool I Only Use Part of the Year? Oct 2, 2025 A part year pool still needs weekly service in the months you are away. Never shut it down or drain it in Florida. Here is how to run one efficiently.
- Does Pollen Affect My Pool Water? Aug 26, 2025 Pollen consumes chlorine, clouds water, feeds algae and clogs filters. It also looks like mustard algae. Here is how to tell them apart and clear it fast.
- How Does a Heat Wave Affect Pool Water? Jul 21, 2025 Heat accelerates chlorine loss, speeds algae growth, raises pH and increases evaporation. Here is how to keep pool water stable when temperatures spike.