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Pool filters play a very important role in the cleanliness of your pool. And extending the life of your pool filter can depend on different factors. But how often should you replace your pool filter? Here are some tips on cleaning your pool filter cartridge, and then replacing your pool filter. HIGH PSI Generally a…
Hurricane season is almost upon us, and if you’ve watched the news lately, you might have seen that there could be some sort of named storm ahead of hurricane season! There’s no better time than now to start your hurricane pool preparation! Here are our tips to get you started on your hurricane pool…
Make no mistake, here in Holmes Beach, homeowners like to make the most out of our outdoor living space. We are adding televisions to our outdoor patios, adding fireplaces, and more outdoor seating. The upgrades don’t stop there. We now have trendy swimming pool updates – and why not! A swimming pool is a great…
No, we don’t usually have to worry about freezing temperatures on Anna Maria Island during the winter months, but if you’re not heating your pool over the winter, chances are you won’t be swimming any time soon. Or perhaps you fancy a cold plunge? Either way, here are some maintenance tips you might want to…
Summer is here and boy has it been hot! We often talk about pool safety for our children, but we don’t really talk about pool safety for dogs, man’s best friend. How many of us allow our dogs to swim in our pools? It’s hot, and they like to cool off too! Do we think…
For many of us, Daylight Saving time means change the time on the clock, change the batteries in the smoke and fire alarms and enjoy the later sunsets. We do have the best sunsets around. But there are other things to consider as homeowners. Daylight Saving time is a good time to consider putting some…
LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air is a family owned and operated business that has proudly been providing residential and commercial applications since 1985. Our customers are the most important aspect of our business and it is our mission to provide you with an educational experience and exceptional customer service. We have built a reputation on…
Living in a state where most everyone has a pool, makes it all the more important to be aware of water safety, and for children to know how to swim. The Centers for Disease Control report that here in the United States, on average, 3,536 people died from drowning annually from 2005 to 2014, which equates to 10 deaths each day.
LaPensee offers monthly pool services to keep your pool in tip top shape, but did you know that in addition to that, we also offer many other services? Because we have a commercial pool contracting license, it allows us to offer a variety of other pool services including:
During periods of dry weather, such as winter in Florida, you might notice your pool levels getting lower more often. Sometimes it’s as simple as it being a dry time and not raining very often. But it also could be more than normal evaporation. Typical evaporation is 1”-2” per week. Pools with a water feature such as waterfalls can experience more evaporation. Warm days and cool nights also cause pool water to evaporate more quickly. If you notice you are filling your pool more than 2” on a weekly basis, it might be time to perform “the bucket test”.