River Pools & Spas Blog | Pool Maintenance (11)

By 2009, we'd working with above ground vinyl liner pools for 8 years. During that time, we found that one of the biggest misconceptions that vinyl liner pool owners have is how long their liner will last before it has to be replaced. Frankly, most pool owners are led to an unrealistic sense of their liner's longevity because of its warranty. So let me make one very clear statement: Your typical pool liner warranty, be it 25 or 30 years, is a joke.

Why are Inground Fiberglass Pools so Low Maintenance?

By: Guest Author

If you have done any research on inground fiberglass pools you have certainly read that one of their primary advantages is low maintenance. If you have gone as far as to speak to an owner of an inground fiberglass pool they probably said something like "...they said it would be low maintenance, but I had no idea how easy the pool would actually be to take care of. "

Comparing Fiberglass, Concrete, and Vinyl Liner Pools in the Modern Age

Don't blindly wonder if a fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl liner pool is right for you. Our educational ebook does a deep-dive comparison of the 3 types, all while noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Pool Maintenance | Pool Videos

How Does a Swimming Pool Filter System Work? (Video)

By: Jason Hughes

View the following video to learn about swimming pool pump and filter systems:

Pool Maintenance | Pool Videos

How to Vacuum an Inground Swimming Pool: Video

By: Jason Hughes

View the following video to learn the steps to vacuuming an inground swimming pool with a manual vacuum.

Plugged Skimmer Line: Video Troubleshooting Guide

By: Jason Hughes

In this video, we demonstrate how to find and correct a plugged skimmer line.

Where Should I Locate My Pool Filter System?

By: Guest Author

One of the first questions asked by pool shoppers is where they should locate their pool equipment. Before we answer that question let's cover some basic information about pool pump and filter systems.

How to Wire a Salt Chlorine Generator Video

By: Jason Hughes

Having trouble setting up your saltwater chlorinator? Watch our video to see how we wired our salt chlorine generator!

Pool Maintenance | Pool Videos

Why Do I Have Air Bubbles in My Pool? A Troubleshooting Guide

By: Jason Hughes

If you are wondering why you have air bubbles in your pool, this video breaks down the three most common causes and what you need to do if you think you may have a more serious problem.