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When the topic of pool heaters comes up, some people don’t realize there is more than one option. There are actually three heating styles to consider when looking to heat your pool. Option Number 1. The first option is a gas-powered pool heater. These require a propane tank or a natural gas hookup. These are… Read More »

Now Hiring Experienced Swimming Pool Route Technician Horizon Pool & Patio, a well-established, family-owned and operated swimming pool service company is seeking an experienced, reliable pool technician. Truck, equipment including hammerhead and chemicals are provided. Each route has approximately 100 pools. Experience: CPO certification preferred. All technicians must pass a background check and have a… Read More »

Now Hiring Pool Repair Technician Horizon Pool & Patio, a well-established, family-owned and operated swimming pool company with a retail store/showroom is seeking a full-time pool repair technician. Position focuses on installing, troubleshooting and repairing all types of pool and spa equipment, including automation and salt chlorinators. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Vehicle… Read More »

Now Hiring Assistant Store Manager Horizon Pool & Patio, a well-established, family-owned and operated swimming pool company with a retail store/showroom is seeking a motivated people-person for full-time employment as the retail store Assistant Manager. Assistant Manager duties will include opening and closing the store, reconciling cash drawers, and stocking and ordering supplies. Most importantly,… Read More »

Here are a few quick easy reminders to keep everyone safe this summer: Secure all pools and spas with appropriate barriers, covers, alarms in and around the pool. Designate a water watcher. Install anti-entrapment drain covers and safety release systems. If a child is missing, check the water first. Never leave a child unattended in… Read More »

A preventive maintenance program is the key to maintaining a healthy pool environment. Having your own swimming pool is great, but what about its maintenance? While DIY may seem like a good idea, you may get busy with kids, work, after-school schedules, and other things thereby neglecting your pool maintenance which may lead to higher… Read More »

Control Your Pool In The Palm Of Your Hand Have you heard of pool automation? It’s a system that is completely controlled by you through your smartphone with the touch of a button. You can control your entire pool in the palm of your hand. What Can Automation Do? Automation can control a number of… Read More »

What Is A Salt System? A salt-water system electronically converts the salt into chlorine, thus keeping your swimming pool clean. Salt System Pool Concerns • Will it hurt my eyes? – Salt pools are nothing like what we swim in when we’re in the ocean. In fact, salt pools have 1/10 the level of salt… Read More »

You Don’t Always Need A Pool Heater To Keep Your Pool Warm Heat loss on any pool, heated by any means, is primarily driven by evaporation from the surface of the pool. Upwards of 75% of heat loss is through this method. So controlling that evaporative loss is key to reducing heating cost. There are… Read More »

There Is More Than One Heating Option For Your Pool! When the topic of pool heaters comes up, some people don’t realize there is more than one option. There are actually three heating styles to consider when looking to heat your pool. Option Number 1. The first option is a gas-powered pool heater. These require… Read More »