What Is Chemical-Only Pool Service?

Some pool owners like to skim and brush the pool themselves. The hard part is the water chemistry. Chemical-only service means we come every week to test and balance your water, and you handle the cleaning.

It is a good fit if you:

• Like doing the skimming and brushing yourself
• Have a robot or automatic cleaner that handles the floor
• Keep getting cloudy or green water, even when the pool looks clean
• Are tired of buying the wrong chemicals at the store
• Want calcium and stabilizer tested, not just chlorine

What Every Chemical Visit Includes

1. Test chlorine, pH, alkalinity, stabilizer (CYA), and calcium hardness.
2. Test salt level on salt water pools.
3. Add the right chemicals to balance the water.
4. Empty the skimmer and pump baskets.
5. Look at the filter pressure and the pump.
6. Send you a photo and a short report with your test numbers.

Why Water Testing Matters More in New Braunfels

Two local problems make chemistry tricky here:

• Hard water. Edwards Aquifer water is high in calcium. If pH and alkalinity drift up, calcium comes out of the water and crusts on tile and inside equipment. See hard water pool care.
• Heat and sun. Summer sun burns off chlorine fast. Many owners add stabilizer tabs all summer, and stabilizer (CYA) slowly builds up until chlorine stops working. See how too much stabilizer turns a pool green.

Chemical-Only vs. Full Weekly Service

	Chemical-only	Full weekly service
Water test and balancing	Yes	Yes
Baskets emptied	Yes	Yes
Photo report	Yes	Yes
Skimming	You	Yes
Brushing walls and tile	You	Yes
Vacuuming	You	Yes, when needed
Typical price*	About $85 – $120 / month	See weekly packages

*Approximate range with routine chemicals included. Price depends on pool size and type, and is confirmed after a free look at your pool.

Buying Your Own Pool Chemicals?

If you do it yourself, here are simple tips for New Braunfels pools:

• Test at least once a week in summer, and after big storms.
• Use liquid chlorine to raise chlorine, so you do not keep adding stabilizer.
• Test stabilizer (CYA) every month. If it climbs too high, chlorine stops working well.
• Test calcium hardness. With our hard water, you rarely need to add calcium.
• Never mix chemicals together, and add them to water, not water to them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does chemical-only pool service include?

We test and balance your water every week, empty the baskets, check the filter and pump, and send a photo report. You handle the skimming, brushing, and vacuuming.

Are chemicals included in the price?

Routine chemicals like chlorine and acid are included. Special treatments, like algae cleanup or a large stabilizer fix, are quoted separately first.

Is chemical-only service enough for my pool?

It works well if you keep up with cleaning, or have a good automatic cleaner. If leaves and dirt pile up, full weekly service is usually the better choice.

Why is my pool cloudy even though it is clean?

Cloudy water is often a chemistry problem: low chlorine, high pH, high stabilizer, or a dirty filter. A full water test finds the cause.

Do you service salt water pools with chemical-only plans?

Yes. We test salt and check the salt cell, along with the regular water tests. See salt water pool service.

Related Services

Water chemistry balancing · Weekly pool care packages · Salt water pool service · Green pool recovery · DIY vs. pro pool care

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