Why your Orlando pool looks fine but isn’t ready for spring
Clear water can be misleading.
In Orlando, winter hides small imbalances that explode once temperatures rise. What looks stable in February can become algae, equipment strain, and rising costs in March.
Do not judge readiness by appearance alone.
Winter stability is temporary
Cooler temperatures slow chemical reactions and algae growth. That creates a false sense of security.
Once heat and UV intensity increase in Orlando:
Chlorine demand rises fast
Algae activates quickly
Pumps run longer
Eeak filtration shows immediately
Spring exposes everything winter masked.
Your CYA may be too high
Many pools rely on tablets through winter. Over time, stabilizer builds.
High CYA weakens sanitizer effectiveness. Water may look clear, but chlorine is working harder than it should.
Test now. Lower before demand rises.
Filtration may be underperforming
Winter debris is lighter. Spring pollen is not.
If cartridges were not deep-cleaned or sand was not refreshed, fine particles will overwhelm the system quickly.
Check:
Clean pressure baseline
Cartridge integrity
Sand age
DE grid condition
Weak filtration equals cloudy water within weeks.
Circulation might be uneven
Dead spots form quietly during winter.
Inspect:
Return jet direction
Pump lid for air bubbles
Suction consistency
RPM settings
Uneven flow creates localized algae before full bloom.
Equipment strain builds silently
Short winter cycles hide wear.
Look for:
Minor seal drips
Heater hesitation
Breaker trips
Automation timing errors
These become shutdowns when run time increases.
Your waterline and surfaces need attention
Winter brushing frequency often drops.
Biofilm builds invisibly. When temperatures rise, it becomes algae.
Brush thoroughly before spring load increases.
Do not wait for visible problems
By the time you see cloudiness in Orlando spring, the imbalance started weeks earlier.
Preparation now prevents reaction later.
Who should reassess immediately
Pools maintained at minimal winter schedules
Homeowners who skipped deep cleaning
Properties preparing for gatherings
Anyone planning increased swim frequency
Enjoy your pool stress-free. >>>
Let our experts handle the rest.
Enjoy your pool stress-free. >>> Let our experts handle the rest.
Correct hidden imbalances before heat amplifies them.
Schedule your spring system review today.
