Own the season. Shorter days, cooler nights, more leaves. That mix triggers algae fast. Reset now and hold crystal clarity through fall.

Why fall fuels algae

Florida’s shoulder season stacks the odds.

  • Cooler nights reduce chlorine strength.

  • Rain dilutes sanitizer and skews pH.

  • Leaves add organics and phosphates.

  • Shorter pump schedules drop circulation.

Tip: Log daily chlorine use for one week. Rising demand signals early growth you can’t see yet.

The Fix: professional algae prevention program

Stop the bloom before it starts with a precise fall reset.

  • Rebalance pH 7.4–7.6 and alkalinity 80–110 for stable sanitizer power.

  • Reset CYA after a tablet-heavy summer so chlorine works efficiently.

  • Remove phosphates to starve algae at the source.

  • Dose a non-copper algaecide as insurance during leaf peaks.

  • Brush walls, steps, light niches, ladders, and returns to break biofilm.

  • Clean or backwash filters when pressure rises 8–10 psi to restore flow.

  • Schedule variable-speed windows for peak skimming in the afternoon.

Tip: Add a skimmer sock during heavy leaf weeks to trap fines and cut filter strain.

Need equipment support too?

Keep hardware dialed for fall conditions.

  • Update variable-speed run time for cooler water.

  • Verify SWG output and salt level or switch to liquid dosing for tighter control.

  • Inspect pumps, seals, and heaters for efficiency and quiet operation.

  • Replace tired cartridges or clean DE grids to tighten filtration.

Why tou can’t wait

Algae compounds cost and risk quickly.

  • Early haze turns to a bloom within 24–48 hours.

  • Overworked filters and pumps fail under debris load.

  • Stains and scale set on plaster and tile.

  • Lost swim days and higher chemical spend follow.

 

Enjoy your pool stress-free. >>>

Let our experts handle the rest.

Enjoy your pool stress-free. >>> Let our experts handle the rest.

We reset chemistry, clear phosphates, deep-clean filtration, optimize circulation, and leave you storm-ready.

 
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