Why is it taking so long to fill my pool?

• <div><p>If your pool takes longer than one or two days to fill, you might be dealing with low water pressure. Using a water pressure gauge on your outdoor tap, you can check your water pressure. A reading of 40 psi or below is considered low. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-find-a-leak-in-a-pool.htm">A leak</a>, a nearby water shutoff, or several other reasons could cause this. </p><p>If the water pressure isn’t a problem, you could have a low flow rate from clogs, corroded pipes, or other plumbing issues. It’s best to call in a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/plumbers/">local plumber</a> to get to the root of the issue.</p></div>

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Q: Will baking soda clear a green pool?

• <div><p>Figuring out how to clear a green pool can seem tricky at first, but it&rsquo;s all about knowing which <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-choose-right-pool-cleaning-chemicals.htm">pool cleaning chemicals</a> to use. You may think of using baking soda to help you with your algae problem, but unfortunately, it won&rsquo;t help. This is because baking soda only raises your pH and alkalinity levels. </p><p>Instead, you need to use pool shock to clear up a green pool&mdash;the shock raises the free chlorine levels and will kill the algae.</p></div>

Q: Can you replace a pool light underwater?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s fair to be concerned about handling pool lights or wiring in a pool filled with water. But fortunately, pool lights and swimming pools are designed to make it easy and safe to replace the lights without needing to drain the water. Instead, you can turn off the electricity to the pool as a safety precaution, unscrew the pool fixture, pull it up and out to the side of the pool, then change the bulb.</p></div>

Q: What is the least expensive time of year to build a pool?

• <div><p>Off-season pool-building prices often align with the time of year you're least likely to use a pool. Many contractors offer deals in the late fall and winter to bolster the slow time of year. However, if you live in an area with freezing winters, you'll need to wait beyond the final frost and threats of extreme weather.</p></div>

Q: Can I install a vinyl-lined pool myself?

• <div><p>DIY is not recommended due to its complexity. Professional installation ensures proper fitting and longevity.</p></div>

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Hired Stacey and her crew years back when she had the company. They were amazing and she went above and beyond to get us back in our home. I recently tried to hire Stacey again. I found out she no longer has the business, since 2016. The company who now has Montana Maids Cleaning Services name...
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Reviewed in August 2025
I’ve had Brett do work for me for years on multiple homes and business. Repairs, remodel, maintenance, etc. installing tankless water heater and even working on my in ground heating system. Always professional always gets the job done on time and always super friendly. Highly recommend.
Polzin Plumbing LLC
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It was an exceptional work. They went above and beyond. I would recommend them to anybody. They had a super reasonable price. They were very a professional, on time, and nice. They were very responsive.
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A 2 1/2 day job with a full crew: windows, glass doors, and screens cleaning ("specific project" above did not allow this entry); professional, friendly, positive work attitude; meticulous in their work. We've already asked to be booked for next year.
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Amazing service start to finish. Our consultant was knowledgeable and helpful. The install was quicker than expected. The installers did a great job of isolating their work area and keeping the cold and snow out of our house even as they installed the windows with nearly a foot of snow in the...
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Very satisfied with the entire roof replacement process with America's Choice. From the initial contact to the final clean-up...Jeanette, Greg and the roofing crew performed above and beyond our expectations. I was very impressed with how they communicated and kept us in the loop every step of...
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Over past several years have had Brian install electrical at several broadcast transmitter sites from simple modifications to complete installations. His intuitiveness of the complexities of such sites proved to be excellent in knowing electrical requirements as well as unique grounding for...
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Figuring out how to clear a green pool can seem tricky at first, but it’s all about knowing which pool cleaning chemicals to use. You may think of using baking soda to help you with your algae problem, but unfortunately, it won’t help. This is because baking soda only raises your pH and alkalinity levels.

Instead, you need to use pool shock to clear up a green pool—the shock raises the free chlorine levels and will kill the algae.

It’s fair to be concerned about handling pool lights or wiring in a pool filled with water. But fortunately, pool lights and swimming pools are designed to make it easy and safe to replace the lights without needing to drain the water. Instead, you can turn off the electricity to the pool as a safety precaution, unscrew the pool fixture, pull it up and out to the side of the pool, then change the bulb.

Off-season pool-building prices often align with the time of year you're least likely to use a pool. Many contractors offer deals in the late fall and winter to bolster the slow time of year. However, if you live in an area with freezing winters, you'll need to wait beyond the final frost and threats of extreme weather.

If your pool takes longer than one or two days to fill, you might be dealing with low water pressure. Using a water pressure gauge on your outdoor tap, you can check your water pressure. A reading of 40 psi or below is considered low. A leak, a nearby water shutoff, or several other reasons could cause this.

If the water pressure isn’t a problem, you could have a low flow rate from clogs, corroded pipes, or other plumbing issues. It’s best to call in a local plumber to get to the root of the issue.

DIY is not recommended due to its complexity. Professional installation ensures proper fitting and longevity.

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