
Hot Tub Start Up & Maintenance Chemicals
The outdoor temperature is dropping, snowflakes are starting to fly, so now is a great time to invest in a new hot tub. But before you can take your first soak, make sure you’ve properly

Pool Heater Types, Plus Pros and Cons of Each One
Today we’re going to talk about the pros and cons of the three main types of pool heaters — gas heater, heat pump, and solar heater. Gas Pool Heaters Here at Zagers, we recommend Pentair

Cover Pump: When You Need It & Recommended Types
Before we talk about using a cover pump to take water off, let’s talk about leaving water on. You want to make sure you always keep at least six to eight inches of water on

How to Winterize Your Heat Pump
Today, we’re going to talk about the simple but important task of winterizing your heat pump. First, turn off the control panel. If anything on the control panel is lit up, it’s still on, so

Essential Products for Closing Your Above-Ground Pool
Every year in Michigan comes the sad time when you need to close your pool. To make this easier on yourself, get familiar with the essential products first so you have everything ready to go

How to Close an Above-Ground Pool
Unfortunately, all good seasons have to come to an end, which means it’s time to close your pool for the year. That’s the bad news. The good news is that if you close your above

How to Maintain a Pool
Owning a swimming pool takes some work. But if you tackle the following three things on the regular, you’ll be able to maximize your enjoyment while minimizing hassle. 1. Check Chemical Levels Weekly Often, balancing

Everything to Know About Pool Shocking
When you own a pool, sanitizing and shocking it are part of the deal. Here at Zagers, we get lots of questions about both: how shocking and sanitizing are similar/different, when to do either, what

Coronavirus Fact: Pools and Hot Tubs Are Safe
Let us say that one more time: the water in your pool, hot tub and/or spa is safe – it can’t spread coronavirus. As long as you’re following regular maintenance and operation, you’re killing COVID-19,