In this Backyard Family Fun episode brought to you by Pride Pool, Spas, and Leisure Products, Dee talks with Marshall Smith about pool maintenance (with spa maintenance covered separately).

They discuss whether owners should maintain pools themselves or use Pride’s weekly, biweekly, or monthly service, noting automation can make DIY easier. Marshall explains that while water chemistry and testing water samples matter, circulation and filtration are even more critical, and he frames pool care as three parts: water chemistry, automation, and cleaning, strongly recommending an automatic pool cleaner.

He outlines common filtration systems and recommends sand filters, which dominate their southeast Georgia pools, for easier, lower-cost ownership. They explain backwashing using a pressure gauge (about 8–10 psi over normal), typical frequency, and replacing sand every 3–5 years, plus signs of leaks, pump failure indicators (noise), and how automation can save time and energy and be controlled via an app.

FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Pool Maintenance Intro

01:12 DIY or Pro Service

02:33 Water Chemistry Basics

04:11 Three Keys to Care

06:18 Best Filter Types

08:35 Backwashing Explained

12:08 Leak Signs and Fixes

15:50 When Pumps Fail

17:15 Automation Costs and Benefits

21:02 Wrap Up and Links

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