Poolwerx Hamilton Win Best Home Services Franchisee
One of Poolwerx’s most decorated franchise partners has further enhanced its already glowing reputation by scooping up the award for Best Home Services Franchisee at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards.
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How to: Get your pool ready for summer
With the warmer weather approaching, now is the time to give your pool a pre-summer makeover. You may find that if your pool has had limited use, it may need some TLC. Want to get your pool in top shape, but you’re not sure where to start? Check out our top tips below.
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Top 5 tips to fix a green pool
A green pool is the last thing any pool owner wants to see, so why does it happen and how can you turn your pool from green to clean? A pool turns green when there is algae in the water. There are several reasons why algae could grow, but it is most commonly caused by prolonged exposure to the sun, rain and temperature spikes. These factors affect the chemical balance of the pool and result in the pool turning cloudy and/or green. If your pool is looking more green than clean, use our top 5 tips to get your pool back to healthy.
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Urging parents to be cautious
School holidays are just around the corner, and even though the weather is cooler, Poolwerx is urging parents to still take safety precautions as a study shows one-third of drownings happen during the cooler months.
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Top tips to keep pool heating costs down
The ongoing energy costs of owning a swimming pool can be significant for some owners. So how can you enjoy your pool year-round without burning a hole in your wallet? Maintaining your pool is a year-long commitment, even if you are not using your pool regularly during the cooler months. There are several simple steps you can take to keep your pool running smoothly whilst also being as cost-effective as possible.
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Own a Pool? This tip could save you $750
Did you know your pool pump could be costing you an extra $750 each year? But it is possible to keep your pool parties pumping all summer long, plus save on your electricity bill at the same time. How? It can be as simple as changing your pool pump and Poolwerx makes it even more cost effective with their latest campaign.
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Pool Safety Checklist
Pool safety is something we are very passionate about at Poolwerx. We want to put an end to childhood drowning for good. This handy checklist helps you ensure your pool as safe for your kids.
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Poolwerx News
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Learn2Swim Week
2019 School Registrations Open!
Learning to swim is a life skill every child should have! Poolwerx is proud to partner with Kids Alive for the launch of the annual Learn2Swim Week.
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Expert Advice
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How often to test your pool water
No one wants a green pool, and the easiest way to avoid this is to make sure your pool is kept clean and the chemical levels correct. So how frequently do you need to test your pool water?
As seasons change and we experience adverse weather conditions, pool maintenance will vary. Below we’ve listed the frequency required to check your pool water throughout the year to make sure your pool stays healthy and clean.
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Expert Advice
2-4 mins read
4 Reasons to Buy a Robotic Pool Cleaner
Keeping your pool clean throughout the year, no matter what the season is, can help save you time and money in the long run. But what is the best way to keep your pool clean?
Robotic pool cleaners are a popular choice throughout New Zealand and for good reason. Take a look at our top 4 reasons to buy an automatic pool cleaner in 2019.
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Expert Advice
2-3 mins read
Top 3 benefits of pool automation
Do you love having a pool, but don’t like to spend time looking after it? Cleaning, maintaining equipment and regularly checking chemical levels can take up a lot of time, but there is a solution.
Over the past decade, there have been major technological advancements in pool automation, meaning pools are becoming more self-sufficient and low maintenance. Check out our top benefits of having a pool controller and switching to pool automation.
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Franchising
4-5 mins read
An Entrepreneur’s Secret to Success
When John O’Brien was travelling the world looking for a franchise to launch, he was very particular about the type of business he wanted to run. “I was specifically looking for a services industry that already existed, yet had strong growth potential, high gross margins, and most importantly, was totally disorganised,” O’Brien says.
During a visit to California in the early ’90s, the Brisbane native noticed that the swimming pool maintenance business was driven by a lot of one-person-and-a-van operations. “I’d finally found my business.”
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Expert Advice
1 - 2 mins read
Top 5 Reasons to Heat Your Pool
Just because the temperature drops, doesn’t mean you can’t use your pool. With the right heating equipment, you can use your pool all year round. Here’s our top five reasons to heat your pool during the cooler months:
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Expert Advice
2 - 3 mins read
5 Filtration Myths – Busted!
When it comes to Filtration, there’s a lot of different information but not all of it is correct. The one thing you should be clear on is that to maintain equipment and pool water health you need to ensure you have the right filtration solutions for your pool.
Here we listed the top 5 pool filtration myths:
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Poolwerx News
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Franchise Today Interview with John O’Brien, CEO and Founder
As past chair of the World, Asia Pacific and Australian Franchise Councils, our CEO & Founder, John O’Brien is a very respected voice for franchising as a business format on an international scale.
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Poolwerx News
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Poolwerx Hamilton Win Best Home Services Franchisee
One of Poolwerx’s most decorated franchise partners has further enhanced its already glowing reputation by scooping up the award for Best Home Services Franchisee at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards.
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Expert Advice
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Pool Safety Checklist
Pool safety is something we are very passionate about at Poolwerx. We want to put an end to childhood drowning for good. This handy checklist helps you ensure your pool as safe for your kids.
Read More
Expert Advice
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Top Tips for Your Pool After a Storm
When heavy rain, strong winds and severe storms hit, your pool needs extra care to ensure it’s safe and healthy.
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Buying Guides
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Own a Pool? This tip could save you $750
Did you know your pool pump could be costing you an extra $750 each year?
But it is possible to keep your pool parties pumping all summer long, plus save on your electricity bill at the same time. How? It can be as simple as changing your pool pump and Poolwerx makes it even more cost effective with their latest campaign.
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