Safe Pool Draining & Water Replacement
Over time, pool water becomes "tired." No matter how many chemicals you add, the water stops responding. When this happens, a partial or full drain and refill is required. Because Florida has exceptionally high groundwater tables, draining a pool improperly can cause the entire shell to "pop" out of the ground, destroying the pool. FixMyPool provides safe, professionally monitored drain and refill services across Tampa Bay.
Why Do You Need to Drain Your Pool?
- High Cyanuric Acid (CYA): Often caused by the overuse of stabilized chlorine tablets. High CYA causes "chlorine lock," rendering your sanitizer useless and leading to green water. The only fix is draining.
- High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): When water gets too "thick" with dissolved minerals, chemicals, and organic matter, it becomes cloudy and difficult to balance.
- Severe Calcium Hardness: High calcium levels lead to scaling on your pool surface and can calcify your salt cell and heater core.
- Copper or Iron Saturation: High metal content causes stubborn surface stains and can turn blonde hair green.
Our Professional Drain Process
Our $150 diagnostic visit includes a complete chemical analysis. If a drain is required, we check the hydrostatic relief valve and assess the local groundwater conditions before safely pumping out the water. We manage the entire process, including the crucial startup chemistry once the pool is refilled, to ensure you don't damage your plaster. (The $150 fee is credited toward the drain service).
Stop Adding the Wrong Chemicals
High CYA and TDS are usually caused by improper chemical dosing over time. To protect your fresh water, consider professional maintenance. If you live in South Tampa, Carrollwood, or Westchase, our sister company, CleanMyPool, offers expert weekly balancing starting at $165/month.
Book an Assessment
Find out if your pool water needs a reset. Book a diagnostic visit online in 60 seconds or call (813) 585-4843.