Using the analogy of a car, when the tires are worn or bald, the mechanic explains there is a higher risk of the tires failing, putting the rest of the automobile’s functionality at risk. The brakes, steering, alignment, etc., are all compromised by something as basic as worn tires. Similar to the car mechanic, pool professionals should set expectations for their clients and remind them if the fabric on their automatic pool cover is worn, there is a high probability it will tear and will not prevent a child, pet, or unauthorized person from falling into the pool. Much like the tires on a car, the fabric and other parts of the automatic pool cover must be replaced periodically to ensure the system is functioning as intended.
Communication with the customer about the life of an automatic pool cover’s fabric and its parts is of utmost importance. It is also imperative to explain why the maintenance of an automatic pool cover is highly specialized and requires an expert to ensure safety and functionality. This is the point where it is key for pool professionals to be able to recommend an automatic pool cover specialist to their clients.
With labour issues still plaguing the pool industry, having trusted partners is more important than ever. An automatic pool cover specialist can replace the fabric, check for corrosion of parts, troubleshoot controller issues, diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, and keep the automatic pool cover moving smoothly over the pool.
