Millions of Americans across the country have been making good use of their pools this summer, with temperatures soaring past 100 degrees regularly. With all that usage, and with how old many of these pools are, it is not uncommon for repairs to be needed. Unfortunately, a large number of Americans simply either do not notice the problems their pool has or do not care enough to get them repaired. If you do not get them checked out as soon as possible by a pool repair service, you risk having to spend thousands more down the line. Here are three signs your pool needs immediate repairs.

Growth Of Algae Or Other Life

If you start noticing scum build-up around your pool or anything else that is alive and flourishing, then you need to call for a cleaner and a repair service right now. These bacterial growths generally happen only once the filter in your pool has stopped effectively working, as well as any other cleaning tools you may have inside your pool. Getting these repaired before your pool turns into a swamp that you never want to use again is very important, and it doesn't take that much effort.

Lowering Pool Level

People always assume that pool leaks happen almost instantaneously, that when there is a hole in your pool's membrane, it will empty within minutes. That is far from the case as it can take days or even weeks. In some cases, pools will never fully empty because the crack isn't on the bottom. However, if you do notice your water level lowering, no matter how slight it is, you should make sure to get this investigated or you could risk killing all the plants around your pool and potentially flooding your home, which would be the worst possible outcome.

Broken Tiles And Lights

While it may not seem as immediately urgent, if you do have a lot of broken tiles and the lights in your pool don't seem to always work anymore, then you are far less likely to use your pool. No one wants to swim in what feels like a broken and ugly pool, and this can be a vicious cycle where the pool becomes even more downtrodden and broken because no one uses it at all anymore. These broken tiles and dead lights are simple repairs that can be done in an afternoon and don't cost too much. 

For more information, reach out to a pool repair service near you.