Having a swimming pool in your backyard is a luxury that you likely take great joy in. That said, running and maintaining a pool isn't cheap. So, when you see some seemingly small issue or repair, you might not think it needs as immediate attention as, say, balancing the chemicals. However, ignoring the pool repair tasks can cost you money and enjoyment in the future.

Hole in Fiberglass Liner

Fiberglass liners are an attractive and budget-friendly option. They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and finishes. For the most part, they're very durable. However, when you develop a hole in the liner, you might just see water leaking.

Repairing a fiberglass pool liner can be relatively simple. You need to have the hole patched. The pool technicians will use fiberglass and resin to go over the hole. Leaving the hole alone will encourage it to get bigger and possibly damage the underlayment.

Ripped Vinyl Liner

Vinyl liners are another popular option for swimming pools. Like fiberglass, they're very durable. They consist of the vinyl liner pulled and stretched to fit into a form that runs all around the pool. Because of this setup, they can rip over time.

Also similarly to fiberglass, a ripped vinyl liner can be repaired using a patch kit. However, if your liner is over 10 years old, you might consider a replacement. According to Bob Vila, 10 years is usually the maximum lifespan of most fiberglass liners.

Cracked Plaster Liner

A high-end option for swimming pools is to choose a custom shape and have gunite blown as the well. Contractors usually finish gunite pools with some version of a plaster liner, either colored plaster or one with aggregates. The result is a beautiful liner that should last years.

However, over time, you may notice that your feet are getting rough or you're scratching your arms. Plaster liners can eventually develop cracks. When this happens, you'll probably have to drain the pool and have it resurfaced. If you leave the issue too long, the crack can widen to the gunite, which is a costlier repair.

Leaky Plumbing

As you can imagine, a lot of plumbing goes into a swimming pool. You have a mainline for feeding water to the pool and a return line to take it away. You also need a pool filter pump and heater to maintain the water. They run along with the plumbing.

The pipes that make up the plumbing can develop leaks over time. Trying to find the leak can be a lengthy process, which can end up costing more money. Quite often, homeowners simply have the entire line replaced because this represents a quicker job.

Have pool repairs attended to by a local company like Clear Pools Maintenance Inc. before they become more costly.