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Surprise! The cover won’t open/close! We tend to deal with this issue a lot and it seems to happen right before or after a large party! Ugh! There are several reasons that could cause your automatic pool cover not to open. Basic+ – $500, this package includes washing and conditioning as well as checking the cover box for debris and cleaning it as well as the cover track. Basic cleaning – $400, this packages comes with a wash and conditioning. Material Cleaning – This should be done annually as the cover must be washed of debris and conditioned with a UVA/UVB protectant.The following is a list of routine maintenance that must be done to the cover that will make up the lifetime cost. On average, a customer that takes good care of their cover over the course of 10 years can spend close to $5,000.00 in addition to the cost of the initial installation. While automatic pool covers have many great pros, the up-front and lifetime costs together can be even more burdensome. The upfront cost of an automatic pool cover can be overwhelming, averaging anywhere between $15,000.00 – $22,000.00. We never want to hear our customers saying the phrase “I wish you would’ve told me that earlier.” Therefore, in an attempt to help you feel more informed, here are the Top 5 Problems that you may come across with our most popular in-ground pool accessory. After purchasing a larger product such as one of these, we have most likely all felt at one point, buyer’s remorse due to unexpected costs, more maintenance than expected, etc. Every product, whether it be an appliance in your house, a vehicle, or a lawn mower, has problems. Still, it would be wrong to ignore the problems.
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Here at Royal Pools and More, we do see 98% of our clients use automatic pool covers for reasons of safety, chemical savings, and energy savings. When deciding on a product you are going to purchase, always be sure to research the pros and the cons.