The American Pool Techs Blog
Straight answers on building, renovating, and maintaining pools in the MidSouth — written by our team, backed by 50 years of combined experience in Memphis-area clay.
Cocktail and Plunge Pools in Memphis: Sizes, Costs & Year-Round Use
What a cocktail or plunge pool costs in Memphis, the sizes that fit a city lot, and how we heat and cover them so you can swim in January as well as July.
Pool Renovation in Memphis: Costs, Timeline & What to Expect
What a renovation really costs in the Memphis area, how long it takes, and the 7 signs your pool is due — from the techs who service 160+ MidSouth pools every week.
Pool Pump Not Working? The 7 Repairs Memphis Pool Owners Call Us About Most
Pump won’t prime, filter pressure climbing, green water after a storm — what causes the most common MidSouth pool repairs, and when to repair vs. replace.
What Does Professional Pool Service Actually Include? Our Techs’ Real Checklist
The real checklist our techs complete at 160+ pools a week — the 8-point water test, graded equipment checks, measured dosing, and photo proof of every visit.
Why Most Memphis Homeowners Choose Gunite — A Pool Builder’s Honest Comparison
Gunite, vinyl liner, fiberglass, or plunge pool? An honest breakdown of what each one actually costs you long-term — and why MidSouth clay soil makes gunite the recommended build for most backyards.
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