When it comes to exciting, refreshing outdoor activity for you and your family, there’s nothing like a swimming pool. Togetherness, beneficial water exercise, and opportunities for happy socializing are just some of the advantages to pool ownership. Naturally, many pool owners want to extend those advantages even further. Patios and outdoor cooking areas are popular additions to poolside fun. Another way to extend your outdoor recreational possibilities is to install a spa near your pool. It’s such a natural extension of the swimming pool environment that more and more pool owners add a spa every year.

A Poolside Spa Enhances Your Lifestyle in Many Ways

• Relieve Your Stress – These days, your whole family is under extreme stress almost every day. Few things work as well to relieve daily stress as a relaxing, invigorating visit to the spa. Let the hot water and relaxing jets take the stress away. Youngsters have stress too. A spa benefits the entire family.
• Relax Sore Muscles – Whether you have a tough, physical job or develop muscle soreness during sports activities or chores, a spa will quickly relax sore muscles and put you right back on your game.
• Enjoy Renewing Hydrotherapy – Minor injuries like strains, sprains, and ordinary back pain respond quickly to the heat and circulation in a spa.
• Socialize with Family and Friends – Every spa owner knows that getting a group in the spa is a great way to encourage relaxed conversation and build family social relationships.
• Recapture Intimacy – For couples, time relaxing in a spa is a powerful intimacy builder. Somehow, the spa seems to just melt away tensions and create closeness.
• Regain Personal Tranquility – When you’re frazzled, hassled, or worried, just head out to the spa. Soon, you’ll find yourself calming down and regaining your peace of mind.

Your Poolside Spa – An Addition You’ll Never Regret

For a surprisingly low cost, a spa offers so many benefits that you’ll wonder why you didn’t add one sooner. As part of your overall outdoor environment, your spa will enhance every aspect of outdoor living and become a second focal point for you, your family, and your friends. Your spa can be installed very quickly and begin supplying its many benefits right away. You’ll enjoy it years from now as much as you enjoy it the first time you use it.

Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minneapolis St. Paul Spa Company, Minnesota

If adding a spa to your pool environment sounds inviting, contact the spa experts at Atlantis Pool & Spa today. Drop into our Brooklyn Center showroom and see examples of our Garden Leisure Spas. You’ll recognize the quality engineering and construction right away. One of our Spa Consultants can show you how adding a spa can be affordable and easy, and will help you choose from the many models and options available. When you choose a spa from Atlantis Pool & Spa, our expert and well-trained technicians will install it at your home quickly and properly. We have over 30 years of experience with pools and spas, assuring you that we’ll be there for you down the road to service your purchase. Call us now and start enjoying your new spa soon!

Today’s vinyl liners for in-ground swimming pools last for many years and retain their beauty. Quality pool liners resist fading and damage, and are amazingly durable. Still, they have a definite lifetime, and will need replacement eventually. When that time comes, choosing a pool company to supply and replace your pool liner is as important as choosing a company to build your pool in the first place. You need the selection options, professional installers, and experience that only a pool company with many years of experience with Minnesota pools can provide. You need Atlantis Pool & Spa.

When to Replace Your Pool Liner

There are many conditions that cause homeowners to make the decision to replace the vinyl liner of their in-ground swimming pool. Some of these include:

• Serious Damage – If your pool liner sustains serious damage, for whatever reason, it may be extensive enough to make repairs impractical or impossible. In such cases, liner replacement may be a must, and should be done before water intrusion damages the underlying structure of the pool itself.
• Extensive Leaks – If leaks continuously develop around plumbing and lighting fixtures in the pool, just making repair after repair isn’t the solution. In time, leaks can damage both the fixtures and the pool’s structure.
• Heavy Sagging or Wrinkling – While minor sags and wrinkles can be repaired, there’s a limit to how much a pool liner can be stretched and reattached. At some point, it’s more economical to replace the entire liner.
• Serious Fading – Sunlight and its ultraviolet rays can take its toll on the colors of your pool, fading them and making the pool look old and tired. A new liner can restore your pool’s beauty and your pride of ownership.
• Pool Remodeling – If you installed a simple pool, there may come a time when you want to add new features to your pool. Walk-in steps, built in features, underwater lighting and more may be on your mind. Major remodeling projects will include a new liner to accommodate the changes.
• A Completely New Look – A new liner can transform the look of your pool, at a fraction of the cost of building a pool. If you’re redesigning your landscaping and decking, changing the look of your home’s exterior, or if you just want an exciting change in your pool area, a new liner should be a must in your plans.

Custom & Standard Swimming Pool Liners – Minneapolis St. Paul, MN

If your pool is a standard design from a major swimming pool company, you may be able to get a prefab new liner quickly and have your new liner in almost no time. If yours is a custom design or a ready-made liner isn’t available, careful measurements will be made of your pool, and a custom liner will be made for your specific pool. Either way, you’ll have a wide range of choices of color, design, and quality. For maximum durability, choose a heavy gauge vinyl liner. For expert installation, choose only a pool company with long experience in Minnesota swimming pools.

Once your new liner is ready, your pool will be drained and the old liner removed. Any needed repairs or additions to the underlying pool structure will be made, and your new liner will be installed. All of these jobs require long experience and expertise to assure you of beauty and long life for your new pool liner.

Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minnesota Vinyl Pool Liner Replacement Specialists

Whatever your reason for replacing the vinyl liner for your swimming pool, Atlantis Pool & Spa is your best choice. Our 30+ years of experience, expert installers, and access to a full range of standard and custom liners means that we can do the job economically, quickly and expertly. We’ve installed new liners in many pools in the Minneapolis St. Paul area, and have satisfied customers throughout the metro area. If your pool liner needs replacement, contact us right away for a consultation and proposal. We’ll do the job right, on-time, and to your complete satisfaction.

When you decide to have a new pool built at your Minneapolis St. Paul home, you’ll have a lot of choices to make. From the pool’s shape and size to the area surrounding the pool, every choice has an impact on the look and function of your outdoor recreation area. Among these choices, selecting a liner for your pool affects the appearance of your pool more than almost any other. It also affects the durability of your pool over time. Here are some of the factors in your decision:

• Quality – The heavier the gauge or thickness of the vinyl that makes up your liner, the more durable it will be. In addition, look for a liner that includes a built-in fungicide that will inhibit the growth of mildew and mold.
• Color – A wide range of attractive colors is available for the main part of your pool liner. From simple water blue colors to fanciful colors and designs, the basic color of your liner will set the mood for your pool
• Borders – As with colors, top borders for your liner are available in a wide range of colors and designs. From a border that looks like a rocky shoreline, to classic designs that recollect traditional mosaic tile designs, there’s a design to fit any architecture and taste.

Don’t Rush Your Choice of Pool Liner

Once your pool is built, it will be in your yard for a long time. Replacing a pool liner that doesn’t suit you isn’t really an option, so give yourself as much time as you need to make the right selection. Consider the color of your home, your landscaping plans, and your choices of the surrounding deck materials and other areas near your pool. Keep in mind that heavier gauge pool liners will be more durable and resist damage better and weigh the cost of a top-quality liner against the cost of premature replacement. Don’t rely just on small images of pool liners, but look at large samples of the actual liner material. Above all, ask questions and carefully consider the advice of your pool consultant when you’re making this selection.

Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minneapolis St. Paul Pool Design & Construction

At Atlantis Pool & Spa, we can show you the full range of in-ground vinyl pool liners, either at our showroom or in your home. Our large-sized pool liner samples let you see and feel the quality of the liners we offer with our new swimming pools. Our pool consultants have years of experience in helping Minnesota homeowners choose the ideal options for their swimming pools. That means that we can help you make the best choices. We’ll never rush your decision or use hard-sell techniques. Our top reputation is based on offering the best quality, best advice, and best pool design and construction in the area. If you’re planning a new pool for your home, contact us and let us show you why Atlantis Pool & Spa is your best choice for your in-ground vinyl-lined pool.

Vinyl-lined in-ground swimming pools are, by far, the most popular type of pool installed in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. Their beauty, low initial cost, and easy maintenance makes them a popular choice by homeowners. Vinyl pool liners are quite durable and last for years, but they are subject to being damaged. Fortunately, it’s not hard to repair a vinyl pool liner, especially when damage is minor, but it’s important to act quickly whenever damage occurs. Here’s a guide from Atlantis Pool & Spa to repairing in-ground vinyl pool liners:

Avoid Pool Liner Repairs by Preventing Damage

Most damage to vinyl pool liners is preventable, and preventing damage is the best way to keep your vinyl liner pristine and undamaged. Follow these rules, and you’ll minimize the risk:

• Keep all sharp objects away from your pool.
• Use only tools and cleaning procedures designed for vinyl pools.
• Ban breakable glass containers from pool areas.
• Always keep your pool full of water.
• Never ice skate on a vinyl-lined pool in winter.

Minor Pool Liner Repair Can Be A Do-It-Yourself Job

If the vinyl liner in your pool is punctured or has a small cut, you can purchase an easy-to-use vinyl liner repair kit and take care of the problem yourself. These kits are available at Atlantis Pool & Spa, and can even be used underwater. If you have minor damage, drop by our convenient Minneapolis St. Paul showroom in Brooklyn Center and we’ll be glad to provide you with an inexpensive vinyl pool liner repair kit and advise you on its use. Be sure to follow all instructions carefully, and you’ll make the repair quickly.

For More Serious Liner Damage, You Need Professional Pool Repair Service

For any damage other than a minor puncture or cut, contact Atlantis Pool & Spa right away. Left unrepaired, such damage can quickly get worse and could even mean that you’ll need a complete liner replacement. If professional repairs are made immediately, though, your pool liner will be as good as new and shouldn’t give you any more problems. Some of the types of damage that should only be repaired by professionals include:

• Large Cuts or Tears – These need quick action to prevent them from increasing in size. Our technicians can repair most such damage quickly and save you from expensive liner replacements.
• Sagging or Wrinkled Liners – Temperature changes, unexpected pool drainages, and other factors can sometimes cause a vinyl pool liner to sag or even pull away from its attachment to the top of the pool. In most cases, our technicians can remove these sags and wrinkles and reattach the liner properly.
• Leaks around Drains, Inlets, and Lighting – Fixing these situations is always a job for the pros. Our professional technicians will make the repairs quickly to prevent further expensive damage.

Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minneapolis St. Paul Vinyl Pool Liner Repair Company

Any time your vinyl-lined in-ground pools suffers damage, contact Atlantis Pool & Spa for expert advice, repair kits, or professional repair service. Whether you had us build your pool or not, we have the experience and expertise you need to keep a problem with your pool’s liner from growing into a costly liner replacement job. Our 30+ years of experience in building and maintaining Minnesota swimming pools is your assurance of quality repairs.

For Minneapolis St. Paul pool owners, the tried and true manual methods of keeping a pool properly chlorinated to ensure water purity, along with controlling other aspects of the pool, like water temperature, meant water testing and adding harsh chemicals in just the right proportions. It was a chore most pool owners just accepted as part of owning a pool.

Today, a new system is available that automatically checks and maintains proper chlorine levels, while monitoring all other pool systems from a central control panel. This is made possible by a state-of-the-art chlorine generation system, along with a computerized system that controls all pool functions, all from a handy control panel. It’s a revolutionary new technology that can be installed in a new pool, or added to existing pools.

Salt-Pool Water Purification Changes Everything

The heart of this revolutionary water purification system is the Jandy AquaPure System. You add a small amount of salt to your pool water, making it slightly saline, about half as salty as human tears. Then, a ChlorMatic electrolytic cell, using a combination of low voltage electricity and high-tech catalysts, breaks down the salt to produce chlorine. Computerized controls monitor the chlorine levels in your pool, and maintain them at ideal levels. As the chlorine does its job of destroying harmful bacteria, it recombines and becomes salt again. The cycle continues as needed, keeping chlorine levels constant in your pool without the necessity of adding any further chemicals to the water.

As additional benefits, your pool stays more algae free and bacteria free, while the slightly saline water provides a natural softening effect for your pool water. It’s skin friendly and you never have an excess of chlorine to cause red eyes, itchy skin, faded swimwear or the dreaded green hair.

The convenient controller lets you monitor and adjust chlorine levels and keeps track of current salinity levels in your pool water. There’s also a “Boost” mode, which lets you increase chlorine levels when the pool is under heavy use. The controller also shows you when the cell is operating and lets you know if you ever need to add salt to the pool.

Stand-Alone Water Purification or Complete Pool and Spa Control

You can choose either the AquaPure automatic water purification system by itself or add complete control of every system in your pool with the AquaLink RS Control system. When you select the complete PureLink System, everything from pool or spa temperature and jets to lighting and more is under your control from a one-touch remote control unit. The convenience and simplicity frees you up to enjoy your pool and spa, instead of constantly working on it.

The advantages are obvious. You’ll never have to test or add chlorine to your pool again. There are no harsh chemicals to store or handle. The ChlorMatic cell, along with the control panel and LCD readout let you see exactly what’s going on with your pool, and with the added Aqualink RS Control System, you’re in constant control of every feature of your pool and spa, all from a single controller. The slightly saline water is also better for your family’s and guests’ skin, and has virtually no salty taste.

Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minneapolis St. Paul Automatic Pool Purification Leaders

Whether you’re having Atlantis Pool & Spa build your new pool or have an existing pool, you owe it to yourself to consider the freedom and peace of mind of fully automated water purification without the hazards and hard work of adding and storing chlorine and other chemicals. Let an Atlantis Pool & Spa pool consultant show you all the advantages of the Jandy PureLink system. Contact Atlantis Pool & Spa to discuss all your swimming pool and spa needs. From designing and building a new pool for your home to upgrading your existing pool and its systems, Atlantis Pool & Spa is the pool company trusted by more pool owners than any other. Our 30+ years of pool and spa experience and our long list of satisfied customers are your assurance of excellent service.

Whether you’re in the process of designing a new swimming pool for your home or already have a pool, it’s guaranteed that your pool will become the central focus of your outdoor entertainment. You can enhance that potential even further by adding pool accessories and other features that will draw you, your family, and your guests to your pool for many enjoyable hours together.

At Atlantis Pool & Spa, we offer a wide range of pool accessories and added features for you to consider. Some must be installed at the same time we build your pool, but others can easily be added to any pool. Here are some of the possibilities:

• Swimwise Automatic Pool Covers – Add safety, beauty, and money-saving heat retention with an automatic pool cover. When you’re not using your pool for swimming, a pool cover keeps debris out of the pool, prevents unauthorized pool access, and retains heat in the water, cutting your energy bills.
• Polaris Pool Automatic Vacuum Sweepers – You want to enjoy your pool, not spend your time cleaning it. Adding an automatic sweeper gives you a clean, beautiful, clean pool without all the hard work.
• Inter-Fab Diving Boards and Pool Slides – While your pool must be designed for diving, any pool can benefit from the fun of a pool slide. A wide variety of action-filled designs is available.
• Colorlogic LED Pool & Spa Lighting – When designing a new pool, don’t forget the enhancement of underwater pool lighting. It helps extend the pleasure of your pool into the night. LED lighting is energy-efficient, available in many colors, and can even included animated light shows.
• Add a Spa – Whether you’re building a new pool or already have a pool, why not add a beautiful, relaxing Garden Leisure Spa to your total outdoor water recreation area?
• Pool Toys and More – From poolside basketball nets and on the water games, to floating lounges and other entertaining options, there are dozens of entertaining and affordable accessories you, your family, and guests will enjoy.

Endless Possibilities for Your Pool in Minneapolis St. Paul, MN

At the Atlantis Pool & Spa showroom, we can show you all the pool accessories you can imagine, and even more. From our in-store display to our catalogs of other available pool enhancement products, you’ll be amazed at how much you can add to your pool and surrounding area. Just drop in anytime and we’ll be happy to show you hundreds of ways you can get even more from your pool and spa experience. We also carry a full line of pool chemicals and other products.

Our showroom is conveniently located in Brooklyn Center, just off I-694 & Brooklyn Blvd, at 4321 68th Ave. N. We’re open 7 days a week, and we’d love to see you and discuss pool accessories.

When it comes to heating pools in Minnesota, cost is always an issue. Since pool heaters extend our swimming season, most Minneapolis St. Paul pool owners specify a pool heater when they build a pool. Those who don’t usually add one later. Choosing the right pool heater is a critical issue. Efficient operation, long life, and initial cost are all factors in making the best choice for a system that will keep the water in your pool at a comfortable temperature, no matter the season.

At Atlantis Pool & Spa, we’ve learned that pool-heating systems from Hayward Pool Products are the best combination of all three. Quality engineering and construction make Hayward pool heaters have the reliability pool owners require, along with the energy efficiency and competitive initial cost that make them the smart choice for most pool owners.

Pool Heating Options – Minneapolis St. Paul, MN

At Hayward Pool Products, they know that there is no single pool heating system that’s right for every pool. So, they offer four distinct pool-heating systems:

• HeatPro Pool Heaters – If the perfect water temperature is your ideal, Hayward’s HeatPro series of heat pump pool heaters may be your perfect choice. Operating like an air conditioner in reverse, HeatPro heat pumps quietly and efficiently heat your pool’s water by taking heat from the air, without burning natural gas. Where HeatPro heating systems are specified, owners report up to 80% lower energy costs over less efficient gas heaters.
• Universal H-Series Low NOx Heaters – If environmental concerns are high on your list of priorities, these world-class pool heaters are ideal. With an industry-leading 84% efficiency rating and ultra-low NOx emissions, these pool heaters provide comfortable pool temperatures without harming the environment. Advanced Cupro-Nickel heat-exchanger technology and hi-tech insulation design extracts the maximum heat from every BTU of the natural gas it burns.
• H-Series MilliVolt Heaters – Ideal for salt-pool water purification systems, this series of heaters uses Cupro-Nickel heat exchangers and an advanced polymer header system to virtually eliminate corrosion and rust. Its high efficiency performance insures ideal pool temperatures while its corrosion-resistant engineering offers long life and durability.
• Electric Spa Heaters – Spa owners appreciate the sophisticated features and superb performance that make Hayward Spa Heaters outperform other brand of spa heater twice the size. Their compact size means they can be placed out of sight, even under the skirt of your spa.

The Right Hayward Pool Heater for Every Minnesota Pool

Whatever your situation, Hayward Pool Products offers a pool heater to suit your needs. Make the right choice, though, can be difficult. At Atlantis Pool & Spa, we have over 30 years of experience helping Minneapolis St. Paul area pool owners make the best heating choices for their specific pools and needs. You can rely on us to help you make an informed, correct choice that will keep your pool as enjoyable in early spring and fall as it is in the summer.

Other Pool Heating Money Savers for Your MN Pool

Along with making the right pool heater choice, there are other ways you can minimize your heating energy costs, while enjoying your pool at the ideal temperature. Ask your Atlantis Pool & Spa pool consultant how an automatic pool cover can save money by keeping the heat in your pool when you’re not using it. Ask, too, about solar pool heating options that can cut your energy bills.

Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minneapolis St. Paul Pool and Spa Heating Professionals

For your new pool, built by our experts, or your existing pool, the pool consultants at Atlantis Pool & Spa are the leading pool heating pros in the Twin Cities. Our 30+ years of quality service in designing, building and maintaining Minneapolis St. Paul pools, along with our intimate knowledge of Hayward Pool Products pool heating technology, means that we can help you choose the ideal solution for your pool. We have the experience and training you need to make the best choice. Call us at any time to discuss your pool heating needs. One of our pool consultants will be happy to explain every option for your new or existing pool.

At Atlantis Pool & Spa, we know that pool clarity and beauty is crucial to your family’s enjoyment, health, and safety. That’s why we recommend and specify Hayward pool filters for the pools we build and for upgrading existing pools. Hayward supplies every type of pool filter, so whatever your choice of filter type, there’s a Hayward filter system that is ideal for your individual pool. To help you understand pool filtration, here is a guide to pool filter types.

Selecting a Pool Filter for Your Minneapolis St. Paul Swimming Pool

There are three basic types of pool filtration system, each with its own characteristics:

• Sand Filters – Sand filters are the oldest and most frequently used type of swimming pool filtration. Water is pumped through a container of specially graded filter sand, where it flows from the top to the bottom of the filter. As it does, particles as small as 20-40 microns are trapped in the spaces between the sand grains and removed from your pool’s water. Every few weeks, the water flow is reversed and the accumulated material is flushed out of the sand and down the drain.
• Cartridge Filters – In a cartridge filter system, the pool water is passed through a filter cartridge, where particles as small as 10-15 microns are trapped. These filters require lower water pressure, which reduces backpressure on the pump. The filters are cleaned once or twice a season by simply hosing them off.
• Diatomaceous Earth Filters – These filters use a filter medium made up of countless millions of fossilized diatoms – microscopic skeletons of prehistoric life forms. This diatomaceous earth coats grids in the filter housing and removes particles as small as 5 microns in size. As with sand filters, these filters are cleaned by back flushing, which gets rid of the accumulated debris and sends it down the drain.

For Pool Filters, It’s The Particle Size That Matters

As you can see from the above descriptions, sand filters work to remove only larger sized debris particles while cartridge filters remove even smaller particles. Diatomaceous earth filters remove even the smallest particles. All produce clean, clear pool water, but you have a choice when specifying a filter system for your pool.

Hayward Pool Products manufactures a full range of filters in all of these three types. Depending on how your pool is used and your goals for water clarity, you may choose one or another of these filtration systems. At Atlantis Pool & Spa, we know that a Hayward Pool Filter will handle the job efficiently and reliably, no matter which system you choose. We can help you match your needs with the high-quality Hayward filter that will give you clear water reliably over the years.

Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minneapolis St. Paul Pool Filter Specialists

For your new pool or as a replacement for an existing pool, there’s a Hayward Pool Filter system that will provide you with clear, clean, transparent water. Let one of our professional pool consultants help you choose the ideal filtration system for your pool. We’ll show you the pros and cons of each type of system and help you make the best choice for your specific needs. In our 30+ years of experience, we’ve installed and maintained all of these types of filters, and have the expertise you need to make the right choice. Contact us at any time with your pool filtration questions. We’d love to help.

The pump that serves your Minnesota swimming pool is the heart of your pool system. It works endlessly and powerfully, pumping water through your pool, its filter, heater and every other system your pool uses to keep your water clear, safe, and clean. Only the best quality pool pumps can stand up to this tough job.

If you’re installing a new swimming pool or need a replacement pump for your pool, Hayward High Performance Pumps have the quality, reputation, and durability to meet the tough needs of your pool. Available in many models and sizes, there’s a Hayward pump that’s perfect for your swimming pool system. At Atlantis Pool & Spa, we highly recommend these pumps and have the training and expertise needed to install them properly and service them when needed.

Why Hayward Pool Pumps Stand Out from The Rest

• Hayward Pumps are Industry Leading – Quality engineering makes them dependable and energy efficient.
• A Model for Every Pool – From Hayward’s High Performance models and Medium Head pumps to Booster Pumps, Hayward offers a complete line of pumps to suit any pool or spa.
• See Through, Easy to Clean Debris Basket – All Hayward pool pumps make it easy to remove debris and leaves, and debris baskets are super-sized for convenience and extended time between cleanings.
• Heavy-Duty Motors – Designed for longevity and energy efficiency, Hayward pump motors utilize Air-Flow ventilation for quiet, cool operation.
• Corrosion-Free Pump Housings – Heavy-duty case thermoplastic housings assure long life and help prevent corrosion.
• Service-Ease Design – All parts can be serviced without removing plumbing or disturbing mounted components.
• Balanced, High-Output Impellers – Provide maximum output with the power to handle the most demanding installations, including pool/spa combinations and in-floor cleaning systems

Quality Pumps Mean Big Savings – Minneapolis St. Paul, MN

Only the highest quality pool pumps can stand up over the years and provide you with trouble-free operation. That means that Hayward Pool Pumps, engineered for durability and easy maintenance, offer a longer life, and that saves you money in the long run. Hayward Pool Pumps engineering also saves you money in energy costs, with some models offering up to 74% energy savings through multiple speed capabilities that match power usage with system demands.

Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minneapolis St. Paul Swimming Pool Pump Experts

Whether you’re specifying a pool pump for a new pool or choosing a replacement pump for your current system, rely on Atlantis Pool & Spa to help you choose the best possible pump for your pool. We have the training, experience, and expertise to help you make a pump choice that will give you the high performance, energy savings, and long life you expect and deserve. Atlantis technicians can install and service any Hayward pool pump you choose properly and safely. Call Atlantis Pool & Spa with any pool question and one of our pool consultants will be happy to assist you.