Author: Pool & Spa Professionals

If you’re still running your hot tub on outdated equipment, you could be spending hundreds more than you need to every year—especially in the warmer months. Even in summer, your hot tub draws power to maintain water temperature, circulate through filters, and keep the jets ready for a soak. For homeowners in Portland and Vancouver, […]

  There’s nothing worse than peeling back your hot tub cover on a perfect summer evening—only to be greeted by cloudy, foamy water. It’s not just uninviting—it can signal underlying issues that, if ignored, may shorten the life of your system and affect your health.  In the Portland-Vancouver area, warmer weather, increased outdoor debris, and […]

  Just because the sun is shining doesn’t mean your hot tub gets the summer off. In fact, warmer weather and increased outdoor activity across the Portland-Vancouver area can create a perfect storm of hot tub issues—cloudy water, funky smells, and chemical imbalances that creep up faster than you’d expect.  At Rose City Pool & […]

In Portland and Vancouver, hot tubs often steal the spotlight in fall and winter—but don’t roll the cover shut just yet. Even as the days heat up and backyard barbecues take over the weekend calendar, your spa can still be one of the most relaxing, rejuvenating, and social spaces on your property.  Here in the […]

Portland’s sun is finally sticking around, and swim season is officially on the horizon. But before you send out party invites or plan your first pool day, it’s worth asking: is your pool really ready?  Small issues can turn into major repairs once summer kicks into gear. And in the Portland-Vancouver area—where winter freezes, spring […]

Running a pool in the Portland-Vancouver area doesn’t have to mean running up your energy bill. If you’re hearing your pump kick on more than your heat or noticing your filter running non-stop, it might be time to rethink your setup.  At Rose City Pool & Spa, we help homeowners from Hillsboro to Hazel Dell […]

  Few things are more disappointing than pulling back the pool cover in May only to find cloudy, lifeless water staring back at you. Whether you’re in Northeast Portland or up in Vancouver’s Salmon Creek, hazy water is a sign your pool needs help—and fast.  At Rose City Pool & Spa, we’ve helped pool owners […]

Spring in the Portland-Vancouver metro area means one thing: pool season is just around the corner. Whether you’re in a leafy Portland neighborhood like Laurelhurst or tucked away across the river in Vancouver’s Felida district, it’s time to peel off the pool cover and get your backyard centerpiece ready for action.  But before your first […]

If you’re lucky enough to live along the Old Evergreen Highway or in the peaceful neighborhood of Dubois Park, you already know the perks—gorgeous river views, quiet surroundings, and some of the best backyards in Vancouver. But those open, scenic spaces also come with a seasonal challenge: spring can be tough on pools that have […]

  In Father Blanchet Park, where green space is plentiful and backyards are often an extension of the living room, spring is the season for reconnecting with the outdoors. Whether you’re planning backyard BBQs, casual hangouts, or just some solo time under the stars, nothing complements the vibe like a sparkling clean pool—and a hot […]