The pool skimmer pulls the surface water and the debris into the filter. The skimmer's basket and the weir keep the pool clean.
The skimmer
The skimmer sits at the pool's waterline and pulls the surface flow. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Brookfield, the skimmer is the intake.
The basket
The basket catches the leaves and the debris before the pump. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Brookfield, the basket is the guard.
The weir
The weir flap lets the water in and keeps the debris out. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Brookfield, the weir is the valve.
The line
The suction line runs from the skimmer to the pump. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Brookfield, the line is the path.
The level
The water level keeps the skimmer working at the right height. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Brookfield, the level is the balance.
The care
The basket gets the regular empty and the clean. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Brookfield, the care is the routine.
The call
Care for the pool skimmer. Call 888-217-3585 and Brookfield Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Brookfield pro for the service.
Plumbing in Brookfield: what to know
In Brookfield, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Waukesha County — from Elm Grove, Wauwatosa and West Allis to ZIP codes like 53005, 53045, 53122 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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