Water Fountain Maintenance - 5 Tips

Water Fountains are low maintenance if properly cared for.  Following a few simple tips will prolong the life of your water fountain and your fountain pump. 

1. Be sure your fountain pump is completely submersed in water.  When you first get your water fountain and run it for a few days you will see how often you will need to be adding water.  This depends on your climate, atmosphere in your home etc.  The size of your fountain will also be a factor as larger fountains such as a wall fountain will typically hold more water, thus no need to fill as often.
2. Keep the fountain pump clean of debris and buildup.  Your pump will be the first thing to see build up as this is what the water is flowing through and filtering the water.  You can simply take the pump out, wipe it clean with a sponge of cloth.  Remove the cover of the pump and clean out the inside as well.  If you have small areas in pump try using a toothbrush to scrub these hard to reach areas.
3. Using Distilled Water.  Distilled water is the best way to prevent algae build up.  It is however, not required. If you don’t have access to distilled water you can also try a fountain care product such as No more algae, No more white scale, or No more foam.  There are also great all natural fountain care products that are completely safe for pets and wildlife.  Try a fountain protector such as Care Free Enzymes.
4. Clean your water fountain regularly.  This will keep your water fountain beautiful on the outside, like a piece of art!  Most fountains can simply be emptied and wiped clean on the inside and out with a cloth or sponge.  If you have stainless steel or copper on your fountain see the care instructions provided or read more about Water Fountain Care and Maintenance 
5. Finally, keep your fountain running all the time.  This is a great tip for a couple reasons.  First of all, if you keep your water fountain on all the time it prolongs the life of the pump because it is not being turned on and off.  Keeping it running as much as possible will extend the life of your pump.  Secondly, your water will stay cleaner.  Still, stagnant water that is not moving will develop debris and buildup much faster.  This is just a great tip as many people think they need to shut their fountain off at night or when they leave for work.

I hope you enjoy these great tips!  Always be sure to read the manufacturers guide that will come with your water fountain as well because there may be some cleaning tips for your water fountain depending on the material.  For a large selection of water fountains visit Serenity Health.

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