Water Fountain Maintenance Tips

Spring has definitely sprung here in the Midwest, and we’ve begun to put our fountains outside and enjoy the peace they bring to our surroundings.  But we can’t enjoy them unless they’re properly working.  Keeping your fountain maintained is essential to creating your relaxing environment.

Be sure to check out our complete guide to fountain maintenance, but here are a few tips to get you started.

•    Keep your fountain pump completely submersed in water.  Keeping your fountain pump submersed ensures that the pump will stay cool and lubricated.  When you first get your water fountain, run it for a few days.  This gives you a good idea of how often you’ll need to add water.  Pay attention to the size of your fountain, as well as your climate.  Both these factors affect the water level.

•    Be sure the fountain pump is dirt and debris free.  Since the water is flowing through the pump, this is where dirt is sure to build up.  Take it out of the water and wipe it with a sponge or cloth.  Be sure to use something small, like a toothbrush, to get to the smaller or hard to reach places.  Don’t forget to clean the inside as well!  Also, check out these handy tips to prevent fountain bacteria buildup.

•    Leave the water running.  To preserve the life of your pump, let your water fountain flow.  You save wear and tear on your pump by not turning it off and on every day.  This could help your fountain pump last up to three or five years even!  Also, you’ll avoid stagnant water.  Stagnant water only contributes to dirt and debris, so help your water and your pump stay clean by keeping it running.

These quick tips will help get you on your way to creating a long lasting, peaceful environment.  If your pump has worn out, check out our fountain pumps.  We’ll help you pick the right pump for your fountain.  Or, if you’re just getting into relaxing with a water fountain, we have many to choose from. 

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