News & Updates

Pool Losing Water Overnight? Here’s What It Could Mean

Swimming pool at night with illuminated water and circular patterns, highlighting potential water loss issues relevant to pool maintenance and leak detection.
March 18, 2026

If you check your pool in the morning and notice the water level has dropped overnight, it can be alarming. While some water loss is normal due to evaporation, significant overnight water loss often points to a problem that shouldn’t be ignored. Because temperatures are cooler and the sun isn’t evaporating water at night, noticeable water loss between evening and... View More

Pool Leaking in Winter? What Homeowners Need to Know

Pool covered with a blue safety cover in a foggy setting, emphasizing the importance of winter pool inspections for homebuyers.
March 4, 2026

Because pool leak detection is our specialty, the professionals at APL are experienced in locating and repairing pool leaks throughout New Jersey. Our team performs year-round leak detection and repair using modern electronic leak-locating equipment along with visual verification through scuba diving when necessary. In most cases, your pool does not need to be drained in order for us to... View More

How Frozen Pool Pipes Can Wreck Your Pool This Winter (And What to Do About It)

Frozen pool pipes with icicles forming, highlighting the risks of winter damage to pools and the importance of proper winterization.
February 18, 2026

With this extended cold snap gripping New Jersey, pool owners face a serious threat: frozen pool pipes. If your pool wasn’t properly winterized, icy temperatures can do more than make things uncomfortable. They’re known to burst pipes, crack equipment, and cause hidden leaks that go unnoticed all the way to spring. If you don’t want an unfortunate summer surprise, early... View More

Why Winter Pool Inspections Are a Must for Homebuyers

Snow-covered swimming pool with a green cover, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence, illustrating the importance of winter pool inspections for leak detection.
January 14, 2026

Buying a home is exciting. There’s so much to think about, especially if the property comes with a swimming pool. If you’re in the process of buying a house and the pool is covered, you might assume you have to wait until spring to inspect it. That’s a really common misconception. But here’s the truth: just because the pool isn’t... View More

How to Check for Pool Leaks in Winter

December 17, 2025

As the cold months approach, it’s easy to assume that your pool is safe for the winter after it’s been prepped and covered. However, detecting leaks during the winter is just as important as during warmer months. Unchecked leaks can worsen, causing serious damage to your pool’s structure. To avoid costly repairs in the spring, winter pool leak detection is... View More

10 Warning Signs Your Pool Might Have a Hidden Leak

Warning sign indicating potential pool leak issues, emphasizing the importance of leak detection for pool maintenance in winter.
November 19, 2025

Not all pool leaks are dramatic, obvious gushes of water. Many start small, so small you might not even realize something’s wrong. That’s the danger. These hidden leaks quietly chip away at your pool’s structure, water balance, and equipment, leading to big bills later. If you own a pool in New Jersey, especially during high-use months, you need to know... View More

How Pool Leak Detection Works: What to Expect

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October 15, 2025

If your pool’s water level keeps dropping and you’ve ruled out evaporation, chances are you have a leak. But figuring out exactly where that leak is, and what’s causing it, isn’t something you want to guess at. That’s where professional leak detection comes in. In New Jersey, where seasonal changes can impact everything from plumbing lines to pool surfaces, pool... View More

The Cost of Ignoring Pool Leaks Over Time

Stacks of coins with lettered blocks spelling "COSTS," symbolizing the financial implications of ignoring pool leaks.
September 17, 2025

Owning a pool is a great investment in fun, fitness, and home value, especially in places like New Jersey where summers are savored. But when pool leaks go unnoticed or ignored, that investment can quickly turn into a financial drain. What starts as a small leak today can easily spiral into structural damage, skyrocketing water bills, equipment failure, and serious... View More

Don’t Just Dive In – Why Plumbing Knowledge Matters in Pool Leak Detection

Images of damaged pool plumbing, including a broken pipe, soil disruption, and visible leaks, illustrating challenges in pool leak detection and repair services in New Jersey and New York.
August 20, 2025

When your pool starts losing water, your first instinct may be to call a diver to investigate. After all, if someone can swim down and take a look, the issue must be solved, right? Not exactly. While scuba diving can be helpful for spotting visible leaks inside the pool, it’s only one small piece of a much larger diagnostic process.... View More

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Small Pool Leaks During Peak Summer Months

Group of five young adults joyfully jumping into a swimming pool during summer, highlighting fun and activity in pool care and maintenance.
June 18, 2025

During the heart of summer, your pool sees more activity than any other time of the year. Between frequent swim sessions, long hours of sun exposure, and increased chemical usage, your pool is working hard—and even the smallest issues can escalate quickly. One of the most commonly overlooked problems is a slow leak. While it may seem minor at first,... View More