Winter is around the corner. In many places, it brings snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. And these are some things that don't really enjoy the company of a pool. As a pool owner, you have a decision to make:

●     Winterize your pool and close it, or

●     Keep your pool open, but take all the protective measures.

If you have decided to keep your pool open, you have some work to do. After all, you don't want to wake one morning and find your beloved swimming pool frozen. There is so much to go wrong; cracked equipment, burst pipes, forgetting to freeze-proof your pool can only lead to severe outcomes. And all these outcomes only invite expensive repairs.

Check out these tips for swimming pool freeze protection/avoid repairs:

Keep Your Pool Pumps Working

If you live in a place where the winter temperatures drop below freezing, make sure you keep your pool pumps working all the time. It will keep the water circulating in your pool and prevent it from freezing.

Getting an Automatic Freeze Guard

A freeze guard or a freeze protector is a handy device that indicates if the temperatures are falling dangerously close to freezing temperatures. If it does detect a drop in temperature, the freeze guard will automatically fire up your pool pumps to circulate the water. It will keep the pumps running until the outside temperature rises above the freezing point, and it's safe to turn them off.

Cover Your Pool

You can do so by using a solar cover to keep the pool warm and retain the heat from the pool heater. Covering your pool is not a difficult job and proves quite helpful. So invest in a good cover and make the most of your winter pool heating.

Keep a Clean Pool

With temperatures dropping rapidly, there is a great chance for ice to start forming on the water surface. It can happen even with the pool covers put on. So make it a habit to skim your pool surface to get rid of the ice. And when you are doing so, remember to check that the water is at the right level.

Cold temperatures make everything expand, and that includes the soil surrounding your in-ground pool. When this happens, the ground pushes against the pool's edges, causing the tiles to crack. To prevent this, make sure your water level is right so that it can counter the pressure from the frozen soil.

Run the Pool Heater

This is a no brainer! You need to keep your pool heater running for close to 12 hours every day, depending on where you live. As a pool owner, you need to keep the heater running until the water is well above freezing temperatures.

Get Your Act, Right!

To keep your swimming pool freeze protected, you have to make sure the water is above freezing temperature. Simple! But we'll agree it takes a bit of hard work. If you want to consult the experts, reach out to us at Water & Pool.

At Water & Pool Solutions, Inc., our experts ensure that you aren’t risking anyone’s well-being whenever they dive into the pool. We make it easy for you to enjoy your time poolside. For pool repairs and service—we do the best. So, call our pool experts at 334-264-2700 or contact us online and let us take over your pool troubles