Have you ever wondered why many pool owners winterize their swimming pool? The reason is to protect it from damage caused by water freezing. Also, it can be as clean as possible for the upcoming season. If you are planning to winterize your pool, but don’t know how to start, then this article has got you covered!

Importance of Winterizing the Pool

If you want to avoid a variety of problems, winterizing a pool is essential. Here are the most common issues you can find in your pool.

●     Cracked sides

●     Personal safety issues

●     Burst pipes

●     Chemistry problems

How to Winterize Your Swimming Pool?

Before the temperature drops below freezing, you should winterize your pool. Below is the process that you need to follow.

Check the Chemical Filters

When your swimming season comes to an end, that’s the perfect time to check, clean, or replace your pool cartridge filters. If your pool has diatomaceous earth (DE) filter, you need to continue your monthly checks like backwashing, reloading DE, etc. And you’ll also need to do a thorough clean up if you’re not planning to drain your pool.

Clean the Pool

You might not be taking a cold dip during the winter, but you have to clean it if there is water in the pool. Skim and scoop out all the leaves, dirt, and any algae that you see floating. If you ignore all this, it will eventually make your filters work overtime, which will lead to early replacement and algae growth. You can cover your pool to lessen the extra work during the winters but make sure the water is clean.

Chemical Experiments with the Water

You should know how to check your pool’s water chemistry, even if you have hired a pool maintenance service. How to do so? All you have to do is use testing strips and dip one in the water. Now compare the strip color to the chart on the packet. The vital levels to check are chlorine, pH, and alkalinity. If one of these is more than the range, consult your pool service or call Water & Pool Solutions.

Hide Your Pool

Not literally! Well, actually, yes! Buy a pool cover for the winter season to stop foreign particles and contaminants from entering the pool. It will also protect your pool from sunlight and algae growth. A cover can also help to keep your pool chemistry stable.

Drain Out Some Water

Follow this step if you’re entirely shutting your pool for the winter season. You can use a water pump to drain out at least a foot of water below the skimmer mark. The step will allow you to blow out the remaining water from the plumbing and prevent freezing and pipe bursts.

Your Takeaway

To completely shut down your pool, clean all your pool accessories and store them in a cool and dry place. It includes brushes, skimmers, ladder, chlorine tablet containers, etc. 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!