Austin Pool Closing

It’s easy to enjoy a swimming pool at any time of year but taking care of them isn’t always so simple. If you find that you aren’t using your pool at all, are looking ahead to a long vacation or are hoping to sell your home, closing a swim space might be the best option for you. Don’t struggle to shut your water systems down only to end up with a DIY disaster, call Puddle instead! Local technicians provide Austin pool closing services that are efficient, affordable and protect your swimming pool from damage. 

It’s rare for the average temperature in Austin to drop below 30 but that doesn’t mean that pool owners shouldn’t worry about winter. Anyone can stop by a pool supply store to pick up a pool closing kit but these don’t guarantee results! Everything from the type of chemicals that you put in to the type of winter cover that you put on will have an impact on the overall condition of your pool. Let an expert handle the heavy lifting so you can get on with your days. 

The Best Way to Close Your Pool: When, Why & How 

Living in Texas you don’t necessarily have to worry about closing your pool for the winter. Unlike other states where the temperatures drop below freezing, Austin pool owners aren’t focused on pool antifreeze or winter chemicals. Instead, one of the biggest off-season threats to swimming pools in Austin is disuse. 

Pool water isn’t self regulating. Without regular applications of chemical treatments it won’t take long for water chemistry to become imbalanced. It doesn’t take long for water to go from crystal clear to cloudy, then teal and finally green. When this happens algae growth begins to take over, turning your swimming pool into a swamp. Closing your pool is a solution to a long-term absence or disuse. 

There is a big difference between closing an inground pool or an above ground pool. Luckily, local Puddle technicians are highly trained and experienced in dealing with both. In both cases it’s important to take a multi-step approach that protects pools from top to bottom. 

Remove Debris: Leaves, dirt and other organic debris have a funny way of sneaking into pools. Even with a cover on it doesn’t take long for unwanted items to start to pile up. The longer that these items sit, the worse of an impact they are going to have. For those items sitting on the bottom of your pool, the longer they sit the more likely it is that they will leave permanent staining behind. Before closing down Puddle technicians will scrub residue from walls, steps and sides, use manual vacuums to suck up debris from corners and hard angles, and empty skimmer baskets for a clean slate. 

Keep Water Out: Closing a pool doesn’t mean having to drain the whole thing! If there is water sitting inside plumbing lines or around equipment it will still be susceptible to contamination. The best way to prevent damage and keep things running smoothly is to stop water from reaching vulnerable areas. This means dropping the water level so it falls a few inches below the skimmer line, winterizing drain plugs, flushing internal lines and removing detachable pool equipment to be dried and stored. 

Apply Speciality Chemical Combinations: Any old test kit can give you a bit of insight into whether or not your chlorine level is off but they can’t predict what your pool will need during the off-season. After years of industry experience Puddle technicians are able to create a chemical combination that is designed to reduce the rate of algae growth. 

Swap Out your Pool Cover: A pool cover is designed to keep dirt and debris out but it does a lot more than that. In the summer months a mesh cover allows sunlight in and helps with heating. Leaving a mesh cover on when it starts to get cold creates the perfect environment for bacteria to build, thrive and spread. Changing out mesh covers for solid models or safety covers is a great way to keep the sunshine out and reduce the rate of algae growth. 

There is a never a bad time to close your pool but if you don’t want to go through the hassle, consider an off-season cleaning program instead. For those pool owners that aren’t keen to swim during the off-season but don’t want to close their water systems down, ask a Puddle technician about your options for off-season cleaning programs. These programs make it possible to keep your routine at a reduced rate. Drop cleaning schedules from weekly to bi-weekly and keep pools sparkling clean all year long. When you want to open back up in spring all you have to do is turn on your heater and hop in. 

Puddle Pool Care: Just Call the Experts! 

If you think that a full pool closure is your best option, just ask an expert! Local Puddle technicians are ready to swing into action, protecting your pool from cold weather and contamination during the off-season. We will walk you through the process, explaining as we go and provide helpful tips and tricks for pool care during the fall/winter season. 

Each member of the Puddle team is highly trained and experienced in dealing with swimming pools of all shapes, sizes and styles at any time of year. In addition to industry knowledge Puddle technicians provide excellent results, top-notch customer service, affordable rates and fully insured services. Transparent pricing means our customers get peace of mind that they’ll never receive a higher than expected bill and the price of chemicals is always included in the cost! 

With options to book online or by-phone 24 hours a day there is never a bad time to get in touch with your local Puddle Pro.