Our Comprehensive Pool Closing Process
Our meticulous approach to pool closing ensures every aspect of your system is safeguarded. We follow a detailed checklist, leaving no stone unturned in preparing your pool for the cold.
- Water Chemistry Adjustment: We balance your pool’s water chemistry to prevent algae growth and staining during the off-season. This step is crucial for maintaining water quality and preventing issues that could arise when the pool reopens.
- Equipment Disconnection and Storage: Pumps, filters, heaters and other external equipment are properly disconnected, drained and stored. This prevents freeze damage and extends the lifespan of your valuable pool machinery.
- Blowing Out Lines: This critical step involves using specialized air compressors to force all water out of your pool's plumbing lines. Blowing out lines ensures no water remains to freeze and crack pipes, a common and costly winter damage.
- Antifreeze Application: After lines are blown clear, non-toxic pool antifreeze is added to ensure any residual water in the plumbing does not freeze. This provides an extra layer of plumbing protection in case of extreme cold.
- Winterization Chemicals: We add specific winterization chemicals designed to inhibit algae and bacteria growth over the long winter months. These treatments keep your pool water clearer and make spring opening much easier.
- Skimmer and Return Line Plugging: Specialized plugs are installed in skimmer lines and return lines to prevent water from re-entering the plumbing system. This seals off the critical lines from environmental exposure.
- Safety Cover Installation: For pools with safety covers, we meticulously install and secure them according to manufacturer specifications. Proper safety cover installation is vital for both pool protection and preventing accidental entry.
- Final Inspection: A thorough final inspection ensures every step has been completed correctly and your pool is fully secure for its off-season care. We double-check all connections and covers.
