Maple Ridge Pool Closing Services

How to Close Your Pool For Winter

When pools are being used, water chemistry and debris removal will often be a top priority. As temperatures drop, chemical levels and cleanliness are still important, but so are internal mechanisms and water systems. When the average outdoor temperature reaches 15 degrees, it is time to start thinking about closing down for the season. At this point, cold snaps can happen. Frozen temperatures cause plastic to become brittle, which means shorter life spans and more breakage. Before you put those winter covers on, have a technician prep your pool for the winter.

Getting Started: It takes prolonged periods of exposure to freezing temperatures for large bodies of water to freeze over. Small amounts of water, on the other hand, can freeze over quickly. Pool water that is sitting around pool pumps or in return lines will freeze readily and can cause widespread damage. Frozen water expands up to 9%, which doesn’t sound like much but is enough to cause pipes to burst. Dropping the water levels so they fall below jets and skimmers keeping water out of sensitive areas. Winterizing drain plugs is also important to preventing water from seeping into vulnerable areas where it can freeze and cause damage.

Managing Debris & Water Treatments: Preventing algae is important no matter the time of year, but it is difficult to keep up with over the course of the off-season. Winterizing chemicals can help to reduce the risk of algae blooms from taking over. While you might not be concerned with chlorine levels during the off-season, it is important to inspect water condition once in a while to ensure you aren’t going to pull back winter or safety covers to find a swamp.

Protecting Pool Equipment: In order to protect pool components, it is a good idea to remove detachable items to be dried and stored until spring. It is also important to blow out the lines of your water system to prevent freezing. It is also a good idea to check up on filtration systems. In the event that cartridge filters are showing signs of strain or damage, it is good to know before the winter takes a toll, allowing an opportunity to organize repairs or replacements. In the case of a sand filter, it is always better to know when a sand replacement is on the horizon in order to organize appointments or budget for the service.

Local pool specialists understand what makes your swim space tick, at any time of year. Each member of the team is highly trained and experienced, as well as fully insured to protect properties, technicians and surrounding areas. Don’t leave your pool out in the cold, call a Puddle Pro instead!