Windsor Pool Closing

It’s that time of year again! Homeowners in Windsor are swapping out swim trunks for toboggans and trading in sunscreen for snowballs. As much fun as winter can be your swimming pool isn’t a fan of cold weather. It’s easy enough to clean your pool during the spring and summer but closing a pool for the winter is tricky. Local Puddle technicians provide expert Windsor pool closing services that protect water systems during the off-season. 

Some pool owners think that the best time to close systems for the season is following the September long weekend but trying to stick to a schedule might just backfire on you. The best time to shut swimming pools down is when the average outdoor temperature hits 15 degrees. Closing too early can result in algae growth and waiting too long puts pools at risk of damage caused by freezing. Don’t get stuck dealing with a DIY disaster when you can call a Puddle technician instead. 

Pool Closings: How the Experts Do It 

When the temperature starts to dip you likely aren’t using your pool as often as you were at the height of summer. It’s easy to forget about chemical treatments when a pool isn’t in use and just because a cover is on doesn’t mean that debris isn’t finding its way inside. An improper closing means contaminated water, potential damage and a whole lot of headache when you want to open your pool in spring. That is why Puddle technicians break the process down into multiple steps. 

Start with a Clean Slate: Before closing down for the season it is always a good idea to clean the pool, removing existing debris and scrubbing residue from walls, steps and flooring. This is also a great opportunity to check crucial components like the pump, filter and lines. This includes emptying skimmer baskets and checking cartridge filters or sand filters. 

Remove Detachable Components: Freezing temperatures make plastic brittle and leads to breakage. Instead of leaving plastic parts outdoors for the winter, have an expert detach them to be dried and stored for the off-season. 

Drop the Water Level: Any water left inside systems is at risk of freezing. Frozen water expands up to 9% and that is enough to cause some serious damage. By dropping the water level so it falls a couple of inches below the skimmers, it prevents water from seeping into vulnerable areas. It is also a good idea to winterize drain plugs in inground pools. 

Apply Winter Chemicals: When in use pool owners are pretty focused on keeping chlorine levels, alkalinity and calcium properly balanced but when winter comes around you’ve got other things to worry about. Proper application of winter chemicals reduce the risk of algae, prevent freezing and make maintenance more manageable. 

Switch Out Pool Covers: Mesh pool covers are great in summer because they help with heating. In the fall/winter these covers allow sunlight to reach pool water which encourages algae growth, discolouration and contamination. Instead, opt for a solid winter cover or safety cover. 

The Puddle Guarantee: Closings You Can Count On 

Puddle technicians are local to Windsor and surrounding areas, so we know how big of an impact freezing temperatures can have on a swimming pool. It doesn’t matter if you are dealing with an above ground pool, inground model or an indoor swim space, they still need attention during the off-season. Our Puddle Pros are highly trained and experienced in handling cold weather climates. 

In addition to offering up seasonal pool care Puddle technicians offer a range of pool programs designed to keep your water systems in great shape all year long. Puddle is proud to offer fully insured staff and services, affordable rates and transparent pricing so you are never surprised by your bill.