With fall comes a lot of work especially for pool owners. This is the time of year you need to start thinking about closing your pool for the season. Proper winterization is very important due to the freezing temperatures, water icing over, debris and other seasonal conditions. It is common for a number of problems to develop in your pool and its equipment during the winter season. Metropolitan Pools would like to break down how professional pool services can take care of the winter closing process and help protect your pool during the winter season.
Balancing the Pool Water
Before you completely shut down your pool for the winter, a professional pool service will test and balance the water. They will ensure you have proper pH, alkalinity, and sanitizer levels which will better protect your pool and its equipment when not in use. Balancing the water also helps to reduce the risk of algae growth and other water-quality problems.
Cleaning the Pool
Another essential task that needs to be done before winter is to thoroughly clean the pool. Leaves, dirt and debris need to be removed from the water. Removing all of the debris will help keep the water cleaner during the winter and make it even easier to open the pool back up for the next swimming season.
Lowering the Water Level
Depending on the type of pool you have, and type of pool cover you use, the water level may need to be lowered. A professional knows how much water should be removed without causing any unnecessary risk to the pool. This simple procedure can help protect your pool throughout the winter.
Protecting Pool Equipment
During the intense cold weather, the water in the pool can turn into ice and cause serious damage to the pool’s equipment. When water is left inside hoses, pump, filter and heating system the ice expands resulting in cracking and damaging the pool’s equipment. When winterizing your pool, your pool service professional will drain out all of the water that may be left inside to prevent freeze related damage.
Adding Winter Pool Chemicals
Depending on the type of pool you have and the current local conditions, sometimes a winterizing chemical may need to be added. Before covering your pool some winterizing chemicals can better help control algae and improve water quality during the off season. A professional pool service can recommend the right products and amounts for your pool.
Installing the Pool Cover
You will want to place a quality pool cover to help protect your pool’s water from leaves, dirt, snow and debris during the off season. A professional pool service can properly install and secure the cover, so it stays in place throughout the winter.
Checking the Pool Before Closing
The last and final step to winterizing your pool is the inspection. A pool service professional always completes a thorough inspection and walkthrough of the pool and its equipment to make sure there are no potential problems. If they discover your pool has a leak, worn components and other concerns, they will address these issues to ensure they do not become bigger problems and delay the use of your pool for the next swimming season.
Vinyl Pool Installation, Repair, Maintenance & More in Sandusky, Lorain, Elyria, Medina, Parma, Mentor, Akron & Greater Cleveland, Ohio
There is a lot to do when that time of year comes when you need to prepare and shut down your pool for winter. By having your pool professionally winterized, you can help protect your investment during the off-season and make opening the pool in the spring easier and less stressful. For professional pool services, contact Metropolitan Pools today.