Five Winter Pool Maintenance Tips All Pool Owners Should Follow
Pool owners know that pool maintenance happens year-round, even in winter. While the family may be swimming a lot less during winter weather, it doesn’t mean pool deterioration goes on vacation. Debris, algae, and freezing temperatures can cause severe damage to your pool. It’s important to follow expert winter pool maintenance tips in order to avoid headaches and costly repairs.
Wondering how to successfully take care of your pool during the winter months? Here are 6 winter maintenance tips from Family Pool Maintenance.
1. Keep Skimmers, Filters, and Other Baskets Clean
Even if you own a pool cover, leaves and dirt can sneak into your pool. Every month, you’ll want to check to see if debris has built up in your system. Check skimmer baskets, pump baskets, floor cleaner containers, and cleaner bags. By doing this, you’ll keep your pool running efficiently and ensure an easy spring pool opening.
2. Clean Pool Surfaces
If you’re lucky enough to have a beautiful sunny day during winter, you’ll want to clean your pool surface. Remove any debris floating on the top of the water. Then brush the sides, ladders, and floor in order to prevent algae growth.
3. Balance Chemicals
It can be tempting to skip this winter maintenance tip. You might even think, “I’ll just shock the water in the spring.” In the winter, you should balance your pH and chemicals every 1-2 weeks. An algaecide is also recommended to kill any existing algae and prevent new blooms during the winter.
4. Check Pool Water Levels
This task is relatively easy. Simply make sure your water is six inches below the skimmer. Delaware can experience freezing weather, so you don’t want any water freezing inside your pump or filter. If you live in a warmer climate, you may be able to keep your water levels near the top of your pool.
5. Inspect equipment
You’ll want to inspect your equipment for damage a few times each winter. Check your pool pump, heater and exposed plumbing to make sure everything is functioning properly and there are no leaks. Run the filtration pump and all auxiliary pumps continuously (the pool cleaner pump does not need to run). If functioning properly, your freeze guard should run the pump automatically until temperatures rise above freezing.
Winter pool maintenance isn’t complicated. All it takes is some scheduling and the grit to work out in the cold. However, especially during the busy holidays, pool maintenance can fall by the wayside.
Thankfully, Family Pool Maintenance offers a Winter Cleaning Special for homeowners in the Delaware and Tri-state area. One of our professional pool service personnel will clean debris, check water levels, and balance chemicals for just $95. We’ll do so using sanitary methods that maintain social distancing practices. Stay warm this winter. Leave the maintenance to your friendly pool professionals.
