You may not be ready to close your pool for winter, especially when it really isn’t cold out. However,
winter as we know it here in the panhandle will arrive before we know it. With the holidays coming,
you’ll be super busy and may not think about the pool until it’s too late.
The professionals at Phoenix Pools remind you to take a little time to ensure your pool will be ready
when warm weather returns.
If you have a pool cover, clean your pool before you put the cover on. Once the pool is covered, be sure
to keep the cover clean and don’t let leaves pile up on it because leaves and dirt can cause damage.
Check under the cover from time to time to make sure there isn’t any algae build up. You’ll also need to
test your chemicals and run the pump occasionally, as Phoenix Pools recommends. Clean the filter
regularly and check the pool pump and exposed plumbing to make sure everything works properly and
no leaks are detected.
The same cautions apply if your pool isn’t covered. Check for algae and run the pool pump occasionally
to keep the pool clean.
Winter temps can be a pool’s enemy, so keep an eye on the weather. We don’t usually have many
freezing temperatures, but when Mother Nature drops in with a freeze, equipment can be damaged,
causing potentially costly repairs.
If you want to use your pool year-round, you may want to invest in a pool heater. You’ll still need to
keep your pool clean and check the equipment to ensure it’s clean and running smoothly.
Make a note to call Phoenix Pool professionals to help you with pool care and cleaning needs. Your
investment will last a long time when you take good care of it.