{"id":97,"date":"2020-12-22T23:57:21","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T23:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ironmanpoolcare.com\/pool-care-blog\/winter-pool-maintenance\/"},"modified":"2021-01-10T01:51:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-10T01:51:39","slug":"winter-pool-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ironmanpoolcare.com\/pool-care-blog\/winter-pool-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Pool Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wherever you are, and regardless of the season, swimming pool winter maintenance is crucial. Besides using household products to clean your pool<\/a>, keep in mind that protecting your swimming pool from winter damage can help you save money in the long run and allow you to use it again in the spring. <\/p>\n

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Winter Pool Maintenance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Continue reading to learn about the importance of winter pool maintenance, covering your pool, maintaining the equipment, and balancing the chemicals during winter.<\/p>\n

Winter Pool Covers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Adding a pool cover is essential in colder areas to protect your pool from debris, snow, and animals. Therefore, understanding pool cover maintenance is also highly important.<\/p>\n

Pool Cover Maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first step is to attach your winter pool cover to your pool. To do so for an inground pool, make sure the bags or water blocks are secured and all the safety components are right in place. On the other hand, if it\u2019s an above ground pool, you can use securing cover clips, inflate the air pillow, or tighten the cable. Once it\u2019s attached, use a hose to remove plant debris and a vacuum to remove any excess water off your pool cover. When it comes to snow, you can use a roof rake to pull it off the cover. Never forget to take the necessary safety precautions while dealing with ice and snow.<\/p>\n

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Swimming Pool Winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pool Parts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re not using your pool, pool parts tend to get out of sight and forgotten. However, these parts require regular maintenance to keep them working properly. Winter pool maintenance of pool parts needs:<\/p>\n

– Periodical checking of the pool pump, filter, and heater<\/p>\n

– Excess water removal to prevent pipes from cracking due to freezing water<\/p>\n

Winter Pool Chemistry<\/strong><\/h3>\n

How to clean a swimming pool after winter? Chemically balanced water is essential to a clean swimming pool as most pool owners don\u2019t drain their pool for winter completely. Balanced water will make the opening process much easier as it\u2019ll prevent bacteria, algae, and waterlines. While being closed, make sure to follow these winter pool maintenance tips:<\/p>\n

– Get rid of all pool chemicals from the previous season, they\u2019ve already lost their effect<\/p>\n

– When it\u2019s not being used, check your pool chemistry every two months to prevent the growth of bacteria and algae<\/p>\n

– If the weather allows you to not cover your pool during winter<\/a>, keep your pool clean to avoid potential health risks<\/p>\n

– Add an enzyme to eliminate the non-living contamination and prevent waterlines<\/p>\n

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Winter Pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Winter Freeze Alerts<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To prevent cracked pipes, leaks in your pool liner, and other common pool repairs<\/a>, make sure to prepare your pool for winter. Keep in mind that the cost to maintain a pool after winter damage will be higher than if you go for prevention instead. To be ready in advance, get a digital timer with a temperature sensor that notifies you of dangerous temperatures. Also, you can set weather app alerts to your phone to know when the next freeze will be. If you have any questions related to winter pool maintenance, contact the professionals. You\u2019ll save more time and money if you maintain your pool during winter!<\/p>\n