3 Things To Do To Maintain Your Pool During The Winter

Mbounzou Mafou (Deps)
Nov 11, 2022
1 min read

Updated: Feb 21, 2023

1.Remove Any Floating Cover From The Pool

The dangers to your pool during the colder months are not exactly the same as those that you have to deal with during the summer, so you should certainly have a dedicated winter cover ready to place upon it. This necessitates the removal of any floating cover, which should be cleaned and carefully dried and stored to prevent vermin from getting to it.

2.Continue Treating The Water

Unfortunately, algae do not stop growing simply because you have ceased using your pool for the winter, so you’ll need to keep on treating the water with shock chlorine or algaecide until the water temperature falls to about 7 degrees C (42 degrees F). Algae don’t usually grow in water that is below 15 degrees C or 60 degrees F, but it’s not impossible, particularly during mild winters.

3.Keep An Eye On The Pool Water Level

A lot of rainfall during the winter can bring with it the risk of your pool water level creeping up, which may, in turn, lead to water flowing into your drained down pump and filter systems, putting them at risk of issues such as frost damage. With some pool liners, it is crucial to prevent the water level from rising so much that water starts getting behind the liner.