How to Care for Your Pool in the Off-Season
Last month, we discussed how to properly take care of your hot tub for the winter season; But what about your pool? Is winter maintenance necessary for pools, too? Our answer is yes. In order to protect your pool equipment, regular maintenance in all seasons is necessary. To help you out this winter, we’ve put together some helpful information to keep in mind:
Pool covers are necessary for the winter
To maintain your pool’s health, you’ll need to keep it covered. Doing so protects water from dangerous contaminants, debris, leaves, and snow and ice. In addition to using a pool cover, you’ll also want to regularly clean debris off of the cover. Too much weight on the pool cover can tear it or cause it to become detached, resulting in unclean water.
Watch out for freezing weather
Weather below 32 degrees Fahrenheit can potentially cause major plumbing issues and damage to your pool. To prevent the impact caused by cold weather, run your pump for 24 hours on chilly days to keep the water in circulation. Regularly check your heater to ensure its proper functioning.
Pool cleaning isn’t reserved to warm weather months
You’ll want to keep your pool water clean to avoid possible health issues. Proper cleaning also reduces the risk of damage to your expensive pool equipment. You can do this by regularly testing your pool’s chemical balances with test strips and kits, and keeping chlorine and enzyme levels regulated. It’s also a good idea to brush the walls and flooring of your pool to prevent algae growth.
Of course, regular cleaning and maintenance can be a hassle, and not everyone has the time to spare to properly maintain their pool’s health. For timely and efficient swimming pool repair, maintenance, and swimming pool equipment in Richland County, OH, and nearby areas, you can always count on The Pool Guy. In addition to pool repair, we also service residential spas and hot tubs. Call us at (419) 544-2881 for help servicing your pool today!
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