• Home
  • Get A Quote
  • Customer Service
  • Refer a Friend
  • About Us
  • Location Map
  • Employee Directory
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
Call Us CALL US TODAY | (817) 563-5555
Matthews Insurance Group Logo
Best Car Insurance Agencies in Arlington
Helping Texans Spend Less
on Insurance Since 1992!
How Much Can We Save You?

  • Home
  • Get A Quote
    • AutomobileImage of right arrow
      • Auto Insurance Quote
      • Mexico Travel Insurance Quote
    • Business & CommercialImage of right arrow
      • Commercial Auto Insurance Quote
      • General Liability Quote Form
    • Health
    • HomeownersImage of right arrow
      • Manufactured Home Quote
      • Home Insurance Quote
      • Agent Consultation Request
    • Insurance
    • Life
    • Motorcycle
    • Personal Umbrella Insurance
    • Recreational Vehicle
    • Renters
    • Trucking
    • Watercraft & Boat
  • Customer Service
    • Online Account Access
    • AutomobileImage of right arrow
      • Request ID Card for Auto Policy
      • Request Declaration and Coverages Page for Auto Policy
      • Send Declaration and Coverages Information to Lien Holder
      • Add Vehicle to Existing Auto Policy
      • Remove Vehicle from Existing Auto Policy
      • Add Driver to Existing Auto Policy
      • Remove Driver from Existing Auto Policy
    • Business & CommercialImage of right arrow
      • Request ID Card for Commercial Auto Policy
      • Request Declaration and Coverages Page for Commercial Auto Policy
      • Add Vehicle to Existing Commercial Auto Policy
      • Remove Vehicle from Existing Commercial Auto Policy
      • Add Driver to Existing Commercial Auto Policy
      • Remove Driver from Existing Commercial Auto Policy
      • Request General Liability Certificate of Insurance
    • Homeowners
    • MotorcycleImage of right arrow
      • Request ID Card for Motorcycle Policy
      • Request Declaration and Coverages Page for Motorcycle Policy
      • Add Motorcycle to Existing Policy
      • Remove Motorcycle from Existing Policy
      • Add Driver to Existing Motorcycle Policy
      • Remove Driver from Existing Motorcycle Policy
    • Recreational VehicleImage of right arrow
      • Request ID Card for Recreational Vehicle Policy
      • Request Declaration and Coverages Page for Recreational Vehicle Policy
      • Add Recreational Vehicle to Existing Policy
      • Remove Recreational Vehicle from Existing Policy
      • Add Driver to Existing Recreational Vehicle Policy
      • Remove Driver from Existing Recreational Vehicle Policy
    • Renters
    • Watercraft & BoatImage of right arrow
      • Request ID Card for Watercraft Policy
      • Request Declaration and Coverages Page for Watercraft Policy
      • Add Watercraft to Existing Policy
      • Remove Watercraft from Existing Policy
      • Change Primary Operator on Existing Watercraft Policy
  • Blog
  • Make a Payment
  • Resources
    • Secure File Area
    • Refer a Friend
    • Important Links
    • Insurance Glossary
    • News Center
  • About Us
    • About Matthews Insurance Group
    • Location Map
    • Employee Directory
    • Customer Testimonials
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Contact Us

Auto Insurance AUTO

 

Home Insurance HOME

Business Insurance BUSINESS

 

 

Motorcycle Insurance MOTORCYCLE

 

RV Insurance RV

 

Life & Health Insurance LIFE & HEALTH

 

Home > Blog > Winterize Your Swimming Pool
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021

Winterize Your Swimming Pool

Winterize Your Pool: Protect Your Pool and Spa from Freeze Damage

Swimming Pool with Winter Cover

Your pool and spa are big investments, so it’s important to maintain them year-round. In this blog, we’ll go over the winterization basics for inground pools and above ground pools, as well as touch on spas and recommended products.

  • If your area is subject to frequent hard freezes, properly winterize your pool equipment and piping then cover the pool.
  • In milder climates, keep your pump running as you normally would to keep the pool water from freezing.
  • Above Ground Pools are particularly susceptible to winter damage and require extra care and attention.
  • Spas should be enjoyed throughout the winter months. Closing your spa is not recommended unless it will not be used for at least three months (i.e. in a vacation home).

Pool Fact: Water chemistry and safety are equally important in winter and summer.

How to Close an Inground Swimming Pool

Follow these 6 steps to close your pool in areas with frequent hard freezes:

  1. Properly balance pool water. Also add shock treatment (chlorinated or non-chlorinated).
  2. Lower the water level to below the skimmer.
  3. Clear pipes and equipment of water using a blower or compressor and plug the pipes at the pool.
  4. Add swimming pool antifreeze to the lines to prevent freezing.
  5. Place a Gizzmo* (or similar device) in the skimmer to seal it and absorb pressure from ice. Ask your local Pool Retailer for more details on the Gizzmo for your skimmer.
  6. Install your safety cover or winter tarp cover using water tubes to secure.

Rain and snow can add hundreds of pounds of pressure to your winter pool cover. A pool cover pump will keep standing water from weighing it down and will extend the life of your cover.

To prepare your pool for the winter in milder climates:

  1. Make sure that the pump is running during periods of below freezing temperatures.
  2. Keep the water properly balanced and sanitized throughout the off-season months.
  3. Some pool owners also choose to install a Winter Cover or Safety Cover.
Winter Pool Cover, Inground Swimming Pool

Pool Fact

Pumps should be kept running during freezing temperatures or completely drained during the winter to avoid a risk of damage to the pump, filter, heater, pipes, and any other in-line equipment.

How to Close an Above Ground Swimming Pool

  1. Properly balance pool water. Also add shock treatment (chlorinated or non-chlorinated).
  2. When preparing to winterize the pool, do not drain water below the recommended level. NEVER DRAIN POOL COMPLETELY.
  3. Lower the water level to below the skimmer opening and plug returns in the pool. Install the skimmer faceplate cover.
  4. Clear pipes and equipment of water and insulate them. Remove and store your pump.
  5. Install the air pillow and then the pool cover
  6. Store your pump, hoses, and other in-line equipment that can be removed.

Common reasons why above ground pool walls could collapse or fail:

  1. The skimmer catches water which then freezes, causing the skimmer to become too heavy for the wall to support. This eventually causes the wall(s) to collapse.
  2. An ice expansion pushes out against the walls, causing the walls to buckle under the immense pressure and weight of the ice.

Spa Fact

Spas are designed to run and be enjoyed throughout the winter months. However, it is recommended that you lower the water temperature when the spa is not in use.

Winterize the Pool | Inground Swimmming Pool
 
Posted 1:55 PM

Tags: pools, pipes, frozen pool pipes, swimming pool, freezing, frozen pool equipment
Share |


No Comments


Post a Comment
Required
Required (Not Displayed)
Required


All comments are moderated and stripped of HTML.

NOTICE: This blog and website are made available by the publisher for educational and informational purposes only. It is not be used as a substitute for competent insurance, legal, or tax advice from a licensed professional in your state. By using this blog site you understand that there is no broker client relationship between you and the blog and website publisher.
Blog Archive
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2016
  • 2014

  • business insurance(10)
  • auto insurance(6)
  • workers comp(4)
  • car insurance(4)
  • general liability(3)
  • home insurance(3)
  • tips(3)
  • commercial auto insurance(3)
  • accident(2)
  • flood insurance(2)
  • electricians(2)
  • liability insurance(2)
  • pools(1)
  • texas insurance(1)
  • renters insurance(1)
  • low rate insurance(1)
  • frozen pool pipes(1)
  • general liability insurance(1)
  • independent agent(1)
  • freezing(1)
  • flu tips(1)
  • insure(1)
  • startup(1)
  • pipes(1)
  • who should i list(1)
  • insurance rate increase(1)
  • accident forgiveness(1)
  • insurance quote(1)
  • cheaper auto insurance(1)
  • drivers(1)
  • employment practices liability insurance(1)
  • epli(1)
  • cheap auto insurance(1)
  • insurance(1)
  • direct(1)
  • claims(1)
  • online(1)
  • insurance claims(1)
  • homeowners insurance(1)
  • motorcycle insurance(1)
  • auto insurance rate(1)
  • hvac insurance(1)
  • commercial insurance(1)
  • swimming pool(1)
  • cheap auto insurance texas(1)
  • frozen pool equipment(1)

View Mobile Version
Facebook
Twitter
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Carriers
Twitter Logo
Tweets by @insurancedudes

Resources

Home About Us Get a Quote Customer Service Newsletter Contact Us

Contact Us

image of compass

 

  • 5840 W Interstate 20
  • Ste 135
  • Arlington, TX 76017
  • O: 817-563-5555
  • T: 844-MIG-2015
  • F: 817-701-0266
© Copyright. All rights reserved.
Powered by Insurance Website Builder