How to Keep Pool Water From Freezing in Winter

Prevent your swimming pool from freezing by taking the proper precautions.

When you have a pool, it requires maintenance summer and winter. To keep your pool from freezing in the winter, it is important to winterize your pool. Winterizing your pool will save you more time and money when the weather permits you to use the pool again. Freezing water causes damage to your pool; it can freeze the pipeline or crack the plaster. The best way to prevent this problem is to take the proper precautions.

Instructions

1. Clean your pool; make sure all particles such as leaves and branches are removed. Use pool-cleaning tools, such as a net to remove the debris. Vacuum the bottom of the pool and clean the sidewalls.

2. Check the pool's pH level. The pH level in the winter has to be the same as the pH level in the summer. Calcium hardness and total alkalinity must be balanced to ensure the water's cleanliness. Use a winterizing chemical in the water to help keep the pool ready for use in the swimming season.

3. Lower the water level below the skimmer. This will help with securing your pool cover onto the pool. If the water is too low, your pool cover will sink and not cover the pool correctly.

4. Remove any water from the plumbing pipes using a vacuum. After removing the water from each pipe, seal the pipe with a plug. A plug with a rubber gasket or O-shaped ring is best used. Secure the plugs with Teflon tape for easy removal when you are ready to use your pool again.

5. Change your filter running time for later times. Changing it to nighttime is also beneficial in preventing the pool water from freezing.

References

• CWI Pool Service: The Importance of Closing Your Pool For Winter