Atlanta Pool Services Tips for Winter Pool Care

If you are one of the majority of Atlanta pool owners who doesn’t use their swimming pool during the winter, you may be very likely to ignore the swimming pool maintenance necessary during the winter. However, it is essential that you complete some basic items to ensure your backyard oasis is ready to dive back into your pool this spring.

For people with above ground swimming pools , the cover cable and cover needs to be checked periodically. This will ensure that it is secure because if it becomes loose, the cover and air pillow could slip into the water. The air pillow should be checked to make sure it remains inflated and if it goes flat, it needs to be replaced. This is critical because the air pillow works to keep the swimming pool walls from splitting in the event the water freezes and expands. If it is not inflated, it will not work.

You need to either pump the rain water off or siphon it off of the pool cover on a regular basis during the wintertime. Remove leaves frequently too, so that the weight doesn’t result in collapsing or tearing the pool cover. Additionally, if the liner leaks then a great deal of water can be lost.

In-ground swimming pool owners who use water tube-type covers will need to replace broken tubes in the winter months. The tubes are critical for keeping the cover secure. Avoid unnecessary trips to the store by buying extra to keep on hand or calling in the professional Atlanta pool services technicians to inspect and replace them for you.

Never, ever use any type of heavy object to keep the cover secure and in place. Cinder blocks, bricks, and other heavy items will cause detrimental damage if the cover slips or fails. If you have a spring or mesh type of cover, the springs and straps will need to be adjusted periodically. This is especially necessary during the initial few years of using the cover. After it is first installed, you should expect for the straps to stretch. Don’t worry. This is normal. Keeping them tight throughout the winter is important.

The water levels need to be paid attention to throughout the entire year, including the winter months when the pool is not being used. The water level should be right at or just below the skimmer level. It shouldn’t be lower than 18 inches down from the pool top. If it is lower than that, then it could cause the cover to excessively stretch and either pull the anchors out of your deck or tear them. Water that is too high will probably cause for the water to not properly drain from the cover, which can collapse it due to the additional weight. Water can be added or removed with a pump or garden hose.

For help with your pool care, contact Pinnacle Pool Services , the local Atlanta pool service experts. We have the manpower, knowledge, experience, and equipment you need for your pool’s optimal performance.