Winter Swimming Pool Maintenance in Athens

Now that you have had the Athens pool services professionals winterize your pool, you may believe you are finished for the season. However, there are regular winter swimming pool maintenance services you still need to have completed through the cold season.

Pinnacle Pool Services is here to explain step-by-step what you need to do to properly maintain your swimming pool and save money. Proper pool maintenance during the winter will help you to have a smooth swimming pool opening in the spring.

Make sure that your swimming pool has been winterized by professionals and is properly covered. Consistently keep an eye on your safety or winter pool cover to make sure it is secure. Heavy rain and snow, as well as gusty winds can cause damage to your pool cover. In order to fully protect your swimming pool, you need to make sure the cover stays in place.

Above Ground Pools

For above ground pools, you should check that the heavy-duty air pillow is fully inflated and holding up the cover properly. The cover cable should be tight, the winter seal wrap and cover clips need to be secure, or if you use winter cover wall bags; make sure they are holding the pool cover properly in place.

In-Ground Pools

It is important to keep check on your winter pool cover by making sure it is being securely held in place by water bags or water blocks. If you are using a pool safety cover, you will need to verify every component of the safety cover is holding the entire cover to your deck or patio area. If you have any broken or missing parts, you can contact your local pool services in Athens professionals for help to replace them.

Remove Debris/Leaves from the Cover’s Top

Whether you have an in-ground or above ground pool, you will need to keep the pool cover clean. The pool cover accumulate leaves, dirt, and debris throughout the winter season. Wet leaves will weight down your pool cover because they are so heavy. If you use a leaf net on your pool, then keep on top of the leaf disposal to get rid of the collected leaves. You will also help to prevent contamination of the pool water by keeping the pool cover clear of leaves and debris.

Avoiding Algae Growth

When you are checking your pool cover from time to time, go ahead and check inside the pool to make sure algae is not forming. Although, algae doesn’t usually tend to grow in water temperatures under 60 degrees, it does happen. If you find the pool water has algae formation, algaecide or shock treatment should be added to your pool water. If you do not keep an eye out for algae formation you may find damage to your pool’s liner, concrete, and more when you open it up in the spring. Not to mention the fact that if there is algae growth, you will have some challenging pool maintenance issues to deal with.

Inspect Pool & Equipment for Damage

Check the pool area, pool, and pool equipment for signs of wear or damage. It can be expensive to replace and repair pool equipment, and pool resurfacing can be expensive too. It is always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to the high dollar amount you could be facing if you don’t pay close attention to the condition of your pool, pool pump, heater, filter, and surface.

If you are in need of winter swimming pool maintenance in Athens or the Atlanta area, contact our friendly staff here at Pinnacle Pool Services. Call (770) 945 6360.