How to Winterize a Pool in Florida; Pool Care Part 1

How to winterize a pool? In Florida?! Yes, I know, we hardly have a “winter” in Florida, but in the “cold” months in Florida, (November through February, maybe?) most Floridians are wearing pants and jackets, and definitely aren’t getting into their pool…unless of course they have friends or family come visit from up north where it’s really cold…

It’s these months where a pool can be damaged if you don’t properly learn how to winterize a pool.

5 Steps to Properly Winterize a Pool in Florida; Tropical Pools and Pavers

If you have any doubts at all if your pool is fit for these steps, or you just don’t want to do it yourself, contact Tropical Pools and Pavers, the most respected pool contractors in the Tampa Bay area, at www.tropicalpoolsandpavers.com. These five steps can be used for most pools, but may not be right for every pool:

1. Balance chemicals
2. Drain pipes and lower water level
3. Clean pool
4. Take all pool accessories out of pool
5. Snugly add pool cover

3 Steps after you learned How to Winterize a Pool

You’re not done yet! I know this seems like a lot of steps to learn how to winterize a swimming pool, but it is crucial to follow all these steps if you want your pool to be opened without having any problems when it’s time. Here are a few more simple steps to follow to maintain your pool after you’ve winterized it:

• Make sure your pool cover is secure every few days or so
• Every once in a while check to make sure your water is still properly balanced
• If you didn’t drain your pipes, make sure you keep an eye on the weather. If it freezes and you have water in your pipes, that could be devastating

Like we said earlier in this article, if you have any doubts what you’re doing is right or wrong, please call the professionals. Tropical Pools and Pavers can help with all your pool needs.