Closing your pool for the Winter
Pool closings ($274*+ hst)
Here’s what we do:
- Pump out pool water to 1” below return inlets
- Blow out water lines, pump,filter & heater
- Remove lights, place on deck & install winterizing plugs (if equipped)
- Remove ladder &/or diving board (if equipped)
- Remove plugs in pump and heater (if equipped)
- Add 4l plumbing antifreeze to inlets & skimmer
- Install winterizing plugs in inlets & skimmer
If sand filter:
- Remove drain plug, pressure gauge & sight glass
- Remove backwash hose (if equipped)
- Switch filter head to ‘winter’
If cartridge filter:
- Remove drain plug & pressure gauge
- Remove cartridges from filter body
- Re-fasten clamp assembly
*[installation of a winter cover (leaf net, tarp or safety cover): add $100 + hst]*
(for an additional $50 + hst, we can supply a chemical closing kit (non-chlorine shock, algaecide & stain remover)