Prepare Your Pool for Freezing Temperatures

It’s that time of year in Texas when winter kindly reminds us who’s in charge. Freeze warnings have been issued, signaling a drop in temperatures that can wreak havoc on your pool if not properly addressed. To safeguard against costly damage, there are a few winter pool maintenance tips you can follow to ensure a properly protected pool. 

1. Balance Your Water Chemistry

   Proper water chemistry is paramount for pool maintenance. As freezing temperatures loom, check your water and adjust the chemicals to maintain balanced pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness and chlorine levels. 

2. Keep the Water Moving

   Prevent freezing by ensuring continuous water circulation. Keep your pump and filtration system running throughout the freeze period. If your pool equipment is equipped with freeze protectors, they will automatically activate when temperatures drop below 34 degrees. For single-speed pumps, set them to run 24 hours manually. Variable- and two-speed pumps are generally safe from freezing as long as they operate at high or low speed.

3. Additional Freeze Protection Measures

   – Be sure to thoroughly clean your filter before the freeze sets in to ensure proper water flow.

   – Insulate any necessary plumbing lines using materials like tarps, towels, or pool noodles.

   – Avoid placing gas or electric heaters near pool equipment, as it can cause damage or fire hazards.

4. Post-Freeze Cleanup

   After the freeze period ends, it’s important to attend to the following tasks:

   – Break up any ice on the water’s surface.

   – In case of power outages, turn off circuit breakers leading to pool equipment and open the filter air bleed valve.

   – Remove drain plugs from the pool pump and drain filter, and open drain valves to release excess water.

   – Loosely replace the lid on the pump basket.

   – Adjust valves to their middle positions to allow water to flow back into the pool.

5. General Pool Maintenance Tips

   – Clear any dirt or debris from the pool.

   – Ensure the pool water is at an acceptable level.

   – Reinstall any lids and parts previously removed.

   – Balance the water chemistry.

   – Run the pump for 24 hours to ensure proper circulation.

Your Houston Pool Maintenance Experts

By taking these proactive steps, you can prevent costly repairs and protect your pool from the upcoming inclement weather. If you have any questions or concerns about freezing weather and pool protection, don’t hesitate to contact the pool maintenance experts at Texas Pools. Your peace of mind is our priority.

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