01/09/2024
The coldest part of winter is coming up next week. The overnight lows will be 8 to 20 degrees from Sunday night to Wednesday morning. Remember freezing conditions can cause damage to pool equipment and plumbing. Freezing water expands and can burst the pipes, causing thousand of dollars in damage to the plumbing and decking. The most important thing to prevent damage to your pool is to keep your pump running.
~ Maintain proper water levels (to the middle of the skimmer). If necessary, add water with a garden hose to maintain the water level.
~If your pool has an automatic pool cleaner, remove it from the water, drain the water from the cleaner, and store it.
❄️ Circulation and Filtration
Before the freezing temperatures, clean or backwash your filter to ensure proper water flow during the cold weather.
During freezing conditions, run your pool pump and filter continuously. Moving water freezes more slowly. If you have a variable speed pump, do not run it at the lowest speed. Adjust the speed up to insure proper water flow.
❄️ Listen to your pump motor. If it makes a loud noise during operation, there may be trouble with bearings. As soon as the temperatures get above freezing, have the motor serviced by a professional.
~ Insulate plumbing lines with blankets or towels to prevent freezing. Even pool noodles can serve as good insulation around pipes.
❄️ Open all lines to ensure proper water flow. If a valve is shut off, no water will be flowing through that pipe and there is the danger of freezing damage.
** WARNING ⚠️ Do not use any type of electric heaters, electric blankets, portable gas heaters, or heat lamps on or near your pool pump and filter as they can damage equipment or cause a fire.
❄️IMPORTANT: If any of your pool’s major equipment, such as the pump, filter, or plumbing is damaged by freezing weather, call us at (972) 704-4822 .
We repair and install all types of major pool equipment and can get your pool up and running quickly.
