When you need to close your pool for the cooler months of the year, you want to have complete confidence that the pool closing was done correctly. The last thing you want is to find a damaged pool when you remove the cover for the first time in the summer because the closing wasn’t done correctly.
Here are three signs that your pool closing was done correctly so that you won’t have to worry about your pool all winter long:
- There aren’t any leaks and the water was fully flushed from the pumps and water lines. An essential step in the pool closing process is flushing out the water from the pool pumps and lines to prevent the water from freezing inside and resulting in cracks or other damage. If this step was completed, you shouldn’t notice any signs of damage to the pool pumps, lines, or liner. Pool closing should also involve inspecting and repairing any pool parts before closing the pool.
- Your pool is clean and algae-free. Another essential part of the pool closing process is thoroughly cleaning the pool and parts and adding enough pool chemicals to keep the water protected through the winter. If this step was done correctly, you will notice a clean and algae-free pool because the correct chemicals will prevent any algae growth even while your pool is closed.
- You don’t feel the need to check your pool until summer. If your pool closing was done correctly, you should feel confident and at ease rather than feeling worried about the approaching summer.
The best way to ensure your pool closing is done correctly is to call us at Carolina Pool Builders, Inc. We follow a detailed pool closing checklist to ensure that everything will be protected throughout the winter. Contact us today for more information.