Seasonal

Spring pool opening checklists, winterization guides, and seasonal maintenance transitions.

3 articles

Inground swimming pool with a green safety cover stretched tight, autumn leaves on the deck, blower in the foreground
Seasonal

Pool winterization - how to close for winter

Close your pool when water drops below 65 degrees. Balance chemistry, shock to 3x normal, blow out every line, add antifreeze, then cover tight for winter.

•16 min read
Aerial view of a swimming pool with winter safety cover installed and autumn leaves
Seasonal

Pool Closing Checklist: How to Winterize Your Pool

Complete guide to winterizing your pool. Step-by-step instructions for balancing water, shocking, lowering the water level, blowing out lines, adding antifreeze, and installing the winter cover.

•11 min read
Aerial view of a swimming pool with winter cover partially removed revealing murky water
Seasonal

Pool Opening Checklist: Complete Spring Startup Guide

Step-by-step guide to opening your pool in spring. Covers removing the cover, inspecting equipment, priming the pump, testing water, shocking, and balancing for any climate.

•12 min read
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