Swimming Pool Closing

If a pool has been properly prepared and maintained during the winter months, it can be opened with relatively little effort the following season. If not, procedures may be complicated by problems such as; improper water chemistry, malfunctioning pump or heaters, and dirty filters.Closing your swimming pool for the year should be handled by a professional. Our Certified Maintenance Specialists and Certified Service Technicians use only the industries best practices for closing your swimming pool.

Here is how we’ll close your commercial pool: 

• Remove debris from pool

• Lower water level

• Test and adjust water chemistry

• Remove handrails and ladders

• Remove lights

• Raise deck anchors for safety cover

• Replace any return plates that are damaged

• Blow out all lines and add non-toxic antifreeze

• Install winter plugs

• Remove plugs from equipment and place in pump basket

• Remove pins from timers or disable automation controller

• Empty erosion feeder and leave the Chlorine pucks out to dry by the equipment

• Add closing chemicals

• Remove ORP and pH probes from automation system and seal in salt solution

• Turn power off to automation, pumps, heaters, lights, etc.

• Place winter cover on pool, replace any buckles or springs on safety covers, extract and replace any damaged brass anchors

• Make recommendations on any repairs that might be needed in the spring.