Preparing Your Florida Pool For Winter
Even in the sunny, warm state of Florida, the winter can bring colder trends and weather. While it doesn’t get as cold as the Northeast, temperatures can dip below temperatures we’d like to comfortably swim in. Luckily, there are certain measures you can take to make swimming enjoyable year-round. Let’s take a look at what to do for your pool in the winter.
Don’t Stop Regular Maintenance
It may be tempting to take a break from your normal maintenance routine in the winter, but this can cause issues you don’t want to deal with. This includes making sure chemicals stay at their normal and expected levels. It’s especially important to check in on chemical levels when temperatures dip and spike. This pattern can lead to unhealthy or unenjoyable chemical levels. Don’t forget to change or clean your filter regularly as well. You should be doing this every few weeks in the wintertime.
Take Special Measures to Avoid Algae
Relatedly, algae is always a concern when it comes to pools. If you see a green, slime substance you may be experiencing algae growth in your pool. Weekly maintenance can almost entirely eliminate this risk. If you notice any early signs, it’s time to use a sanitizing product as well as reduce alkalinity. By doing this, along with keeping up on chemicals, you can ensure year round crystal clear water.
Make Sure to Keep Debris Out and Water Levels Up
On the topic of general pool maintenance, make sure to either regularly cover your pool or take a skimmer to the surface of the water. This can take care of regular debris. For debris that settles on the bottom of the pool, you can either invest in a vacuum or work to dislodge the collected debris with your skimmer and collect.
Invest in a Pool Heater or Make Sure It’s In Working Order
Finally, if you’re concerned about the water being too cold, you can invest in a pool heater. Pools come in different shapes and sizes that require different size heaters to adequately heat your pool. Installing a pool heater can allow for much more enjoyable swims throughout the winter. If your heater isn’t operating as it should, there are several possible issues such as the heater not igniting, the thermostat may be set too low, or the heater can be too small. If you’re experiencing issues or want to buy a pool heater, call a local pool professional today.
Need Help Prepping Your Pool for the Winter? Call today!
If you’re in need of a better pool set up for the winter, don’t hesitate to call our team at Pool Works Pools & Spas. Not only can we work with you to help you attain the pool of your dreams, but we can also ensure your upkeep and maintenance is on point with where you should be. The winter requires more prep to ensure an enjoyable pool experience so don’t hesitate to call before it is too cold.
