Naturally, weather will affect a pool and how it needs to be taken. But with the weather changing throughout the entire year it can be hard to create a consistent maintenance routine for your pool. Here are some pool maintenance tips for every season.
- Spring: Come spring it is time to de-winterize your pool. This means to clear the water and debris from the cover before uncovering it, cleaning out all the baskets, and reconnecting/turning on any lines or plumbing that was previously turned off. A heavy cleaning and shock should help get your pool back to a clean condition.
- Summer: Pool maintenance in the summer is simpler than in the spring because you do not have to reopen or close the pool. This means you need to regularly clean, change skimmers, and use chemicals. It also means an increase of chemicals due to the heat to keep the pool at a proper ph.
- Fall: A heavy cleaning and maintenance before the winter comes is a must. This means brushing, skimming, cleaning filters, and any other thing to get your pool clean before winter comes. It may also be a good time to fix any cracks before the cold sets in.
- Winter: Emptying the chemicals, lowering the water level, and draining the plumbing system are all necessary things to do before you cover the pool.
Pool maintenance can be tricky because it changes so often, but with a good plan and knowledge anyone can keep their pool clean all year round.
