Safeguarding Your Pool Against Cold Weather

When winter weather approaches, it's essential to ensure your pool is well-prepared to withstand the cold. Manuel’s Pool Service offers the following tips and services to help you maintain your pool during the winter months.

Follow These Pool Care Tips

Utilize Freeze Protection

• Automatic Activation: Most modern pools have a freeze protection system that activates when temperatures drop to around 36 degrees. This system keeps your pool running and prevents water from freezing.
• Continuous Operation: During cold snaps, it’s crucial to keep your pool equipment running. The freeze protection system will override your regular programming and operate your equipment outside of the normal schedule.
• Multiple Components: Freeze protection can control various pumps and features. You might notice that water features or multiple pumps, which are not usually running, may be active when freeze protection is in effect.
• Temperature Sensors: The system activates based on the temperature at your equipment location, which can vary depending on whether it is in a sunny or shaded area.

Manual Operation Without Freeze Protection

• Continuous Running: If your pool does not have a freeze protection system, manually run your equipment 24/7 during cold weather until temperatures rise.
• Upgrade for Convenience: Consider upgrading to a system with freeze protection to make future winter pool care easier. Contact Manuel’s Pool Service for installation.

Important Considerations

• Ambient Air and Water Temperature: Your pool water will remain warmer than the surrounding air for several days, reducing the risk of freezing. However, continuous operation is crucial during prolonged cold spells.
• Extreme Weather Events: In cases of extreme winter events, such as the severe weather experienced in February 2021, power outages can pose significant risks to your pool equipment. While freeze protection helps, power outages during severe weather can jeopardize your pool system.

Prepare Your Pool for Severe Weather Without Power

For detailed instructions on how to protect your pool during extreme weather without power, refer to the comprehensive guide provided by Pentair.

Prepare Your Pool for Severe Weather with NO POWER

Why Choose Manuel’s Pool Service?

• Recognized for our expertise and commitment to quality.
• Our team is composed of trained and professional pool service experts.
• We pride ourselves on efficiency and attention to detail

Contact Us Today

For more information or assistance with winter pool care, contact Manuel’s Pool Service. Our expert team is ready to help you keep your pool in top condition throughout the winter season.