One of the benefits of putting up with the intense heat of a South Louisiana summer is that winters tend to be fairly mild. While an annual freeze or two is becoming the norm, most of the winter time is spent with temps in the low 60s to mid-50s on a chilly day. This is why you will rarely see a Louisiana pool covered up in the winter. With a pool heater, the swimming season is basically year-round. However, we do have clients who prefer to close their pool in the late fall, and for those clients, winterizing the pool is incredibly important. In this post, our team at Bask Pools + Outdoors will walk you through winterizing basics. Learn more and find winterization for pools in Lafayette, LA today!
Cover Up
The pool cover is a vital part of the winterization process. Investing in a high-quality pool cover can significantly reduce the time and care needed to get your pool ready for the next swimming season. The pool cover protects your pool from debris, small animals, and the rare snow in South Louisiana. It isn’t as easy as “set it and forget it” though. The pool cover needs minimal care during the winter. It is important to keep the top dry and periodically remove dirt, leaves, and branches that fall onto the cover during the season.
Protect the Parts
It is important to remove excess water from your pool parts: pump, heater, filter, etc. Excess water left behind can freeze and expand, causing cracked pipes and casings, which can mean costly repairs. Prevent this by draining water from your pump, pool heater, and filter. Our team has years of experience protecting parts for pools in Lafayette, and we can help you prepare for winter!
Chemical Check-Up
Your water’s chemistry can change, even with the pool cover in place, so continuing to check your water every one to two months when not in use is important to maintaining a clean aquatic environment. Remember, this is the same swimming water you will dive into once summer hits. The goal for winter water is to reduce algae and bacteria growth. You may also want to add in an enzyme product to prevent a waterline from forming, saving you time and energy spent scrubbing once the pool opens up in summer. This is also a good time to take inventory of your current pool chemical selection, and discard the previous season’s pool chemicals, as their potency decreases over time.
Winterization for pools in Lafayette is a must if you are looking to keep your pool in great condition all year long. Our team at Bask Pools + Outdoors can help. We offer a wide range of services for your pool, including swimming pool renovations, pool repair, pool maintenance, and more. Get in touch with our team at (337) 806-9800 to schedule services for your home pool today!