How-to Have The Healthiest Swimming Pool Winter Months

Now that winter is here in Nashville and surrounding areas, you may think you don't have to worry about your swimming pool until March, but you would be wrong.

Adams Swimming Pool Inc., a pool repair Nashville, Tenn., warns against leaving your pool unattended during the long winter months. Here are a few key tips to keep your pool healthy during the wait for spring.  

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Secure safety winter and pool covers

A heavy snow, an extended downpour, or wind can be damaging to a pool cover. Regularly check the pool covers for damage or places the ties have come undone. If there are any missing pieces from a safety cover, find replacements as soon as possible. Adams Swimming Pool Inc., can find replacement parts for you

Remove debris from pool covers

If you haven't already, remove low limbs from surrounding trees. Wet leaves become heavy and can add pressure to a cover and cause tearing. Be sure to dump out the leaves regularly if you are using a leaf catcher on the top of your pool.

Run the filter

Even if your pool is closed for the winter, running the filter to circulate the water is an important maintenance tool. This will help keep your pool free from mosquito breeding, bacteria, and algae growth. Run the pump about 4 hours a day if possible.

Test pH regularly

Testing the pool's pH is important to maintain your pool during the winter months. Low pool chlorination helps bacteria and algae grow.

Swimming pool cleaning is paramount to keeping your pool healthy and happy during non-use. In the spring, you will be happy you took care of your swimming pool over the cold months.

For all your swimming pool service Nashville, TN, contact Ashley Freeman by phone (615) 352-7773, through email, adamsswimmingpool@live.com or stop by Adams Swimming Pool Inc., 5918 Robertson Ave, Nashville, TN 37209