Improper winterizations can lead to costly spring repair

Openings

Solid Covers

• Drain water from winter cover.

• Remove Leaves and other debris from cover.

• Add cover cleaning chemical to cover and brush clean (in most cases while the cover is still on the pool [if there is proper ballast] ).

• Blow up cover and rinse cover using customers water supply.

• Remove cover fold and store (preferably in a large barrel with lid).

• Empty water bags fold and store (preferably in a large barrel with lid).

• Reactivate filtration system (installing filter plugs, pump plugs & gauges) and check for motor trouble.

• Reinstall ladders, dives, rope floats etc.

• Hose off (if there is adequate water pressure) or blow off concrete around pool.

• Clean pool using our pump system to the street, removing worms and other debris that might have gotten under cover (excessive debris removal is extra charge)

• Using our own testing device we start your system to check for leaks in the filtering system and run the heater for 2 to 4 minutes (if applicable).  Our testing device is used when pool water is level is too low to run normally.

• We check our check list to be sure all items were performed in the opening

• Add chemicals to water

• Note: any parts needed at extra cost to customer

Mesh Covers

• Remove debris from cover if needed.

• Remove cover fold and store (preferably in issued safety cover bag)

• Reactivate filtration system (installing filter plugs, pump plugs & gauges) and check for motor trouble.

• Reinstall ladders, dives, rope floats etc.

• Hose off (if there is adequate water pressure) or blow off concrete around pool.

• Clean pool using our pump system to the street, removing worms and other debris that might have gotten under cover (excessive debris removal is extra charge)

• Using our own testing device we start your system to check for leaks in the filtering system and run the heater for 2 to 4 minutes (if applicable).  Our testing device is used when pool water is level is too low to run normally.

• We check our check list to be sure all items were performed in the opening

• Add chemicals to water

• Note: any parts needed at extra cost to customer

Above Grounds

• Drain water from winter cover.

• Remove Leaves and other debris from cover.

• Add cover cleaning chemical to cover and brush clean (in most cases while the cover is still on the pool [if there is proper ballast] ).

• Remove cover fold and store (preferably in a large barrel with lid).

• Empty water bags fold and store (preferably in a large barrel with lid). (if applicable)

• Reactivate filtration system (installing filter plugs, pump plugs & gauges) and check for motor trouble.

• Reinstall ladders, rope floats etc.

• Clean pool using our pump system to the street, removing worms and other debris that might have gotten under cover (excessive debris removal is extra charge)

• Using our own testing device we start your system to check for leaks in the filtering system and run the heater for 2 to 4 minutes (if applicable).  Our testing device is used when pool water is level is too low to run normally.

• We check our check list to be sure all items were performed in the opening

• Add chemicals to water

• Note: any parts needed at extra cost to customer

Closings

Solid Covers

• Clean pool of debris using our pump system.
• Lower water level. ( Note: all water removed from your pool will be taken to street area or area designated by your borough or city in order not to endanger your neighbors)
• Fill water bags (using water from your chemicalized pool to deter algae growth inside water bags).
• Add winter chemicals to pool
• Blow out all lines, skimmers, returns, main drains, backwash waste, slides, etc.
• Air test plugs and gizzmo(s) to assure a safe seal and also check for cracked return plates that may let water into pipes.
• Solid gizzmos are used for skimmer ( not hollow or blowout types) incase of break off from ice
• Remove ladders, dive & stand (if possible), rails, thermometers rope floats, etc.
• Install cover and ballasts.
• We check our check list to be sure all items were performed in the closing.

Mesh Covers

• Clean pool of debris using our pump system.
• Lower water level. ( Note: all water removed from your pool will be taken to street area or area designated by your borough or city in order not to endanger your neighbors)
• Add winter chemicals to pool.
• Add special mesh cover algaecide at an extra cost to the customer, this algaecide almost guarantees clear water on the opening.
• Blow out all lines, skimmers, returns, main drains, backwash waste, slides, heaters etc.
• Air test plugs and gizzmo(s) to assure a safe seal and also check for cracked return plates that may let water into pipes.
• Solid gizzmos are used for skimmer ( not hollow or blowout types) incase of break off from ice.
• Remove ladders, dive & stand (if possible), rails, thermometers rope floats, etc.
• Raise anchors, lubricate tight anchors, and replace jammed, damaged, or missing anchors using our anchor removal tool. Drilling new holes has become obsolete.
• Install cover.
• We check our check list to be sure all items were performed in the closing.

Above Grounds

• Clean pool of debris using our pump system.
• Lower water level. ( Note: all water removed from your pool will be take to street area or area designated by your borough or city in order not to endanger your neighbors)
• Fill water bags (using water from your chemicalized pool to deter algae growth inside water bags). (if applicable)
• Add winter chemicals to pool
• Blow out all lines, skimmers, returns, backwash waste, heaters  etc. (if applicable)
• Solid gizzmos are used for skimmer ( not hollow or blowout types) incase of break off from ice
• Remove ladders, rails, thermometers rope floats, etc.
• Install cover and ballasts. (if applicable)
• We check our check list to be sure all items were performed in the closing.