When to Close Your Pool in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, you should close your pool in September or October, before the first hard freeze. Closing too early wastes swimming time, but closing too late risks freeze damage to your pipes, pump, and filter. Once nighttime temperatures consistently drop below freezing, it is time to winterize.
If you have a pool heater, you may be able to keep swimming into October. But do not wait too long, freeze damage can be expensive to repair.
What Pool Closing Includes
Proper pool winterizing involves several critical steps. First, balance the water chemistry, including pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness. Add winter chemicals, including winter algaecide, stain and scale preventer, and winter shock. Lower the water level below the skimmer and return fittings. Drain the pump, filter, heater, and all plumbing lines. Blow out the lines with a compressor or shop vac. Plug return fittings and skimmers. Remove and store the ladder, handrails, and any removable equipment. Finally, install the winter cover.
We carry complete pool closing kits that include the winter chemicals you need, sized for your pool volume.
Professional Pool Closing Service
Improperly winterizing your pool can lead to frozen and cracked pipes, a damaged pump, a cracked filter, and algae growth that makes spring opening a nightmare. Our team has years of experience closing above ground and semi-inground pools throughout Massachusetts.
We serve towns including Franklin, Plymouth, Taunton, Mansfield, Foxboro, Easton, Hingham, Marshfield, and dozens more. Call (401) 332-9183 to schedule pool closing service. We are open 7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week.
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