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Checking and Maintaining Your In-Ground Concrete Pool During the Winter

You (or a pool service) spent a lot of winterizing your pool, pool equipment, accessories and pool area for winter. Unfortunately, the job is not yet done. There are several items for your pool that you should frequently check on during winter. An improper closing could result in thousand of dollars in repairs caused by freeze damage. It is best to have a pool professional close your pool or check on your pool during the winter if you suspect any issues.

Check the water level underneath the pool cover to ensure that the pool is not losing water. Maintain the proper winterizing level until spring when you can correct the problem. Water loss will not only compromise the integrity of the pool cover, but also the underground structure of the pool itself. If your pool has a safety cover, do not allow the water to fall more than 18" below the pool deck.

Pump water off the winter cover periodically to maintain a minimum amount. Water that is left to accumulate on the winter cover will displace the water that is under the cover. This displaced water will spill into the skimmer and could lead to skimmer damage. Accumulated water will also put undue stress on the winter cover and shorten its lifespan.

Be sure to clean off leaves and debris so you do not have a big mess in the spring.

Replace flat water bags immediately to prevent the cover from falling into the pool.

Check the cover and all equipment to ensure that nothing has been damaged, moved or compromised in any way.

By keeping a diligent watch on your backyard and pool area you can lessen the likelihood of a problem. Come spring, you will be glad that you did!

If you need help with winterizing your pool or checking on your pool during the winter the pool professionals at Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools can help,

At Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools, our people make the difference. Our team is comprised of eighteen experienced employees - four are PA State certified pool operators and our retail store is a licensed PA state certified chemical applicator. Our in-house team will work tirelessly to provide you with top-of-the-line service, before, during and after the sale of your new outdoor living space. Having just celebrated our 40th year in business, we are proud of the numerous prestigious awards we have received from the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA), the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), Penn Jersey Pool & Spa Association, and the Lehigh Valley Builders Association. For more information, call us at 610) 691-7665 or visit http://www.custompoolsbybarry.com/.