Pool closing & winterizing in Syracuse & Central NY

What's included in a pool closing

• Balance the water and add winter chemicals
• Lower the water level when the cover type calls for it
• Blow out every plumbing line with air and plug the returns and skimmers
• Add pool antifreeze where it's needed
• Drain and winterize the pump, filter, heater or heat pump and salt cell
• Remove and store ladders, rails and baskets
• Install the winter or safety cover tight

When to close

Most pools around Syracuse close between mid-September and mid-October. A good target is when the water stays under about 65 degrees. Close too early in warm weather and algae can grow under the cover. Wait too long and you risk an early hard freeze.

Why a careful closing matters here

• Water left in a line can freeze and crack the pipe underground
• A heater or pump that isn't drained can split
• A loose cover lets in leaves, which means a green pool in spring
• Fiberglass pools should never be drained to close them; groundwater can push an empty shell up

Winter covers

We install and service mesh safety covers, solid covers and automatic covers. In heavy snow areas north of the city, a strong, well-anchored cover matters even more. If your cover is worn out, we can measure for a new one.

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