The weather gets a little rough during the winter season here in Illinois — and it can definitely take a toll on your pool. That’s why winter pool care is so important! Taking care of your pool during the off-season helps protect your investment, saves you money on repairs and replacement costs, and makes it easier to open your pool come spring.
Winter will be here before we know it in Illinois. We’re already noticing the days falling shorter and temperatures cooling down at night. When autumn arrives and your pool is consistently below 65 degrees, it’s time to winterize your pool. Understanding how to properly close your above ground swimming pool is essential. It helps prevent costly damage and greatly reduces the time it takes to open your pool when the temperatures start to rise again.
Swimming and relaxing by the pool on a warm day is especially sweet after a long Illinois winter. Now that temperatures are consistently above 70 degrees throughout the Chicago area, it’s time to open your pool and start enjoying that sunshine! We know that the pool opening process can feel a bit overwhelming every spring, but it doesn’t have to be super complicated or time-consuming. Below you’ll find the basics of how to properly open your pool, and some tips and tricks to help the process go smoothly! Let’s dive in!
