How to Protect Your Pool During Freezing Weather

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How to Protect Your Pool During Freezing Weather

With freezing weather in the forecast for Lafayette and all of Louisiana, it’s important to take steps to protect your pool from potential damage. Freezing temperatures can cause costly issues if your pool and equipment aren’t properly prepared. Follow these tips to safeguard your investment:

1. Keep Your Pool Equipment Running

  • Run your pool pump and filter continuously during freezing temperatures. Moving water is less likely to freeze.
  • Set your pool heater (if you have one) to maintain a safe temperature.

2. Maintain Water Levels

  • Ensure your pool is filled to the normal operating level to keep the skimmers functioning and to prevent damage to the pump.

3. Protect Pool Equipment

  • Wrap exposed pipes, pumps, and filters with insulating materials like pool covers, blankets, or towels. 

4. Add Freeze Protection

  • If your pool system has a freeze protection setting, activate it. This feature automatically turns on the pump when temperatures drop.

5. Remove or Secure Accessories

  • Remove any floating devices or pool toys to prevent damage or obstruction.
  • If you have a water feature, let it run continuously to prevent freezing in the pipes.

6. Monitor and Adjust as Needed

  • Keep an eye on the weather and your pool equipment during the freeze.
  • If you lose power, manually drain water from your pump, heater, and filter to prevent freezing and cracking.

Taking these steps will help ensure your pool remains in great shape despite the cold weather. If you have any concerns or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us:

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