Winter seemed like an eternity, but now the fun begins because there’s plenty of work to prepare a swimming pool for another season.
And if you did the closing correctly, the pool will be in great condition as the warmer weather rolls around.
But before the pool party games begin, you’ll need to perform a few pool opening service tasks to get it ready for your grand opening barbeque…
Pool Opening Service
Being ready for these tasks will ensure your pool is prepared for fun, food, and lots of splashing around on the opening day.
Listen, you don’t need to rush because you can do them a few weeks before it’s time for swimming to start. That way, you’ll have time for repairs and replacing parts, if necessary.
If you have a pool heater, you can use it to get your pool water temperature right. Even in the summer, some people still run their pool heater to keep the water right for night swimming.
Remove The Cover
You should have a sturdy cover in your swimming pool. Before you remove it, you’ll want to remove any dirt, debris, or water accumulated on the top of it. Otherwise, you risk those things being dumped into the water remaining in your pool. A shop vacuum works very well, or you can use a leaf blower to remove these elements from your cover.
Now, if you have a winter full of rain or snow falling, you should do this on warm days so that you don’t let too much of it accumulate.
Once the cover is removed, wash it off with soap and water before you put it away because bacteria and algae could have grown on it over the winter months. Ensure you let the cover completely dry before folding and storing it. Failure to do so can result in mildew forming on it and purchasing a new pool cover.
Inspecting For Leaks
Look, even if you did everything correctly to prepare your swimming pool for winter, you need to check all the systems. Sometimes, there’s damage that results from colder weather. Look for leaks and cracks in hoses and tubing that can pose a problem.
Give the filtering system and the pump a good checkover before you turn anything on. And if you have a heater for your swimming pool, make sure you carefully inspect it as well.
Electricity and water kills – so make sure any electrical systems are not damaged!
Even with the cover on the swimming pool, there can be bacteria and algae. This is the perfect time to give it a very good cleaning. I like to use an automatic pool cleaner on the sides and bottom, but robot pool cleaners work well, too – or you can do it by hand.
If everything checks out, it’s time to start the pump and let it run for a few minutes to ensure everything is primed. Backwash your system to clear anything that might have built up.
Now, start to vacuum the bottom of the swimming pool. And if you had to drain all or some of the water from the pool, add it back in now.
Test The Water Chemistry
Once your water level is where you want it, you must test the pool chemistry. Finding out the Ph levels at this time will allow you to decide what pool chemicals to add. If you have leftover chemicals from the previous season, make sure they haven’t frozen or been damaged over the winter. If you discover they’re bad, toss them out so you can be sure what you add to the water will be safe.
If you have lights, ladders, and non-skid mats to put out, then do so before anyone gets ready to use the swimming pool. It’s easy to forget these items, but they need to be in place for pool safety. You want everything to be in perfect working order for the swimming weather right around the corner.
How To Open Your Inground Pool (Step By Step)
This is a great video with an easy-to-follow step-by-step pool service guide that covers all the finer details of opening your pool.
Stock Up On Pool Supplies
Once your pool opening service is completed, get back into the routine of stocking your supplies for the swimming pool. That way, you will know exactly how much chlorine, super pool shock, and other chemicals you have and where everything is when it is time for regular pool maintenance.
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Take your time to set things up correctly. That way, you can focus on enjoying your swimming pool instead of dealing with one problem after another.
Now, if all this sounds too complicated and you don’t want to have hassles with pool covers and leaks, you can always have your pool opening service done by a professional.
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