Nashville Pool Closing

Just Poolin' offers a comprehensive pool closing service designed to safeguard your pool and its equipment during the off-season. Here’s a detailed overview of what our pool closing service entails:

Initial Assessment and Preparation

  1. Inspection: Our service begins with a thorough inspection of your pool and its equipment. We assess the current condition of your pool, looking for any issues that need addressing before closing.

  2. Cleaning: We perform a complete cleaning of your pool, including skimming the surface, vacuuming the floor, and brushing the walls and tiles. Removing debris and algae is crucial to prevent staining and water quality issues over the winter.

Water Chemistry Adjustment

  1. Water Testing: We test the pool water to determine its pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and calcium hardness levels. Properly balanced water helps protect the pool surfaces and equipment during the winter.

  2. Chemical Adjustment: Based on the test results, we add the necessary chemicals to balance the water. This includes adjusting pH, alkalinity, and adding winterizing chemicals such as algaecide and a winterizing floater to maintain water quality.

Lowering Water Level

  1. Water Level Adjustment: We lower the water level in your pool to prevent damage from freezing water. The water level is typically lowered to below the skimmer and tile line to protect these components from freeze damage.

Equipment Preparation

  1. Filter and Pump Maintenance: We clean the pool filter and pump thoroughly. This includes backwashing sand or DE filters and removing and cleaning cartridge filters. We also drain the pump, filter, heater, and any other equipment to prevent freezing and cracking.

  2. Blowing Out Lines: We use a professional air blower to blow out the water from the pool plumbing lines. This is a critical step to prevent water from freezing inside the pipes and causing damage.

  3. Adding Antifreeze: For added protection, we add non-toxic pool antifreeze to the plumbing lines. This helps ensure that any remaining water in the lines doesn’t freeze and cause damage.

Cover Installation

  1. Pool Cover Installation: We install a high-quality pool cover to keep debris out and protect the pool from the elements. Depending on your preference, we offer both mesh and solid covers. A properly fitted cover helps maintain water quality and reduces the amount of cleaning needed in the spring.