Opening Your In-ground Pool
All too often, we hear that maintenance is a barrier to pool ownership. At TPG—TN Pool Guys—it’s our goal to make owning a pool or spa easier and more enjoyable. Our in-ground pool-opening service is designed to be “turnkey.” We handle everything from physically opening the pool (removing the cover) to testing and adjusting pool chemicals. Once our service is completed, your pool is ready for use.
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Our In-ground Pool-opening Service*
Proper pool opening isn’t an event; it’s a process. Our pool-opening service includes:
- Removing the cover: The first step in any seasonal opening is to remove the pool cover. Making sure they’re removed without damage and stored correctly will preserve them for another season.
- Prepping the water or drain line, and removing plugs: During the off-season, your pool’s lines may have been damaged. We often see lines that have split or cracked. As a part of this service, we’ll inspect your pool’s lines for any signs of damage. We’ll also remove plugs, ensuring all of your pool lines are ready for your system to run again.
- Examining the pool and equipment for any visible damage: We’ll inspect the structure, liner, filter pump, and other equipment to make sure it’s all in good working order. Our technicians are trained to spot wear and, offer additional services to repair or replace anything they find that has been damaged.
- Cleaning the pool: We’ll remove any debris and skim the pool for leaves, bugs, and more.*
- Balancing pool water chemistry: To guarantee that your pool is safe to use, we’ll check your pool’s chemical levels, primarily: pH, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness. We’ll adjust these as needed.*
The Value of Professional Pool-opening
Pool-opening seems relatively easy on the surface, but if done improperly or left incomplete, your family can be subjected to unsafe water and the pool can be damaged. We’re often called on after a DIY pool opening to replace torn pool covers and hoses, repair damaged pumps, and re-balance pool chemicals.
Although some of the steps in pool-opening can be completed successfully by homeowners, don’t risk tasks that you’re unfamiliar with or uncomfortable completing. For peace of mind, rely on our teams for professional pool-opening and pool-closing service
Pool-opening FAQs
When is the right time to open a pool?
We recommend opening your pool for the season once the air temperature is consistently 70 degrees or above. Opening your pool too early leaves it vulnerable to late storms and pollen. Waiting too long to open your pool may mean an increase in algae growth and a more difficult opening.
Why is my pool green after the winter?
If your pool water is green, you’ve got algae growth. Over the off-season, your pool’s chemical levels have probably become unbalanced. As a result, the chemicals that combat algae have dropped to levels that no longer stunt its growth.
What does a pool-opening service include?
Our pool opening service includes the most common tasks, including pool-cover removal, basic cleaning, and chemical balancing. We offer pre-season maintenance to address further issues with your pool.
Pool Closing Services
Closing your pool properly takes time and effort. If your pool isn’t closed the right way, opening your pool in the spring will be more difficult and may require you to repair or replace vital pieces of equipment.
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The Purpose of Closing Your Pool
Closing a pool has multiple benefits, but the biggest is to make opening your pool in the spring easier. Whether you open your pool, or you have us do it for you, proper closing will make this task easier. In the closing process, we remove the debris that will help promote algae growth, which will keep your water cleaner throughout the off-season.
When To Close Your Pool
We recommend closing your pool once the temperature drops or if leaves start falling. If too many leaves fall into your pool, it can cause several problems such as clogging your filtration system. The best time to close the pool is once the water temperature reaches 55 degrees.
What You Need to Close a Pool
To close your pool, you’ll need a pool vacuum, chemicals to make sure you properly balance pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness, a skimmer net, a winter pool cover, and algaecide. TN Pool Guys have all the tools and chemicals needed to close your pool and can help you with winter pool cover installation. This will save you time and money trying to gather all the supplies on your own.
Our Pool Closing Process
When it comes time to close your pool, you’ll be faced with a long list of tasks. Make your to-do list one item: Call TN Pool Guys. Our team is highly trained in every aspect of pool care, including pool closing. Whether you want us to handle the entire process, or even just handle the hard stuff, we can work with you to come up with the plan that gets your pool properly winterized.
Our customizable pool closing plans can include:
- Removing all debris from the pool’s water, filter, and skimmer
- Readjusting the water level
- Testing water and adding chemicals for the winter (like algicide)
- Draining equipment of excess water to prevent freezing
- Inspecting and installing a winter cover
Pool Closing Services FAQs
What should the chlorine level be when closing a pool?
Pool water at closing should have a chlorine level of 1-3 ppm and a pH of 7.2 to 7.6. Because your filter won’t be running, your pool’s water chemistry will be almost solely responsible for keeping your water clean during the off-season.
Should I shock my pool before closing?
Shocking your pool a few days before closing is a good idea to help kill any bacteria or germs in your water. Don’t shock your pool and immediately close your pool, though. After shocking, let your water’s chlorine levels return to normal levels.
Do I need to clean my pool before closing it?
Your pool should always be cleaned before closing - either by you or professionals. Any debris, organic or not, left in your water can help foster algae growth over the off-season leading to a dirtier pool in the spring and a harder pool opening process.
Should I Close My Pool on My Own?
Closing a pool up for winter is a task that can be handled on your own, but hiring professionals to handle the project will give you a properly closed pool without having to worry that you did everything right. Closing a pool isn’t as easy as pulling a cover over the top of the water and hoping for the best. Unless you’re moving out or don’t want to use your pool, closing should be seen as laying the groundwork to make opening in the spring as easy as possible. Hiring professionals that are fully trained in the entire process will make sure that the job is done right the first time.
