Closing your swimming pool for the year can be complicated, but the process ensures it will be clean and functional when warm weather returns. Deciding on the best time to do it ensures you can enjoy the remaining days of summer and avoid extra cleaning. The following advice will help you know exactly when to close your swimming pool. 

3 Ways to Know It’s Pool Closing Time

1. When Water Temperatures Are Consistently Below 60 

Swimming pool owners typically start shutting down their pools when fall rolls in, usually in late September to early October. However, if the weather is still warm during these months, you should wait until temperatures are consistently below 60° Fahrenheit. This is because microorganisms and algae grow dormant at these lower temperatures. Closing your pool when temperatures are still high can lead to algae bloom and bacteria growth in the water, damaging your pool system and leading to expensive and time-consuming cleanup. 

2. When Autumn Leaves Become a Problem 

No one likes cleaning up debris from their pool every time they take a dip, and autumn can dump more leaves and pine straw into the water than you might be willing to put up with. They can quickly become a burden and clog drains and pumps. Leaves can also facilitate algae and bacteria growth, which may affect the pH balance of your water.  

3. When You Stop Using It 

During fall, the kids are back in school and your swimming pool use may stop completely. There’s little sense in spending time and money on pool maintenance when your family’s no longer swimming. Unless you have a water-crazy member of the family, cut costs and maintenance time by closing it up. 

To learn more about keeping your pool clean and functional during the fall and winter seasons, contact the professionals at B & H Pool & Patio in High Point, NC. They’ve served the area for over 50 years with the biggest showroom in the Piedmont Triad area and can help you create the perfect pool chemical balance and maintenance plan for every type of home pool system. To learn more about caring for your private swimming pool, give them a call at (336) 841-3222 or visit their website for product and service information.