Protecting Your Outdoor Space: How to Prep Your Pool for Winter in Tennessee
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Your luxury pool deserves expert service and care in the off-season, too. As the crisp fall air rolls into Tennessee, pool owners know it's time to start thinking about freeze-protecting your pool. While enjoying your pool during the warmer months is a highlight, proper care during the winter helps you protect your investment so your pool and outdoor living space are ready to use throughout the entire year.
Fortunately, with Watermark Pools & Outdoor Living, a premier pool builder in Nashville, you’re not only investing in a luxury pool and outdoor living space but also peace of mind. With our lifetime service guarantee, your pool is in expert hands year-round. Here are some key steps to ensure your pool is prepped for winter, keeping it protected all year long.
1. Keep Your Pool Well Serviced
The first step in prepping your pool for winter is giving it a good clean. Debris, like leaves, twigs, and bugs, can cause staining or clog your filtration system if left unattended. Skim the surface and vacuum the bottom to remove as much debris as possible.
You’ll also want to scrub the walls to get rid of any algae or dirt buildup. Brushing down the sides ensures you're not leaving a breeding ground for bacteria over the winter months. Watermark’s pool service team can handle this for you. Worry-free winterization—we’ll make sure everything from the skimmer and pump baskets to the filtration system is ready for colder weather.
2. Balance the Water Chemistry
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay on top of proper water chemistry. This is essential 52 weeks a year. If the water chemistry is off, you could face algae growth, scaling, or corrosion during the winter. Test your pool’s pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness levels, adjusting as needed to keep everything balanced.
Using a pool shock treatment will help kill any bacteria or algae that may have formed. Additionally, adding a winter algaecide can further protect against algae growth 52 weeks of the year. This process can be complex, but with Watermark’s experienced pool service team, you won’t have to worry about water samples and adding chemicals. We’ll take care of that for you.
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3. Use our Pool Service to Protect Your Equipment
If not properly protected, freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your pool’s filtration, pump, and heater systems if not properly freeze protected.
If you’re not a DIYer, don’t worry! You can use our pool service with comprehensive pool maintenance so your equipment is ready for winter.
4. Winterizing Certain Water Features
Even when keeping your pool heated to enjoy it during winter, there are still some features that need to be winterized to protect them from harsh weather and freezing temperatures.
We look at each of our pool service clients' pools as the weather starts to cool, and after careful evaluation by our team, winterize specific water features like waterfalls, deck jets, cascades, and fountains as needed.
Watermark’s Lifetime Service Advantage
One of the standout benefits of being a Watermark client is the lifetime service you receive. As a pool owner, maintenance and repairs are inevitable over time, but with Watermark, you’re never alone in managing your pool’s needs. Whether it’s routine cleaning, maintenance, or troubleshooting equipment, our dedicated team is just a call away.
Watermark clients enjoy knowing that their pool investment will stay in peak condition no matter the season. As a premier pool builder in Nashville, we are committed to delivering the best in both construction and ongoing care, making pool ownership as stress-free as possible.
Invest in Professional Pool Service
Prepping your pool for winter in Tennessee doesn’t have to be stressful, especially with expert help. From cleaning to freeze protecting, each step plays a critical role in protecting your pool during the colder months.
If you’re ready to protect your investment in every season or looking for a pool service team you can trust, reach out to us today. Let our experts help guide you on how to create not just a pool area but an outdoor oasis that beckons as a warm, inviting, and functional living space, regardless of the temperature outside.
